The college admissions landscape changes every year. And with every change comes new plans, challenges, and opportunities to consider. Here are seven trends the advisors at International College Counselors are helping families navigate in 2023. 1. Colleges are still experimenting with SAT/ ACT requirements. SAT or ACT scores are no longer required by approximately 80% of four-year…
As colleges get more and more selective about the students they admit, high schoolers and their parents are feeling more stressed. Adding to the pressure is the news about high achievers whose applications have been turned down by very competitive colleges. This knowledge, plus knowing how to fill out the applications, choosing which high school…
Seniors, get started with these start to finish tips for the Common Application! On August 1, the Common Application went live. Now is the time to start filling out your application. The Common App is by far the most popular way to apply to college. This application is accepted by nearly 900 colleges and universities…
As winter ice thaws and spring flowers begin to bloom, colleges are—or will be soon— notifying applicants of their college admissions decisions. Now especially, parents need to be supportive, even if they’re suffering from anxiety, too. This time is about the student, not the parent. Below are some tips to help with college admissions decisions…
Introducing a new form of college admissions interview: the asynchronous interview for college admissions. In this form of interview now being utilized by college admissions representatives at a number of schools, a student is guided through a structured interview process, which they do on their own. What is an asynchronous interview for college admissions? “Asynchronous”…