The college admissions cycle is more competitive, complex, and fast-changing than ever before. Between testing policy reversals, AI monitoring, mental health initiatives, and diversity priorities, today’s applicants must be not just well-qualified—but well-prepared. Here’s a comprehensive look at the college admissions trends 2025 shaping the journey to college this year—and how students can strategically position…
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…
At the conclusion of each year’s admission cycle, the college experts at International College Counselors meet as a team to reflect on college admissions trends and the results of that year’s process. We examine our clients’ results as well as the admission data offered by the colleges themselves. The more counselors, parents, and students know,…