A college application deadline is not the same as the deadline for a high school paper or project. For starters, the college application deadline is non-negotiable; if you miss the deadline, you miss your opportunity of acceptance. Additionally, there are many benefits to turning in your application prior to the actual deadline. At International College…
College admissions interviews give students the opportunity to highlight their best qualities while giving the colleges a chance to see a student’s personality. Interviews aren’t usually required, but at International College Counselors we encourage students to meet with college interviewers whenever possible. Here are 10 tips for success with the college admissions interview: Plan your…
In less than two weeks, college application season officially begins. On August 1 the Common Application for students applying for fall 2021 goes live! Seniors will be able to apply to the more than 800 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad that rely on the Common App as their primary application. Has your student started…
Don’t let the uncertainty of today derail your child’s college dreams. International College Counselors is navigating the evolving college admissions landscape so you don’t have to do it alone – from academic programs and campus questions to testing and internships. If you have questions or feel overwhelmed with guiding your middle school or high school…
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…