J. Duszak, Author at Avalon College Advising

Before You Click “Submit”

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As college application deadlines loom, it’s crucial to ensure your application is polished and represents the best version of you as a candidate. Here are some reminders of what to review and do before you hit “submit”. Are Your Values Showing? Scan your application sentence by sentence looking for moments where your values shine through.…

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…