Happy New Year to all parents of high school students! As we adjust to writing the new year on all our documents, there’s still plenty of time to add resolutions to your list. International College Counselors has a few suggestions to help you through the college process and make the time you have left with…
Mid-December. The home stretch of college admissions season. Regular Decision deadlines are rapidly approaching, and we know that high school seniors may be feeling some extra pressure and anxiety about the process. Here are some Common Application tips to help get you over the finish line and submit your remaining applications. 1. Make sure you…
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,…
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…
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…