J. Duszak, Author at Avalon College Advising

Mitigating Admissions Anxiety

The college admissions process can be overwhelming, and it’s normal for parents and students to be stressed. Here are some key ways to help with mental health and maintain healthy relationships in your family as you work toward applying to college:

Understanding Early Decision and Early Action Applications

Should I apply to college early? That’s a question we often get asked at Avalon. And since there are approximately 450 colleges that offer early application options, it’s a fair question. Colleges are looking to fill their classes, and early applications allow them to have a portion of the incoming class staged early, which can…

Part-Time Jobs + High School Students

Part-time jobs allow students to gain valuable experience, learn new skills, and earn money. They also help develop important college-readiness and life skills like responsibility and money- and time- management. But sometimes finding a job that works for you is a full-time job in and of itself. Not excited about flipping burgers or mowing lawns?…