Tips for College Visits

People stroll along the pathways of a university campus, soaking in the beauty as cherry blossom trees line their walkways—a perfect backdrop for college tours.

Write down your impressions of each college you visit. After a while, the visions of different schools start to blur if you don’t immediately stop to record your thoughts! Keep a list of pros and cons for comparison. Also consider taking some photos to help you keep track of the campuses you visit.

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Have Avalon Speak to Your Student Group or Community Organization

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Demystifying College Admissions: Jennifer Williams Taylor Speaks to Student Groups Hearing the phrase “college admissions” is enough to rattle even the most seasoned parent or the most confident of students. It’s confusing. It’s overwhelming. It’s… definitely not the same process it was twenty or ten (or even five) years ago! (Gen-X and Millennial parents, am I right?!)…

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The College Application’s Journey: From Submission to Decision

A hand decisively pressing a blue "submit" key on a keyboard, surrounded by white keys, reminiscent of a college application submission.

Submitting a college application can feel like sending a message into a black hole. Once you hit the “submit” button, it’s easy to wonder, “What happens next?” Here’s a peek at the journey an application might undergo before a college makes its decision. Processing: Once you submit your application, it’s electronically transmitted to the college’s…

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