Posts by Avalon Admin

Seniors are knee-deep in applications, but underclassmen may be the ones who are most stressed. Why? Because the college application and admissions process LOOMS. The path to college has become more complex, and the fear of the unknown, the contradictory (or misguided) advice, and the fretting of those in the thick of the process can…

Which assessment a student takes — the SAT or the ACT — should be made after considering a number of factors, the first and foremost of which is comparison of the two tests. Understanding the differences between the ACT and SAT allows a student to determine which test would work best to their strengths and/or…

January has barely begun, but summer planning starts now. A student’s activities can make their college application far more attractive to a college. Through their activities, a student demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and effort, among other things. Colleges want to see commitment to extracurriculars throughout the school year, but also that students are finding ways to…