Special Students – Athletes, LD, Art Majors

Game On: How to be Recruited as a Student-Athlete

How Does College Sports Recruitment Work? Being recruited to a college as a student-athlete is no easy feat. However, hopeful students interested in college sports recruitment can be proactive and take certain steps increase to their chances. Thousands of athletes are overlooked simply because coaches didn’t know they were out there. Whatever your sport, below…

Tips on College Admissions for Students with Learning Differences

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 some tips on college admissions for students with learning differences. How to Find Colleges that Accommodate Learning Differences and…

16 Tips for Being Recruited as a Student Athlete

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 typically get noticed by scouts and coaches. However, that leaves thousands of outstanding athletes at smaller high schools being overlooked…

7 Considerations When Applying to College as a Visual Art or Design Major

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 been accepted for Art and Architecture at The Cooper Union, for Product Design at Art Center College of Design, Fashion Design at…

Applying to College as a Music Major

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. It is important to stay organized and keep track of all necessary components in order to avoid becoming overwhelmed…