Decision making after the thick envelopes!
The envelopes are in. If your student has more than one thick envelope in hand, they’re in the driver’s seat. The colleges have taken their sweeeeet time choosing you, and now it’s your turn to...
View ArticleHow to Ask for an Early Letter of Recommendation
1. Make an appointment to speak with your recommenders. Don’t just thrust letter materials into a teacher’s hand the five minutes you have between periods or tackle a coach in the locker room. This...
View ArticleGreat Ways for Parents of High School Students to Spend Their Tax Refunds:
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average 2012 tax refund is roughly $3000. Here are some great suggestions for what to do with the money you get back if you’re a parent of a teenager who...
View ArticleInternational College Counselors Expands with New Florida Offices
International College Counselors is pleased to announce the expansion of their college admissions counseling business with new offices in Miami, Coral Gables and Palm Beach, Florida. International...
View ArticleAP Grade Reporting
To report the AP test or not to report the AP test, that is this week’s question. After taking one of the many various AP tests, there are usually three ways a student will feel: Great! Good. And...
View ArticleNotes from Our Counselor Breakfast with Admissions Reps
Get your Insider Information here. Last week, the team at International College Counselors attended a counselor breakfast with admissions representatives from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and...
View ArticleFormer President of Pine Crest School to Join International College Counselors
International College Counselors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lourdes Martinez Cowgill to the position of Senior Director of College Counseling. Cowgill, who served as president of...
View ArticleOnline Courses: Build a Better College Resume and Improve Your College...
High School students in their pajamas can enhance their college applications. Colleges love to see that a high school student has taken online courses even if no credit is awarded for the course....
View ArticleCollege Admissions Advisors Answer Questions on “Rigor” for High School Students
College admissions advisors often recommend that students take the most ‘rigorous’ course load possible. But what do terms like “rigorous course load” mean and how rigorous should a student’s schedule...
View Article10 Opportunities for High Schools Students During Winter Break
Most high school students look forward to winter break as a welcome break. High school life is busy and stressful with classes, study time, activities, and friends. While students do deserve some rest...
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