J. Duszak, Author at Avalon College Advising

SAT vs. ACT: Understanding the Differences

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Standardized testing: the ultimate high school rite of passage. Most colleges accept both the SAT and the ACT, so which is the “right” choice for you? To help you decide which test plays to your strengths, take a look at how they stack up. Quick Comparison Feature SAT ACT Format Computer only; Adaptive difficulty Computer…

Making the Most of Your Summers

Winter is When Your Summer Plans Should Be Heating Up The best time to plan your high school summer is in January. Summer activities are more than just a break from school—they are a golden opportunity to showcase curiosity, drive, and initiative to college admissions officers. A student’s activities can make their college application far…

The Gift of Scholarship + Avalon Speaking Opportunities

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Support a student! 🎁 As the year draws to a close, we enjoy reflecting on the many wonderful students we’ve worked with this year. Their excitement, their growth, and their successes both big and small are what make our work so fulfilling. Avalon College Advising was founded with a commitment to providing all types of…