The Common Application essay prompts are confirmed. Get started on your college admissions personal statement now. Last week, the Common Application announced that the Common App essay prompts for the 2023-24 application season will remain the same as last year’s. All students applying via the Common Application must write the personal statement (aka “the Common…
The college admissions landscape is changing so much that we needed to divide our blog on trends in college admissions. Here are eight more college admissions trends we are helping families navigate this year. As you help your high school student through the college admissions process, keep these trends in college admissions in mind. When…
The college admissions landscape changes every year. And with every change comes new plans, challenges, and opportunities to consider. Here are seven trends the advisors at International College Counselors are helping families navigate in 2023. 1. Colleges are still experimenting with SAT/ ACT requirements. SAT or ACT scores are no longer required by approximately 80% of four-year…
Even though high school graduation is years away, planning for college should start in middle school. Establishing goals now and working toward them will pay off in the admission process later. To start smart planning for college in middle school, students should: 1. Establish good study habits Students can start by establishing effective study habits,…
Want free money? High school students will appreciate these tips for winning college scholarships. Then you want a scholarship – or more than one! Scholarships are a great way to pay for college, and it’s money you don’t have to pay back. Not all scholarships are based on need; some are based solely on academic or…