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 you’re working on your supplemental essays now, you’re almost at the finish line! Some…
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 abroad that rely on the Common App as their primary application. Has your student started…
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 personally and/or academically. The question is optional, and there is no need to answer the question…
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 to like the school they attend. For students considering a transfer, here are some tips: …
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, like the University of Florida and some state school systems like the University of…