AVID Reflection Essay

AVID has one mission, and that's to prepare every student for success during and after high school; AVID provides us with the skills and knowledge we need for academic success, however through the process we gain so much more. Via the program were provided with opportunities we wouldn't have otherwise. It has opened many doors for me and has kept me sane throughout my high school experience. Looking back, I can easily say AVID has helped shape me into the person I am today.

AVID has been one of my biggest sources of motivation to achieve my goals. I've learned to believe in myself and to constantly push myself to be better than I was yesterday. AVID has helped provide me with the information and support to convince myself that I can do anything I set my sights on. Seeing the price of tuition and seeing my parents struggle to make ends meet month to month, it isn't hard to start ruling out some of my top choice schools, however thanks to scholarships and financial plans Ive learned about through AVID, they don't seem that far fetched. I've learned that I can overcome any obstacle. Without AVID I don't think I would be as
With activities such as tutorials, SAT prep., book projects, Socratic seminars, and practice essays, we’re able to get ahead of our peers. However, AVID doesn't only give you academic support, it also provides you with the emotional support you need. AVID gives you people who guide, support and believe in you. Yes, we may have our family and friend, but they can't truly relate. Either they don't understand what we’re going through or they don't have the same goals as us. AVID has been somewhat of an anchor throughout my high school career. Whenever I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed I know I can count on anyone in that classroom to help make me feel better. It's an amazing feeling to know that at the end of the day, no matter what I have my AVID