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FAQ

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  What is meant by Accommodations?

  For parents and students, regarding accommodations

  Some important points to consider when deciding whether to bring in a child for evaluation or to undergo evaluation yourself:

  · Just because someone reads or processes information slowly or occasionally makes careless mistakes, he or she is not necessarily learning-disabled or has a serious attention deficit, according to the DSM-IV – the manual of the American Psychiatric Association – or to the Americans for Disabilities Act. Diagnosed disabilities must meet DSM and ADA criteria for ADHD, reading disability, writing disability or learning disorder, not otherwise specified, to get accommodations.

  · Accommodations can be granted for impairment due to medical conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic problems or psychiatric disorders like bipolar illness or others. If you are on medication that induces fatigue or restlessness, that may qualify too. Psychological disorders such as depression or anxiety also can qualify if they impair functioning and the individual has been in therapy prior to the evaluation.

  · The results of an evaluation may surprise you. Going into an assessment, you may think that your functioning is very impaired, but your test scores may show that you’re not as limited as you think. In addition, because testing techniques have improved, and some evaluations are more comprehensive than others, a more recent evaluation may generate conclusions different from those shown in previous evaluations. For example, someone who thinks he has a reading disability sometimes is found to have an attention deficit, while someone who thinks she’s ADD may actually have an anxiety disorder.

  · Undergoing an evaluation does not mean you have purchased accommodations. The difficulties presented must qualify as a disability per the above criteria.

  · If you have a medical, psychiatric or neurological disorders, like ADHD, you will need to submit the evaluation with a letter from your doctor attesting to your problem.

  · Documentation must be submitted six weeks in advance, so don’t wait till the last minute to come for an evaluation.

  · These evaluations can take much longer and are more extensive than school-related evaluations. One reason for this is that testing boards require an extensive and detailed personal history. Take this into account when you decide when to schedule an evaluation.

  The above information was provided courtesy of Dr. Tova Elberg who may be contacted through http://www.tovaelberg.com/

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  What is need blind admission? Are international students eligible?

  Several US universities have separated the college application process in two distinct parts.
  A student is evaluated on their academic and personal credentials independently of their need for financial support.
  For example, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Stanford, amongst others, do not charge tuition to students accepted to the university undergraduate) for families earning less than $40,000 per year and for some of these Colleges the threshold is $60,000 family income for free tuition.
  This policy also applies to international students. For more information write to us at [email protected]

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  Does Brandeis offer Scholarships for Arab and Jewish Israeli students?

  In years when the competition is held, one Arab and one Jewish Israeli are selected for fall entry. A total of six Slifka Scholars in various years of degree study can be enrolled in a given year. The award covers tuition and fees, room and board, and one round-trip ticket each year; the student bears the cost of books and personal expenses. Candidates are interviewed in Israel; they must demonstrate academic achievement, English proficiency and commitment to coexistence efforts in Israel. The Sylvia and Joseph Slifka Israeli Coexistence Scholarship began in 1996 to enable a number of Israeli citizens to study at Brandeis and to enliven the coexistence dialog.

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  Does Yeda Plus give College Essay application help?

  Yeda Plus works with various consultants for Personal Statements and College Essays
  Call us at 077-803-8533 or if you are out of Israel call 972-3-696-5699

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  Does Yeda Plus help Musicians find Music Scholarships?

  Yes, our counselor is familiar with several programs as well as sources for student loans.
  Call us at 077-803-8533 or e-mail at [email protected]

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  Does Yeda Plus offer College Counseling for students that want to study in the USA?

  Yes, Yeda Plus works with several experienced Counselors to help you make an informed decision as to which colleges and universities to apply. The Counselors also help fill out the applications, provide Essay writing assistance as well as which offers to accept. We can advise students for both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees.
  Contact us for more details, 077-803-8533 or [email protected]
  From abroad call 972-3-696-5658.

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  Does Yeda Plus prepare for the English Psychometric test?

  Yes, Yeda Plus offers classes and one-on-one tutoring for the Israeli English Psychometric test.

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  I want to study at Princeton, can you give a review of their admission policies here in Israel?

  These can be found on the Princeton College website or you can schedule a meeting with our counselor.

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  Can I publish this information?

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  *Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders.
  None of the trademark holders are affiliated with Yeda Plus or this web site.

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  Does Yeda Plus prepare for the Test of Spoken English TSE?

  Yes, we can prepare you for this exam.

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  Can I take the ACT exam in Israel?

  This exam is not offered in Israel

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  Can Yeda Plus help students review their College Essay or Statement of Purpose?

  Yes, Yeda Plus specializes in assistance for College Application Essay and Statement of Purpose for Graduate School applications.
  Yeda Plus works with experienced counselors to help you write effective and polished essays and statements of purpose. More information at www.yedaplus.co.il or call us at 077-803-8533

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  Can Yeda Plus help with translation of academic transcripts and notarization?

  Yes, Yeda Plus provides this service.
  We can translate Bagrut certificates, High School records, College Transcripts, University transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, testing for disabilities and other academic documents. Our translation fees are very competitive.
  Our Notary can perform the notarization of the Bagrut Certificate. Please call us at 077-803-8533 for details write to [email protected] or visit www.yedaplus.co.il