After taking the PSAT or PreACT, many students glance at their score report and move on. But those students miss out on a key benefit: the opportunity to critically assess one’s college preparedness and learn from past mistakes. Join expert test prep tutor Aidan Sigman to make sense of your scores and learn critical ACT- and SAT-related tips.

Join our webinar to learn four practical steps to turn a good essay into a great one. With early admissions deadlines just a few weeks away, we’ll show you how to strengthen your draft. Even if you’re applying for regular decision, you'll gain valuable tips to improve your personal statement and supplemental essays. Learn how students have transformed their essays, and get the tools to do the same.

Are you a high school sophomore or junior wondering which standardized test to take on your path to college? We've got you covered! Join us for an informative and interactive masterclass where we'll unpack recent news about colleges returning to test-required and help you make the right testing decision for you.

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Join us for an informative webinar exploring the weight of the personal statement in today's admissions process, and how college essays play into test-optional policies. Hosted by our Director Scott Clyburn, webinar participants will receive their very own digital copy of our proprietary workbook, The North Avenue Guide to College Essays.

As the end of the school year approaches, the pressure is building, with finals looming and extracurricular activities coming to a close. We’re inviting you to take a break from the books and visit our no-stress lounges from June 10-13.

On June 12, we’ll set finals aside for the afternoon and practice some stress-relieving animal therapy. Come pet a couple of furry friends and enjoy some local ice cream with tutors and other students!

Are you a high school sophomore or junior wondering which standardized test to take on your path to college? We've got you covered! Join us for an informative and interactive session where we'll unpack recent news about colleges returning to test-required and help you make the right testing decision for you.

Are you a high school sophomore or junior wondering which standardized test to take on your path to college? We've got you covered! Join us for an informative and interactive session where we'll help you make the right decision.

The presentation will begin promptly at 5:30pm. After the presentation, stick around for a 30-minute open house and meet-and-greet with our tutor team at our new Lake Oswego office.

Ever wondered how college admissions officers evaluate applications with and without test scores? The number of colleges and universities with test-optional and test-free admissions policies has skyrocketed since 2020. But students would be misguided if they heard this statistic and decided they could forget about even registering for an official exam. In reality, test scores are still an important (and often overlooked) component of admissions today.

Join our founder and director, Scott Clyburn to learn why test scores still matter, both for admissions and financial aid.

After taking the PreACT or PSAT, many students glance at their score report and move on. But those students miss out on a key benefit: the opportunity to critically assess one’s college preparedness and learn from past mistakes. Join expert test prep tutor Ben Dillon to learn the following, plus more ACT- and SAT-related tips:

• how to read your PSAT or PreACT score reports;

• the National Merit Scholarship process;

• key differences between the SAT, and ACT;

• how to prepare for the Digital SAT in 2024; and

• free resources to improve.

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The SAT is on the verge of a major transformation as it embraces a digital format. This shift is set to shake up the way students approach the test, reinforcing the importance of using proven strategies and high-quality resources to prepare. In today's tech-savvy climate, we want to help students to leverage the right tools on the digital SAT and PSAT.

Join North Avenue’s Founder and Director, Scott Clyburn, to make sense of these changes and set your student on the path to college admissions success.

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As you may have heard, a new and shorter version of the GRE takes effect this fall. But how does this change affect your preparation and testing experience? Join test prep tutor Ben Dillon to learn more about what these changes mean for you as you navigate the ever-shifting contours of graduate admissions tests.

After taking the PSAT, many students glance at their score report and move on. But those students miss out on a key benefit: the opportunity to critically assess one’s college preparedness and learn from past mistakes. Join expert test prep tutor Ben Dillon to learn the following, plus more PSAT- and SAT-related tips:

• How to read your PSAT score report;

• Important performance trends to look for;

• The National Merit Scholarship process;

• Key differences between the PSAT, SAT, and ACT;

• How to prepare for the Digital PSAT in 2023 and;

• Free resources to improve weaker content areas.

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Join us for an informative webinar exploring the weight of the personal statement in today's admissions process, and how college essays play into test-optional policies. Hosted by Isaac Ducker, webinar participants will receive their very own copy of our proprietary workbook, The North Avenue Guide to College Essays.

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Before your April School Day SAT, join a free, interactive review session hosted by our expert test prep tutor. You’ll learn helpful strategies to prepare for the exam, including how SAT scores are used in college admissions, test-taking strategies, and example problems you can expect to encounter.

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Before your official or School Day ACT, join a free, interactive review session hosted by our expert test prep tutor. You’ll learn helpful strategies to prepare for the exam, including how ACT scores are used in college admissions, test-taking strategies, and example problems you can expect to encounter.

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Join us to discuss what to expect on your May exams, including test format, strategies for free-response questions, and how to prepare if your school doesn't offer an official AP curriculum.

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Join us to discuss what to expect on your spring exams, including exam format, strategies for short-answer questions, and how to effectively prepare if your school has reduced instructional time.

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After 2020’s test cancelations, this fall’s PSAT results are more valuable than ever. Join expert test prep tutor Isaac Ducker to learn how to read your PSAT score report and identify strategies to improve your score. We’ll discuss next steps after the PSAT, including the National Merit Scholarship process and key differences between the SAT and ACT.

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By understanding what executive functioning (EF) is and how it relates to schoolwork, you can set your student up for success. North Avenue’s Scott Clyburn will join Antonia Forster and Michael Fulop from Behavioral Diagnostics & Treatment to discuss how to help your teen cope with EF issues and practical habits for student success.

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Join our experts to explore the opportunities – and unique challenges – of applying to college in the 21st century. We’ll impart big-picture advice, such as recommended timelines for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as important but lesser-known topics like demonstrated interest and how to determine if you should submit test scores to test-optional schools.

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Join our experts to explore the hidden opportunities – and unique challenges – of applying to college as a neurodivergent student. Independent Educational Consultant Jen Holguin and North Avenue Founder & Director Scott Clyburn will discuss what measures of academic achievement are most valuable for students with learning differences to pursue, as well as how to evaluate a college’s support services with your student’s learning needs in mind. 

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If your student is planning to pursue athletic goals in college, it’s smart to start planning early. Join North Avenue Director Scott Clyburn and Kathy Connor of Connor College Consulting to learn how to prepare your star athlete for a successful college career.

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It pays to be prepared. Our partners Tim Tank and Matt Moshofsky from Springwater Group at Morgan Stanley will discuss college financial planning. Our Director Scott Clyburn will share how to set the best test preparation strategy for your student.

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In light of test-optional admissions policies and the end of SAT Subject Tests, college admissions officers will give more weight to students’ academic performance. Taking challenging AP classes and scoring well on AP exams are among the most effective ways to demonstrate academic rigor and mastery of content.

Join us to discuss what to expect on your May exams, including exam format, strategies for short-answer questions, and how to effectively prepare when your school’s instructional calendar doesn’t align with the exam schedule.

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As Covid-19 continues to disrupt both schooling and admissions practices, students need to consider their options and put their best foot forward. Join us to make sense of recent changes and get concrete advice about how to approach standardized tests in 2021. 

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As we enter the new year, it's time to assess your student’s study habits. How have they adapted to distance learning, and where do they need support?

Join a Senior Tutor to learn all about study skills, a core set of practices for producing academic independence and success. We’ll talk about how study skills can help students better achieve their goals as they navigate new obstacles and ever-changing priorities – from GPAs to standardized testing to college admissions, and even college itself.

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North Avenue Education is joining College Ahead as part of its monthly Open House series to offer resources to our community. Our Founder and Director Scott Clyburn will discuss the state of standardized testing in college admissions as well as the importance of demonstrating foundational academic and self-management skills.

Are you planning to take the GRE but haven't touched a math textbook since high school? Join Senior Tutor Ben Dillon as he lays out what to expect from the GRE Quantitative Test, including its format and question types, content you need to know, and question-specific strategies.

The holiday and midterm seasons tend to be a stressful time — even when we're not in a global pandemic. Join local psychology and education experts to learn how to effectively manage stress and prioritize your family's mental health this holiday season.

Clinical psychologist Allan Cordova will help you understand why you experience stress and offer proven strategies for stress management. North Avenue Director Scott Clyburn will share practical advice to keep stress from impeding your academic performance.

Commonly offered in the fall of 10th and 11th grade, the PSAT is a condensed version of SAT that presents opportunities for realistic practice, goal-setting, and scholarships. In this webinar, we'll walk through the test features, differences between PSAT and SAT, and proven test-taking strategies.