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25 March 2026 | Wednesday
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English Writing — Please review the essay outline I sent.
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Summer Program Deadlines Approaching - Harvard SSP is 4/1!
If you still have not solidified your summer plans that may include college-based options or independent programs, please check in to confirm deadlines and availability. We are getting messages from around the country that applications are due and deadlines are approaching.
03/20/2026
Tutors Available
GPA, academic rigor, and test scores continue to be the three most important factors in college admission. If you need help with any school subject or test including SAT, ACT, or AP, let us know so that we can recommend a tutor for you. You can also use the Tutor/Counselor Finder feature in your Avalon Hub Family dashboard.
02/09/2026
For Students Interested in Collaborative Projects
Avalon has had great success connecting students to engage in collaborative extracurricular projects. If you are interested in working with another student on a collaborative project, please let us know and we'll try to match you to an appropriate student collaborator. A few examples of past collaborative projects include writing and producing an original record album, creating a Science Fair presentation, and creating and teaching a class for students in Africa.
02/02/2026
BU Summer Lab Interest Form available on Sunday, Feb 1, 2026.
2026 Session dates for Gene Editing in Human Disease: Session 1: July 6-July 17, Session 2: July 13-July 24 , Session 3: July 20-July 31, Session 4: July 27-August 7
01/27/2026
Volunteer Opportunity for STEM oriented students
I have come across a good volunteer opportunity if you are interested. It is called "STEM for others." Involves teaching STEM subjects to young students. You can find it by doing a search on Avalon hub extracurriculars and sign up as a volunteer online.
01/24/2026
News and Articles
The Importance of Academic Research Conducted During High School.
The Importance of Academic Research Conducted During High School.

How important are research related topics to college admission? The answer lies within the details s... Read more

 17 March 2026
 Neil Chyten
How Important are SAT, ACT, and Other Test Scores?
How Important are SAT, ACT, and Other Test Scores?

ACT, SAT and AP (as well as international tests including IB and CA) provide useful benchmarks to co... Read more

 13 March 2026
 Neil Chyten
Structural and Scoring Changes to the ACT beginning in April, 2025
Structural and Scoring Changes to the ACT beginning in April, 2025

In April 2025, the ACT underwent a series of structural and score reporting changes. These changes a... Read more

 13 March 2026
 Neil Chyten
Will Your Academic Awards Add Value to Your College Application?
Will Your Academic Awards Add Value to Your College Application?

In this article, we rate categories of academic awards in terms of their potential impact on college... Read more

 18 February 2026
 Neil Chyten
Best and Worst Summer Activities for College Applications
Best and Worst Summer Activities for College Applications

By choosing summer activities strategically, students can develop experiences that not only enrich t... Read more

 13 February 2026
 Neil Chyten
The Rise and Fall (and Rise?) of the ACT
The Rise and Fall (and Rise?) of the ACT

As college admissions became increasingly competitive, students began seeking “The One” test that mi... Read more

 20 January 2026
 Neil Chyten
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Competition
The Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Competition

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) is the most prestigious science competition for high school st... Read more

 12 January 2026
 Neil Chyten
What Really Matters in Elite College Admissions in 2025-2026
What Really Matters in Elite College Admissions in 2025-2026

As families prepare students for applications to the most selective colleges in the country, it is e... Read more

 27 December 2025
 Neil Chyten
How is Private School Admission Similar to College Admission?
How is Private School Admission Similar to College Admission?

Getting into top private schools is not unlike getting into top colleges. Highly valued applicants ... Read more

 23 December 2025
 Neil Chyten
In The Era of AI, What Will Replace Computer Science as The Best Major for Tech-Oriented Students
In The Era of AI, What Will Replace Computer Science as The Best Major for Tech-Oriented Students

The “safe majors” of yesterday aren’t guaranteed anymore. The students who will thrive are the ones ... Read more

 22 December 2025
 Neil Chyten
NYU Tandon Launches Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence
NYU Tandon Launches Center for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence

According to NYU’s release more than 70 faculty, PhD students, and post-doctoral researchers “are wo... Read more

 18 December 2025
 Neil Chyten
Trump Administration Wages War on College Essays
Trump Administration Wages War on College Essays

Since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in a case against Harvard and University of N... Read more

 18 December 2025
 Neil Chyten
Dates and Deadlines
A Day of AI Festival- at MIT - Opportunity to Win Swards
A Day of AI Festival- at MIT - Opportunity to Win Swards

Important contest opportunity for students to blend their science and creative talents. Whether you ... Read more

 24 March 2026
 Neil Chyten
Harvard SSP Program Deadline is Fast Approaching!
Harvard SSP Program Deadline is Fast Approaching!

Harvard SSP Deadline is 4/1/2026. Read more

 20 March 2026
 Neil Chyten
Application for Columbia Summer
Application for Columbia Summer "College Edge" Program Now Open - Priority deadline is Feb 2, 2026

Columbia's College Edge Program for students currently in, or entering, grades 11–12. These are real... Read more

 22 January 2026
 Neil Chyten
Harvard's Summer 2026 Course Catalog for High School Students is Now Available
Harvard's Summer 2026 Course Catalog for High School Students is Now Available

Harvard's summer 2026 course catalog and application for Harvard's two-week, four-week, and seven-we... Read more

 22 January 2026
 Neil Chyten
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