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High school student Cole Catalena shows sometimes the worst days are the best opportunities

Avant Garde - Staff

Mar 25, 20194 min read

High school student Cole Catalena shows sometimes the worst days are the best opportunities

Almost every high school student has a passion – whether that is an extracurricular club, a sport, or even a job. However, unlike some...

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5 Tips for Using Enrichment Programs to Beef Up Your College Prep

Avant Garde - Staff

May 6, 20182 min read

5 Tips for Using Enrichment Programs to Beef Up Your College Prep

So, summer time is here. Well, not exactly, but it's not too early to start your summer college prep plans since many applications will...

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Robb Jenson

Feb 5, 20181 min read

Maximizing Your Community Service

Let’s face it students, filling out a college application can be tedious and time consuming, even more so if you have to complete...

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AGP student finds a pathway to success through her love of writing

Avant Garde - Staff

Oct 17, 20172 min read

AGP student finds a pathway to success through her love of writing

Many students look at writing like a chore. It is another obstacle to overcome for an essay test or another daunting part of college...

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AGP student Michael Caballero receives recognition as a National Hispanic Scholar

Avant Garde - Staff

Sep 27, 20173 min read

AGP student Michael Caballero receives recognition as a National Hispanic Scholar

Hard work and diligence are words that students hear repeated many times in the classroom, touted as the key to success. For A&M...

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Drumgoole Follows her Dream Pathway to College

Avant Garde - Staff

Jul 10, 20172 min read

Drumgoole Follows her Dream Pathway to College

Firefighters, police, nurses and doctors, they are professions every child dreams of growing up. A desire for a career spent serving...

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How Long Should I Spend Preparing for the SAT/ACT?

Avant Garde - Staff

May 17, 20172 min read

How Long Should I Spend Preparing for the SAT/ACT?

Standardized tests are things that we really don’t want to spend any more time on than necessary. Honestly, there are friends, work,...

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The Importance of Authenticity in Your College Essays

Avant Garde - Staff

May 16, 20172 min read

The Importance of Authenticity in Your College Essays

Authenticity. It’s important in more things than just writing, but for the aspiring college student, we argue, it’s almost everything....

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Three Ways to Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills

Avant Garde - Staff

Apr 30, 20172 min read

Three Ways to Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills

Students, it’s not easy to think critically, but it is important. The ability to think critically helps you stand out from the average...

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The Value of Learning a Foreign Language

Avant Garde - Staff

Apr 30, 20172 min read

The Value of Learning a Foreign Language

Think learning a foreign language is more trouble than it is work? Think again students! Foreign language skills speak well of a college...

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Avant Garde - Staff

Apr 4, 20172 min read

5 Tips to Beat Test Anxiety

Test anxiety is something that can affect even the best of students. What’s worse is that it can impact those that may even know the...

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Avant Garde - Staff

Mar 20, 20172 min read

3 Qualities of Lifetime Scholars

Students come in many forms. Some have the natural drive to make school a priority; others may be kept in the classroom only to cross the...

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3 Steps in Picking the Right College for You

Avant Garde - Staff

Mar 20, 20172 min read

3 Steps in Picking the Right College for You

If you’ve got multiple potential schools on your college radar, it may be difficult to choose between one and the other. The decision can...

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Can Your Student Make a Good Mistake? Yes, Here’s Why:

Robb Jenson

Mar 8, 20173 min read

Can Your Student Make a Good Mistake? Yes, Here’s Why:

As parents, I’m sure your child has had made more than their fair share of poor choices and you often ask yourself: What are they...

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Developing College-Ready, err I mean… Life Skills

Robb Jenson

Jan 31, 20172 min read

Developing College-Ready, err I mean… Life Skills

For many high school students, the idea of college seems like a world away, hardly something that needs immediate attention, right? For...

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So My College Applications are Submitted... Now What?

Robb Jenson

Jan 23, 20172 min read

So My College Applications are Submitted... Now What?

The post-application season can seem to drag on for many, however, there are many things you can be doing to not only maximize your...

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Safety, Match and Reach Schools: Dissecting the College Admission Lingo

Robb Jenson

Jan 11, 20172 min read

Safety, Match and Reach Schools: Dissecting the College Admission Lingo

Typically you may hear counselors or others define a school as a safety, match or reach school, but what exactly do these terms mean? Let...

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Avant Garde - Staff

Sep 3, 20163 min read

September 2016 - AGP Student Highlight

High school senior Katarina Kalaouze is a familiar face on the football field cheering Allen Academy to victory, but in addition to her...

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3 Tips for Selecting Your Best Essay Topic

Robb Jenson

Aug 8, 20162 min read

3 Tips for Selecting Your Best Essay Topic

one of the most difficult aspects of crafting a quality essay: the topic selection. An engaging and well-developed topic not only makes...

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Top 3 Tips to write a winning college admissions essay

Robb Jenson

Aug 8, 20162 min read

Top 3 Tips to write a winning college admissions essay

Writing a polished college essay that will impress admissions personnel takes more than just a winning topic and a steady writing hand....

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