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Chloe Carter

Jun 28, 20221 min read

Check out episode 4 of AGP Redefined!

This week, Robb talks with Kyler Larsen and Will Wang, the President and Vice President of College Station Code Society! Discussion...

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Listen to the third episode of AGP Redefined!

Chloe Carter

Jun 7, 20221 min read

Listen to the third episode of AGP Redefined!

In this episode, Lisa talks with Brandon Topf and Isabelle Wong about college application essays and short answer questions. Discussion...

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The second episode of AGP Redefined is out now!

Chloe Carter

Jun 1, 20221 min read

The second episode of AGP Redefined is out now!

This week, Robb sits down with two students who performed exceptionally on their standardized tests (among other things), Kate Catalena...

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Check out the first episode of our new podcast: AGP Redefined!

Chloe Carter

May 24, 20221 min read

Check out the first episode of our new podcast: AGP Redefined!

AGP Redefined is a chance for remarkable students to share their stories and experiences as they take on high school and college...

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Go Baby Go: Allowing Kids to 'Just Be a Kid'

Avant Garde - Staff

May 16, 20223 min read

Go Baby Go: Allowing Kids to 'Just Be a Kid'

As a parent, there is no greater joy than watching your children grow. Seeing them learn to crawl, then walk. Parents cherish memories of...

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Introducing Yourself To Colleges: The Essay

Avant Garde - Staff

May 4, 20226 min read

Introducing Yourself To Colleges: The Essay

Did you know that college admissions staff spend about 5-7 minutes reviewing the entirety of your application? That isn’t much time,...

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Robb Jenson

Apr 6, 20222 min read

Is Test Optional Best for You?

To take the tests or not to take the tests, that is the question. Currently, families can choose how to approach this area of the college...

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Selecting High School Courses with Intentionality

Robb Jenson

Mar 16, 20223 min read

Selecting High School Courses with Intentionality

Every year, parents and students are presented with a catalog of courses, thumbing and flipping through it while facing the challenge of...

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Competing with Code - College Station Code Society Members Advance in National Contest

Chloe Carter

Mar 9, 20222 min read

Competing with Code - College Station Code Society Members Advance in National Contest

On the first Tuesday of every month, young coders gather in a classroom as the College Station Code Society. They crowd around each...

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Emma Zimmermann - Working Hard and Having It All

Avant Garde - Staff

Sep 2, 20214 min read

Emma Zimmermann - Working Hard and Having It All

The argument has oscillated over the years between “you can’t have it all” and “you can have it all,” but the final decision lies in what...

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Luke Meadows - Tackling Big Ideas Through Words and Connections

Avant Garde - Staff

Jun 28, 20215 min read

Luke Meadows - Tackling Big Ideas Through Words and Connections

A Cross Country runner, a Football Star, a Basketball player, a Soccer player, a Track Athlete, and a Baseball player walks into the...

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The Relaxed Summer Student - Intentionally Engaging through Down Time

Avant Garde - Staff

Jun 1, 20213 min read

The Relaxed Summer Student - Intentionally Engaging through Down Time

Article by Robb Jenson Last summer, many families had their plans thrown into chaos, as nearly every college prep program, athletic...

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Avant Garde - Staff

Apr 26, 20216 min read

Sky Bennett - Bright Like a Diamond

According to Sky, her road to success started with the intentional decision to work on focus, determination, & understanding her weaknesses.

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Crockett Seizes the Moment in his College Prep Journey

Avant Garde - Staff

Apr 16, 20214 min read

Crockett Seizes the Moment in his College Prep Journey

Editor: Lisa Perkins It is likely that you’ve read, or heard, interviews from Glen Hegar, Bill Flores, and Beto O’Rourke, but it is less...

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Thomas Hutchison - The College Application Process - How Patience and Perseverance Pay Off

Avant Garde - Staff

Jun 8, 20204 min read

Thomas Hutchison - The College Application Process - How Patience and Perseverance Pay Off

Some of the most marketable aspects of a student, as far as their college application is concerned, cannot be taught: perseverance,...

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Luke Lampo - Diving In and Exploring All Possibilities

Avant Garde - Staff

May 18, 20204 min read

Luke Lampo - Diving In and Exploring All Possibilities

The old saying goes that “if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself”. Now, I think there is a viable second option: if...

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Scotticia "Sky" Bennett - This Sky Has No Limit

Avant Garde - Staff

Jan 6, 20204 min read

Scotticia "Sky" Bennett - This Sky Has No Limit

The old adage is that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Perhaps that is true. More true, however, are the words of Anne...

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Natalia Knutson - "Ain't No Mountain High"

Avant Garde - Staff

Dec 24, 20194 min read

Natalia Knutson - "Ain't No Mountain High"

For centuries, people have looked to mountain peaks, yearning to witness the view from the top. Over time, pathways have been created by...

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Rayan Tejani - Modern Day Magician (Updated March 2021)

Avant Garde - Staff

Nov 19, 20194 min read

Rayan Tejani - Modern Day Magician (Updated March 2021)

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke believed that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. I’d say most...

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Julian Huang's Road to University of Texas - Austin

Avant Garde - Staff

Jun 23, 20193 min read

Julian Huang's Road to University of Texas - Austin

Over the last generation, college admittance has become exponentially more challenging. The process is difficult to navigate, the scores...

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