Attention Juniors: The 2015-2016 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. While it is true that the Common Application essay prompts are flexible enough for any personal statement or story, it also helps to know just what admissions officers look for when…
However, people who think they know everything there is to know about getting into college may not really know as much as they think. NOT A JOKE: Well-rounded kids are not who colleges are looking for. Colleges want students who excel at something. Why? Because colleges want a well-rounded class and it’s easier to…
Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered…
No college search can be complete without a least a few college visits. There is no better way to learn about a college and its campus then to see it for yourself. Spring break is one of the most popular times to visit campuses. Colleges and high schools often have different break schedules. When classes…
International College Counselors is accepting entries for the 2015 International College Counselors High School Essay Contest. Four (4) college scholarships of $250 each will be awarded, three to students who attend school within Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County; and one to a student from outside the Florida tri-county area, including outside the United States….