Did you know that International College Counselors is an approved Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)? We can verify and certify that a volunteer has met the requirements to receive a PVSA. This is another benefit ICC offers our clients at no additional cost. What is the PVSA? Established in 2003 by…
When students take AP, IB, AICE, or Dual Enrollment classes, they get a chance to tackle college-level material while still in high school. These programs encourage students to dive deeper into subjects, sharpen their critical thinking, and get a feel for what college coursework is like. Many schools that use weighted GPA systems reward the…
You may be surprised to learn that nearly a quarter of American college students who start at one four-year institution will transfer to a different one to finish their degree. Some students may acquire their associate’s degree at a community college before transferring to a university for two more years. Others may decide that where…
Happy New Year to all parents of high school students! As we step into a new year and adjust to writing “2025,” it’s a great time to set some resolutions. Here are a few suggestions from International College Counselors to help you navigate the college process and cherish the time left with your high schooler,…
Happy Holidays! We want to take a moment of gratitude for all our families who trusted us to help their students reach their college goals. Sharing this journey with each of you has been a privilege and a blessing. First and foremost, we’d like to congratulate our amazing 2024 seniors. So far there have been…