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Nine Tips for Choosing the Right High School Courses

Nine Tips for Choosing the Right High School Courses

The courses a student takes in high school are important.  More than academic aptitude, class choice demonstrates a student’s initiative and drive. No one class on a transcript will alter a college acceptance or denial, but the combination of classes can make or break a student’s chances.      Here are some tips to guide you: 1. Meet the…

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10 of the Best New Year Resolutions for High School Students

It’s 2020!  A new year, a new decade!  There’s plenty of time to add resolutions to your list. International College Counselors has a few suggestions which can launch you into a strong college trajectory. Commit to getting good grades. You’ve been working hard to get to this point for 10+ years.  You can’t win by quitting before the finish…

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Find Your Perfect College Match.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Finding the right college isn’t always love at first sight. What appears devastatingly gorgeous in photos, may clash with your student’s personality in real life. Different angles to consider are academics, social life, and career goals.  1. Academics If a college doesn’t offer the major, classes, and related opportunities that interest…