Posts by Avalon Admin
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020
Virtually celebrate the Class of 2020 alongside this star-studded cast! The ‘Graduate Together’ special is a virtual graduation ceremony for more than 3 million high school seniors in the U.S.
Reducing Test Anxiety – Increasing Test Scores
Dr. B is a senior psychologist and educator specializing in top performance. He is the author of four books on how stress affects performance including: A Teen’s Guide to Success (2014) and Crush Your Test Anxiety (2018). You will learn how to reduce test anxiety in order to achieve better test results. Workshop hosted by Avalon College Advising, presented by Dr. Ben Bernstein. If you weren’t able to join us live for Dr. Ben Bernstein’s workshop last month, here’s a link to the presentation.
You’ve Been Put on the Waitlist for College. Now What?
Practical steps on how to restate your interest with the waitlisted college and how to process what it means for your future.
6 Ways Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus
Here are the top ways colleges and universities are coping with the spread of coronavirus.
IB vs. AP: Discover the Differences
AP and IB classes are both rigorous offerings that college admissions offices look favorably upon. Wondering which program is right for you?
Food Fight: How 2 Trump Proposals Could Bite Into School Lunch
NPR reports that the proposed changes could hurt schools’ bottom line beyond the cafeteria. Districts receive extra help from the federal government, in the form of Title I dollars, to serve vulnerable, low-income students. But districts commonly dispense these funds to individual schools based on enrollment in the free and reduced-price lunch program.