As families receive early round decisions, many students are preparing for the January regular round decisions. What’s also creeping up are holiday plans, family travel, and midterm finals. This may all feel overwhelming – this is also understandable. Help with the College Application & Essays – It Takes a Team For new seniors, International College Counselors is…
In September, International College Counselors wrote a blog about U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 College Rankings. As we know, high school students and their parents are almost always fascinated by college rankings, even though they should not be relied on to help students find the right college for them. On November 16, 2022, Yale and Harvard’s law schools,…
The college admissions process – without a doubt – is stressful for all who are involved, both parents and students. And just because you’re close to the end of the journey, this doesn’t make this experience any bit less tense and anxious. Here’s some college admissions tips for parents and a look at how…
There are many benefits to turning in your application in advance of the actual deadline. At International College Counselors, we recommend students submit their college applications at least three weeks before the admissions deadline. Why should students aim to get their college applications in early? Here are some reasons. 1. Peak performance. Stress kills productivity. Rushing to get…
Every October, students across the country take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, or PSAT/NMSQT. Almost all high school students take the PSAT during their junior year. Some students take the PSAT as sophomores (and even as freshmen) to get a feel for the test. Still, you may be wondering why this test is…