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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
May 7, 20182 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Oct 17, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Sep 28, 20173 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Jul 10, 20172 min read
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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,...
Avant Garde - Staff
May 17, 20172 min read
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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....
Avant Garde - Staff
May 16, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Apr 30, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Apr 30, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Apr 4, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Mar 21, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Mar 21, 20172 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Mar 8, 20173 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Jan 31, 20172 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Jan 23, 20172 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Jan 11, 20172 min read
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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...
Avant Garde - Staff
Sep 4, 20163 min read
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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...
Robb Jenson
Aug 8, 20162 min read
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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....
Robb Jenson
Aug 8, 20162 min read
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