Grade-Level Advising Programs at Avalon College Advising
Avalon’s Grade-Level Advising Programs provide students with structured, expert guidance tailored to the stage of high school they’re in.
Whether you start with us as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, our advising program is designed to support you at every step—helping you build strong academic and extracurricular profiles, navigate the college admissions process, and ultimately submit applications that showcase your strengths.
When to Start: Earlier is Better, But Every Year Matters
No two students take the same path to college, which is why Avalon’s Grade-Level Advising Programs are designed to meet you where you’re at. The earlier you start, the more opportunities you have to build a strong academic and extracurricular foundation with expert guidance. While freshman and sophomore years focus on exploration and foundation-building, junior and senior years are when the most critical application work takes place.
No matter when you begin, Avalon’s advising adapts to your needs and timeline.
The Insight Series
Meaningful Conversations. Personal Connections. Lifelong Impact.
As part of Avalon’s College Admissions and Grade-Level Advising Programs, students gain access to the Avalon Insight Series—a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with professionals doing meaningful work in fields they’re curious about. From medicine, finance, and engineering to environmental science, law, social impact, creative arts, tech, and entrepreneurship, these conversations help students explore what these fields really look like and how to get there.
What Students Gain from the Insight Series
- Explore academic and career paths through first-hand narratives
- Understand what it takes to succeed in specific industries
- Learn how to ask smart, strategic questions that drive insight
- Identify the skills, experiences, and mindsets that matter most
- Build confidence and vision for what’s next
What Families Can Expect
- Personalized Pairings
Students are matched based on their interests, questions, and goals. - A Guided, Meaningful Experience
These aren’t one-off informational interviews or group panels. Each conversation is designed to feel thoughtful, relevant, and valuable. - Support That Extends Beyond the College Process
These moments of connection often stay with students long after applications are submitted. They help shape identity, direction, and confidence and provide a deeper sense of what success can look like on their own terms.
Designed with Purpose
The Insight Series is part of what makes the Avalon experience distinct. Great advising is about more than checklists or timelines. It’s about helping students understand themselves, discover what’s possible, and move forward with purpose.
Integrated seamlessly into the sophomore year journey, the Avalon Insight Series supports students as they make some of the biggest decisions of high school, from selecting a major to shaping a college list, with more insight and intention.
With the Insight Series, Avalon helps students explore careers, build confidence, and plan ahead.
À La Carte College Planning Services
Every student’s college journey is different, and Avalon’s À La Carte College Planning Services provide personalized, strategic guidance tailored to your individual goals, strengths, and needs. Instead of a one-size-fits-all program, this service allows you to focus on the areas where you need the most support—from building a strong college list to perfecting your essays or finalizing applications.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining the final details, Avalon’s advisors will meet you where you are and provide expert support throughout the entire college admissions process.
How It Works
✔ Customizable Support – Choose the areas where you need the most guidance.
✔ Expert One-on-One Advising – Work with an advisor to develop a personalized plan.
✔ Strategic & Holistic Approach – Get comprehensive support or targeted help in key areas.
Our À La Carte College Planning Services integrate all of Avalon’s expertise and resources into a flexible, structured plan that adapts to your needs.
No matter where you are in the process, Avalon’s advisors will develop a plan that fits your goals and timeline.
College Essay Support
Your college essays are more than just words on a page—they tell your story, showcase your personality, and help admissions officers understand who you are beyond grades and test scores. Avalon’s College Application Essay Support provides personalized, one-on-one guidance to help students craft essays that highlight their strengths and unique experiences.
Whether you're working on the Personal Statement, UC Personal Insight Questions, or Supplemental Essays, our advisors offer expert brainstorming, structured feedback, and detailed reviews to ensure your essays make an impact.
How It Works
✔ One-on-One Brainstorming – Work with an advisor to identify compelling essay topics.
✔ Guided Drafting & Editing – Receive expert feedback at every stage of the writing process.
✔ Comprehensive Essay Review – Ensure your essays are clear, engaging, and aligned with application requirements.
Avalon’s essay support is designed to help students at every stage of the writing process.
No matter where you are in the writing process, Avalon’s advisors will help you craft compelling, authentic essays that strengthen your college applications.
“Thank you again for all of your wisdom and support! We are grateful.”
Transfer Student, 2024
“I have officially gotten all my college decisions back and I just wanted to give you guys a huge thank you for all the help you’ve given me the past three years. I am honestly shocked at some of these acceptances, but I know I had an amazing team behind me making sure my applications were absolutely perfect before sending them in.”
Class of ‘23 Student
"I really enjoyed learning more about myself and writing essays!”
Class of '23 Student
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help these past few months with my college apps and especially my personal statement. To be honest, your help with that specific essay was definitely a main contributing factor to my acceptance, so thanks again”
Class of ‘24 Student
