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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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