Traditionally, May 1 has been designated as Decision Day, the day when high school seniors commit to a college by submitting their deposits for the coming academic year. As everyone across the world copes with coronavirus, more than 300 colleges and universities have moved back their commitment deadline to June 1. For many, the pushing back…
The courses a student takes in high school are important. More than academic aptitude, class choice demonstrates a student’s initiative and drive. No one class on a transcript will alter a college acceptance or denial, but the combination of classes can make or break a student’s chances. Here are some tips to guide you: 1. Meet the…
It’s 2020! A new year, a new decade! There’s plenty of time to add resolutions to your list. International College Counselors has a few suggestions which can launch you into a strong college trajectory. Commit to getting good grades. You’ve been working hard to get to this point for 10+ years. You can’t win by quitting before the finish…
We are excited to announce the recent addition of two outstanding new college advisors to International College Counselors. Director of College Counseling Sam Johnson brings substantial experience in admissions consulting. He is a Harvard University (BA, Russian Literature) and University of Southern California (MFA, Peter Stark Producing Program) graduate who returned to his hometown of New York…
For most students, choosing a college is the most important decision of their lives thus far. Understandably, making a college list can feel overwhelming given that there are over 4,000 colleges in the US. The best way to approach the list is to thoroughly research the choices and make well-informed decisions. The goal is to cultivate…