Beyond

the

Checklist. Grade.

Cultivating the curiosity, grit, and character required for the new technology era and global leadership.

Is your child building

a

TRANSCRIPT

or a

CHARACTER

?

A perfect GPA is no longer a golden ticket. Universities today are turning away "Academic Machines" in search of Visionary Contributors. Is your child building a list of achievements, or a soul?

The "Checklist" Student

The YES! Student

Checklist achievements can make a student look busy—but busy is not enough. Real-world readiness, creativity, and leadership can’t be faked, and they aren’t earned by ticking boxes. Universities and future opportunities now reward initiative, insight, and impact—not just compliance.

A structured pathway from curiosity to contribution.

The Journey to Self-Actualisation

We don’t believe in "one-off" tutoring. True character is built over time. Our ecosystem is designed to grow with your child, moving from the foundational habits of the SEEK Mindset to the high-impact leadership of the MAGIC Pathway.

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YES! MAGIC Club

The Leadership Lab (Year 9+)

More than volunteering; it’s social entrepreneurship. Using the MAGIC Pathway, students collaborate on real-world projects—from AI-driven conservation to community food forests. Our "Earned Value" model rewards long-term persistence and real impact, turning initiative into a verified record of leadership.

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YES! Camp

The Expedition (Year 7+)

This isn’t just a school camp—it’s a high-intensity immersion in the SEEK Mindset. We use the New Zealand wilderness to sharpen observation and spark the intrinsic drive that classroom walls often stifle.

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YES! Scholars

The Mentorship (Year 11+)

We guide senior students through Capstone Projects that demonstrate the "Character" global elite universities demand. We collaborate with school councillors and admission advisors to ensure your child’s unique story is told with power and authenticity.

Evidence of the "YES! Difference" in Global University Admissions

Real Impact, Real Results.

Moth Plant AI Project

The Collaboration

A cross-disciplinary team from St Kentigern College, Kristin School, and St Cuthbert’s College.

The Project

Facing an environmental crisis in Auckland, these students initiated and developed an AI-driven identification model to assist the Auckland Council with invasive species control.

The Outcome

By solving a real-world bottleneck with advanced technology, the project founder (from Saint Kentigern College) demonstrated the exact "Visionary Leadership" sought by the Ivy League. She is currently pursuing her studies at Cornell University.

The Waste-Sorting Game

The Collaboration

A diverse team representing Auckland Grammar, Macleans College, Takapuna Grammar, and Rangitoto College.

The Project

Students collaborated to design a gamified solution for waste minimisation education. While the technical execution faced real-world challenges, the project served as a powerful laboratory for team management, grit, and iterative problem-solving.

The Outcome

The Project Manager (from Rangitoto College) demonstrated the maturity to lead complex teams across different school cultures—a core trait of the "Whole Human" philosophy. This verified leadership profile contributed to her successful admission to Washington University in St. Louis.

What families gain from YES! Future

Confidence for young people. Clarity for parents.

Let’s Build Their Future Together.

Not sure where to start?
Book an 1-hour free consultation to find the right path for your child.

Thanks

Thank you for applying.

YES! Scholars reviews every application carefully.
If we feel there may be a good fit, we will invite you and your family for a conversation.

If not, you will still hear back from us — with respect.

Application Form

Applying does not mean committing.
It simply opens a conversation.

There are no “right” answers here. We’re simply trying to understand how you think.
Activites at YES! Scholars are not “tasks to complete.”
They are journeys that evolve over time.
It’s okay if your answers change. We’re interested in how you’re thinking now.
YES! Scholars is a guided process that unfolds over time.

Student Quiz

There is no “right” starting point.
What matters is whether you keep moving forward.
The most meaningful projects rarely begin with certainty.
YES! Scholars focuses on C
because that’s what grades alone can’t show.
If you want support turning curiosity into real exploration, let’s keep going.

Parent Quiz

Most universities are really looking for C.
Projects are evidence of future potential — not trophies.
A student who can explain how they explored, adjusted, and reflected is often more compelling than one with polished but shallow results.
YES! Scholars chooses B
slower, deeper, and far harder to fake.
If you are looking beyond activity lists, you may want to explore YES! Scholars.

What do universities really look for in “activities”?

1 minute. No right or wrong answers.
Just a different way of thinking.
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