When students take AP, IB and AICE courses, they are studying college-level material while they’re in high school. These courses challenge students to explore topics in depth and work at a higher level by incorporating critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, multiple perspectives, and verbal communication skills. In a high school that uses a weighted GPA system,…
Despite a strained year for most academic institutions, dozens of colleges decided to add new and exciting programs for fall 2021. Both public and private institutions have added undergraduate and graduate degrees – in person and online – as well as certificate programs. Many of these programs are a result of economic, social, and demographic…
It’s almost time to start picking high school courses for next year. These decisions are important, and students should choose carefully. Class choice demonstrates a student’s initiative and drive as much as their academic aptitude. One class on a transcript won’t affect whether a student is accepted or denied by a college, but the combination…
For most students, choosing a college is the most important decision of their lives thus far. Understandably, making a college list can feel overwhelming given that there are over 4,000 colleges in the US. The best way to approach the list is to thoroughly research the choices and make well-informed decisions. The goal is to cultivate…
When it comes to college admissions, there are many myths about the process. The expert college advisors at International College Counselors are here to sort fact from fiction. Myth #1: Colleges want the well-rounded kid. Truth: When colleges look at a student’s application, they want to see passionate, focused individuals who have excelled in…