AVID at a Glance   Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is designed to prepare students for entrance into four-year colleges and universities by focusing student use and proficiency of inquiry, reading, writing, and collaborative discussion strategies that students use to access rigorous course content in all classes.  Students work through peer study groups to practice questioning strategies and lead discussions. Students focus on entrance and placement exams, prepare for college study sessions, practice test taking strategies, and refine note taking, time management, organization skills and research and presentation methods.