When college advisors have initial conversations with prospective college student-athletes, one of the most common refrains goes something like this: “I want to play for an NCAA team, but only if it’s for a top-ranked program or at a prestigious school.” On the surface, this approach sounds perfectly fine. After all, you may ask, what’s…
International College Counselors, a leading educational consulting firm, is excited to welcome three new college experts to our team: Jennifer Abreu, Erik McLeod, and Laura Rich. Our new Directors of College Advising will be responsible for providing one-on-one educational consulting and advice to graduate and undergraduate students about the college admission process. Their knowledge and…
Colleges and universities that have supplemental college admission essays release their prompts each summer, usually on or before August 1, which is when the Common Application opens for each new application cycle. And every year, International College Counselors compiles a list of these essay prompts as they become available. Sometimes the prompts are the same as…
When it comes to applying to college as a prospective visual, music, dance, or performing arts major, students must approach admissions with an abundance of passion for their intended careers. In addition to an application, personal statement, and interview, admission requirements typically include auditions or portfolios. Six things for students to consider when applying to…
The SAT is going digital! Beginning in spring 2023 for international students and spring 2024 for students in the U.S, SAT takers will take the test on a computer or tablet. (And, beginning this fall, the PSAT will be offered solely in a digital format.) Given that the digital SAT will not be available until…