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An Expert Guide to Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling and Other Admission Options

An Expert Guide to Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling and Other Admission Options

With so many admissions options, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your student. While early admission policies, such as Early Decision or Early Action, can maximize a student’s chances of being admitted, the student and parents should carefully read and make sure they understand which option they are choosing and why….

BREAKING NEWS: Subject Tests and SAT Essay Have Been Eliminated

BREAKING NEWS: Subject Tests and SAT Essay Have Been Eliminated

This morning the College Board made two big announcements in the world of college admissions: for students in the U.S., both the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT essay writing section will be discontinued.  At International College Counselors, we’ve been hearing rumors for a while, and today College Board made it official. There were 20…

The Antidote to Uncertain Times?  Consider Graduate School

The Antidote to Uncertain Times? Consider Graduate School

Soon-to-be college graduates may find it difficult to land a job for reasons having nothing to do with them–and everything to do with the coronavirus. One option students in this position may want to consider is graduate school. Grad school can be a real opportunity to increase future earning potential while riding out a tough…

7 Tips for Managing Your Time as a High School Student

7 Tips for Managing Your Time as a High School Student

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…