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Community College Based Pathways
We work closely with students to customize, plan, and then fulfill educational pursuits into a wide range of professional fields, including medicine, engineering, and law. Below is a table that shows the average cost savings by using our custom pathways. We have fourteen years of experience guiding and teaching students the material to succeed in their coursework and on professional exams. We provide guidance in which courses to take, pair this up with direct coaching, and then help prepare for transfer to a four-year university of high reputation in securing student outcomes.
*Table point values produced by the following inputs: 1) Community college per credit hour rates averaged conservatively at $160/credit hour; in reality, current rates are lower ($151, $153, $159 regionally), but we’ve factored in the fees. 2) 4-year universities and colleges tuition calculations based on actual current tuition charges for our region (Midwest) using public in-state, out-of-state, or private university information. We’ve also used conservative estimates on tuition rates in order to emphasize the magnitude of savings available to students who plan on pursuing higher education. Room & Board values are based on current stated charges at the vast majority of regional institutions. 4-hours of weekly coaching through our company is based on our current rate at $80/hr.
AP & IB Based Pathways & Savings
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses provide students with opportunities for college credits in advance of their undergraduate education. Credits are transferable and accredited, and each institution has its own standards for how the credits transfer to degree programs. Below is a table that shows the average cost savings for students carrying a certain number of credits into their freshman year of school. Some students can attain sophomore status and save serious time and money by using the AP or IB course system.
Each university or college has its own score requirements (measured on the AP or IB exams, not the course grade) that will allow a student to look ahead to which courses (i.e. BIOL 150 or CALC 220 or PSYCH 101) would be accredited for a given exam score.
These minimum score requirements are typically found on a university’s website via a search for “AP Credit Conversion" or "IB Credit Conversion."
Our engaging and direct methods are time-tested and highly effective, and we have a fifteen-year track record of success.
"Don't change anything. You guys are awesome."
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Joe, 2016
"They have never let me down when I needed academic assistance or guidance."
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Akshay, 2020
"Their knowledge of content and strategies for MCAT preparation is deeper and customized far beyond other programs."
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Nate, 2023
"I'd 100% reach out to BFA if you want to see results."
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Maksim, 2022
"This was by far the best investment we've made in our daughter's academic future. We can't thank you enough."
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Anne, Parent, 2016
"Drew, Mike, and the team are beyond dedicated to their craft. And they couldn't be more timely."
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Donald, Parent, 2023
"The best tutoring company around."
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Evan, 2017
"The service and attention to detail weren't something we were used to or expecting."
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Cathy, 2014
"It's always enjoyable to work with you. Not everyone loves their job this much. Thank you for the guidance."
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Enzo, 2021
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Our company email is info@bigfutureacademics.com.
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Students pursuing enrollment at one of 170 MD schools or 50 DO schools can customize their program and timeline with us, saving time and money while ensuring a competitive application and successful investment into bringing modern medicine and patient care into the future.
We are known for our customization and personal focus -- we are happy to build out any program structure of your choosing, based on your academic background, time constraints, content challenges, and score expectations.
We integrate our own curriculum with advanced platforms that provide rapid feedback, highlight areas in need of additional focus, and encourage the most efficient improvements without making risky tradeoffs.
Our very small but highly experienced coaches are engaging, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in our students' success in the short and long term. We have a reputation for service and dedication beyond many other programs.
Why work with us?
Our proven methods and expertise on various subjects, exams, institutional and career placement, risk and cost management, and scholarship awards have earned us our reputation. Our students and clients receive the highest quality of service, coaching and teaching, and personal investment in the industry; and we give you freedom to choose -- in person or via remote platforms from anywhere. We prefer to see our students face-to-face, but many of you can be rather busy!
Our students have earned enrollment at the finest universities and programs in the world. Many go on to work at prestigious companies, proceed to medical or law school, or earn commission in the military. We never underestimate the potential of any single individual with whom we work.
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Over the years, we've been honored to coach and guide students who, through our collaborative efforts, have found placements in institutions such as The University of Notre Dame, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, University of St. Andrews, Case Western Reserve University, Purdue University, The Air Force Academy, The Naval Academy, West Point, Carnegie Melon, Brown University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, THE Ohio State University, University of North Carolina, Baylor University, University of Texas-Austin, University of Florida, Rice University, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee, University of South Carolina, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech, Emory University, among many others.
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Beyond the undergraduate level, we also teach, coach, and advise students pursuing graduate, medical, or law degrees. Our work at this level is similar to that at the undergraduate level, but the stakes are often higher, given the implicit and explicit costs of reaching this point. Our former students have attended institutions such as University of Chicago, Rush Medical College, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Medicine, Central Michigan University Medical School, University of Missouri at Kansas City Medical School, Amherst School of Law, McKinney School of Law, Baylor College of Psychology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, among others.
A range of choices are available to students pursuing higher education. The “traditional” four-year university can be expensive or risky for many students to pursue outright. But there are many pathways to earning a valuable degree, many of which can significantly reduce costs and risks and produce excellent results and attractive opportunities.
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Check out these tables that summarize the cost savings and pathways available to students pursuing higher education or professional fields.
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