The SAT is going digital! Beginning in spring 2023 for international students and spring 2024 for students in the U.S, SAT takers will take the test on a computer or tablet. (And, beginning this fall, the PSAT will be offered solely in a digital format.) Given that the digital SAT will not be available until…
Many families hire International College Counselors with the sole intention of helping reduce college application process stress and anxiety. Three ICC team members recently attended The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling Conference (SACAC) in Jacksonville, FL, and heard a common theme among college admissions representatives: Students and parents are more stressed out about the…
Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office of the U.S. Department of Education, is changing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. The FAFSA determines families’ eligibility for federal grants, work-study, low-interest student loans, and some scholarships. The good news is that the FAFSA itself will be simplified. The application…
Whether a high school student is looking for a job or an internship, applying to college, pursuing a scholarship, or seeking to attend a study abroad program, they may be asked to submit a resume. It’s never too early to start working on a high school resume. Whether a student is just starting high school…
All your hard work has paid off! You’ve been accepted to college. Congratulations! Every college acceptance is something to celebrate! But you’re not done yet. You need to complete the enrollment process. Once a student has received their acceptances, here is what needs to be done: 2. Research. Research. Research. Follow the admissions department on Tik Tok or…