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The Real March Madness? College Admissions Decisions

The Real March Madness? College Admissions Decisions

March means time for NCAA championship basketball and final college admissions decisions from colleges. Colleges across the US are now letting students know if their application has been accepted, waitlisted or denied.   After the colleges’ decisions come the champion-level decisions.  COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISION: ACCEPTED Wooot! Getting into any college deserves celebration. If your student has been…

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

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,…

Keeping the Faith: High School Faith-Based Activities and College Admissions

Keeping the Faith: High School Faith-Based Activities and College Admissions

When it comes to college admissions, a student’s grades and course rigor are the most important factors of consideration. But, without a doubt, a student’s extracurricular activities, including faith-based activities, can make a big difference in an application. Not only are extracurriculars great for students as they develop and discover their interests, but they also…