Don’t let the uncertainty of today derail your child’s college dreams. International College Counselors is navigating the evolving college admissions landscape so you don’t have to do it alone – from academic programs and campus questions to … [Read more...]
Five Tips for College Bound High School Juniors
Junior year is the homestretch for students in high school. Critical decisions will need to be made during the winter and spring that could have a major impact on the next five years and long beyond. This year students need to start narrowing their … [Read more...]
Great Ways for Parents of High School Students to Spend Their Tax Refunds:
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average 2012 tax refund is roughly $3000. Here are some great suggestions for what to do with the money you get back if you’re a parent of a teenager who plans to attend college: 1. Pay for Tutoring. … [Read more...]
Get Your Teacher Recommendations Now
Juniors, we’re talking to you. Even if you don’t know what schools you’re applying to, the time to ask for a Letter of Recommendation is now. If you’re applying to almost any private college at all, you’ll need a Letter of Recommendation. By … [Read more...]
College Admissions Officers Use Blogs and Facebook
In the era of Facebook.com, MySpace.com, podcasts, blogs, and instant messaging, there’s definitely been an increase in prospective college students using social networking tools to find out about and apply to colleges. Let’s take Facebook. Schools … [Read more...]