When it comes to college admissions, there are more myths than the Greeks ever conceived. So how do we know the truths? The annual “State of College Admission” report collects facts. Top line good news, your student is not more likely to be struck by lightning than to be admitted to Stanford. According to the National Association for…
When it comes to college admissions, there are many myths about the process. The expert college advisors at International College Counselors are here to sort fact from fiction. Myth #1: Colleges want the well-rounded kid. Truth: When colleges look at a student’s application, they want to see passionate, focused individuals who have excelled in…
Give a holiday gift that will make a real difference in the life of someone you love. Give the gift of a college advisor – a gift that will last a lifetime and may enable your child or grandchild to buy all the expensive items on their own wish lists. An expert and experienced college…
Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and appreciating the good things we have in our lives. Also important is thinking about those who don’t have it as good. By helping out this Thanksgiving, students can not only earn community service hours, but more importantly, they can make a contribution to their community and to the…
High school will never be stress-free. From extracurriculars to schoolwork, there’s much to do. Then there’s the volunteer work, paid work, homework and helping out at home. And it’s still important to take the time to chill. So how do you manage your time while fitting everything in with less stress? Here are some tips from…