At this point in the academic calendar, most high school seniors have applied to college, a process where they’ve put themselves “out there” with sincere personal essays and hard-earned grades. Now that it’s March, they’re starting to hear back about final college admissions decisions. Students around the world are checking their inboxes to see when…
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…
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…
Mid-December. The home stretch of college admissions season. Regular Decision deadlines are rapidly approaching, and we know that high school seniors may be feeling some extra pressure and anxiety about the process. Here are some Common Application tips to help get you over the finish line and submit your remaining applications. 1. Make sure you…