Showcases / Visit an AVID Classroom

AVID Showcases provide an opportunity for educators to see an AVID implementation, share best practices, and learn more about AVID hands-on. The Showcase experience includes classroom observations and a chance to speak with experienced AVID teachers, administrators, and students. Download the Showcase flyer here.

Civic Nation BrandVoice: What If? Asking The Right Question Can Help High School Seniors Apply To College

Two little words in the form of a question have the potential to change lives: What If? Just by asking high school seniors, "What if?" we can ignite their aspirations. What if they want to create the next big social media app? What if they want to find a new way to help people?

Top 10 Resources for Free SAT Prep | BestColleges

Want to ace the SAT? This guide includes links to study resources for anyone on a budget, including free SAT practice tests and online prep courses.

How to Help Your Undecided Student Find Direction

This is Part 2 of our 2-part series on undecided students. Part 1 - Why Your Undecided Student May Be Drifting - discussed why your student may be having a difficult time deciding about a major. In this article we share some ways that parents can help their undecided student find direction.

PhET - AVID Open Access

PhET is a free website packed with over 150 online math and science simulations. Simulations are available in the areas of physics, chemistry, math, earth science, and biology. This project from the University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman.

Topics you should seriously consider avoiding in your essays... - College Admissions Strategies

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies - Founder Lots of high school seniors currently find themselves facing an empty computer screen wondering just how to write an application essay that is memorable. Many fail. That's because they are writing either what they think a college admissions representative wants to read or they don't [...]

Getting into college: Sort out the myths and learn the facts

After more than a year of online learning, students are returning to school in person. It will be exciting for them to see their classmates and share news about the latest fashion, films and music. And high school seniors will be talking about college.

'I want to know that I'm making an impact' | Students help shine a light on social media's impact on mental health, body image

Harmful hashtags are appearing on social media which could be in your child's hands right now. We spoke with teens and experts about how they handle negativity. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - In the era of the selfie, social media is now at the center of our social lives.

The College Application Survival Guide

If you're about to apply to college, you might already have a knot in your stomach, and it's tightening. Maybe you feel like everything depends on nailing your applications. (No pressure, am I right?) Don't worry! As a UC Davis Aggie, I've been through this process before, and I'm going to give you the help you need to survive.

Application Don'ts - College Admissions Strategies

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies - Founder November 1, an important college application deadline, is almost upon us and the stress in many homes with high school seniors is almost palpable. Here are some tips to make the last part of the application process run a little more smoothly: Don't procrastinate.

4 tips for choosing a good college - and getting accepted

With more than 2,800 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, finding the one that is right for you can feel overwhelming. The task can be particularly hard for high school students who are the first in their families to attend college - commonly referred to as first-generation students.

Find colleges that want you more than you want them - College Admissions Strategies

By Lee Shulman Bierer, College Admissions Strategies - Founder Don't feed the frenzied fever of the college admissions process. Families often get caught up in the high stakes of college admissions competition. If you're willing to look beyond the super selective top tier of colleges, you'll find that many of them need you more [...]

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Dell Scholars | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Dell Scholars is a college completion program that provides students with the support they need to earn a college degree.

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