At International College Counselors, we pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of the changing admissions landscape. Through our “aim high” approach, we guide students to reach their academic and college goals. This year marks our 20th anniversary. We are filled with a deep sense of pride as we announce our admissions results for…
With so many applications flooding in, a number of colleges are looking for students to do more, such as “demonstrate interest” in a college to help them decide which ones to accept. Gain extra points with admissions by showing the colleges that you’re interested in them. In the mind of admission readers, students who show…
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”…
National Merit Scholarships are financial awards offered as part of a national academic competition. If you are interested in learning how to earn a National Merit Scholarship, read on. What is the National Merit Scholarship Program? The National Merit Scholarship Program is a national academic competition that offers recognition and scholarships to select high school…