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What To Know About The PSAT

The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a standardized test that is typically taken by high school students in their sophomore and junior years. It is a precursor to the SAT, one of the standardized tests widely used for college admissions in the United States. There is a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to the purpose…

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…

Seeing Past College Rankings

College rankings have become a fixture in the college admissions process. Every year, magazines and websites publish lists of the “best” colleges in the country, and students and families are often influenced by these rankings as they make their college decisions. But it is important to remember that there are many other factors that should…