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Columbia University is just one school monitoring college admissions trends of 2023

7 Trends in College Admissions 

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…

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Preparation and Planning for College in Middle School: Tips for Parents and Students

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,…

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Eight Reasons to Hire an Independent College Advisor

As colleges get more and more selective about the students they admit, high schoolers and their parents are feeling more stressed. Adding to the pressure is the news about high achievers whose applications have been turned down by very competitive colleges. This knowledge, plus knowing how to fill out the applications, choosing which high school…