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Mark Your Calendars: SAT and ACT Dates for 2021-2022 Are Now Available!

Mark Your Calendars: SAT and ACT Dates for 2021-2022 Are Now Available!

The College Board and ACT have released a full schedule of testing dates for the upcoming academic year. This is a return to “normal” after last year saw many test dates cancelled or at limited capacity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As college counselors, we are often asked, “Which test should I take?” The answer is, all colleges will…

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of big changes, and the college admissions process is no different. Some pieces of the application that used to be required are now optional, and what colleges mean by “optional” needs further explanation and clarification. What “test optional” means Test optional means just that: it is…

The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing

The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing

Each new day of the COVID-19 crisis brings changes. However, what doesn’t change is International College Counselors’ commitment to delivering dedicated service and the latest news to our families. Standardized testing options have particularly been impacted by the pandemic. Listed here are the most recent updates from the world of testing. SAT: The College Board…