In addition to the Common App essay (also known as the “personal statement,”) many schools require their own school-specific essays, also known as supplemental essays. Colleges request these so they can get to know the student even better. If … [Read more...]
Five To-Dos Before the Common App Launches
In less than two weeks, college application season officially begins. On August 1 the Common Application for students applying for fall 2021 goes live! Seniors will be able to apply to the more than 800 universities and colleges in the U.S. and … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Application Essays Released
NEW COVID-19 ESSAY Students using the 2020-2021 Common Application and/or Coalition Application to apply to college will find a new dedicated space which they can use to elaborate, if they wish, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Transfer Students
If you’re planning to transfer colleges, you’re not alone. Close to a quarter of American college students who start at a four-year institution transfer at some point. At International College Counselors, we know how important it is for students … [Read more...]
9 Smart Strategies for Filling Out the Common App
On August 1, the Common Application went live. This means it's time to get serious. Seniors can now start filling out applications to the over 750 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad that use this online platform. Although some colleges, … [Read more...]
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