Roughly 14% of public school students have a learning difference. Many of those students can—and do—thrive in college. But first, students with learning differences, like any student, need to navigate the college admissions process. Here are … [Read more...]
16 Tips for Being Recruited as a Student Athlete
At International College Counselors, parents frequently ask us how their student-athlete can get recruited by a college, and how their student-athlete can get noticed by the right coach. Standout, all-conference athletes at powerhouse high schools … [Read more...]
7 Considerations When Applying to College as a Visual Art or Design Major
For more than 20 years, Hans Evers, International College Counselors' Director of College Counseling, has worked with students applying to the most prestigious Art and Design programs. His students have … [Read more...]
Applying to College as a Music Major
Students who want to major in music must approach admissions focused on their potential future career, meaning they will have to navigate admission requirements such as pre-screenings and auditions in addition to traditional applications and essays. … [Read more...]
5 Myths Of High School Sports and Scholarships
Myth: Athletic Scholarships Are All Full-Ride Scholarships Countless high school athletes and their families assume that athletic scholarships are all full-ride scholarships. Unfortunately, this is not true. For every 100 high school students, there … [Read more...]