So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of big changes, and the college admissions process is no different. Some pieces of the application that used to be required are now optional, and what colleges mean by “optional” needs further explanation and … [Read more...]
The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing
Each new day of the COVID-19 crisis brings changes. However, what doesn't change is International College Counselors' commitment to delivering dedicated service and the latest news to our families. Standardized testing options have particularly been … [Read more...]
The New Environmental Context Dashboard “Adversity Score” and What this Means
The College Board (the nonprofit company that administers the SAT) announced it will provide an Environmental Context Dashboard (ECD) or what the media has labeled an “adversity score” to every SAT score report it sends to colleges in 2020. The ECD … [Read more...]
Get into College Without the SAT or ACT
Stressed about the SAT or ACT? The last SAT of the year is on June 2. The last ACTs are on June 9 and July 14. Now, have you heard about test-optional and test-flexible schools? Some of the best schools in the country are test-optional or … [Read more...]
SAT Subject Tests: What are They and What are My Alternatives?
Although less and less common, some schools still ‘recommend,’ ‘welcome,’ or ‘encourage’ students to take the SAT Subject Tests for college admissions. At a number of selective schools, scores on the SAT Subject tests are mandatory requirements for … [Read more...]
