At Insight, your counselor will leverage our extensive experience with international students applying to American as well as other International Universities. Our first step is to fully understand your secondary school and your individual situation. Once we have done this, we can make appropriate recommendations to maximize your opportunities in your local area and abroad. Our ultimate goal is to help you find colleges that are best suited for your academic and professional goals.
High School Counseling: Pre-Admissions Services
- Academic performance support
- TOEFL & IELTS planning
- Admissions Testing planning (SAT/PSAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP Exams)
- Educate on the value and purpose of extracurricular involvement in the American context and explore appropriate opportunities
- Summer Internship planning strategy, admissions
- College Visit trip planning
- College Exploration: American and non-American Universities
12th Grade: Admissions Services
- Navigate the teacher recommendation & secondary school report processes
- College selection research
- Should I apply only to American Universities?
- College Admissions Essays
- College Admissions Applications
- Alumni Interview practice & support
- Financial considerations & requirements for International applicants
- Application submission and follow-up
More information about High School & College Admissions Counseling
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List of Test Optional Colleges 2022 and Beyond
September 13, 2021
The list contains the test-optional colleges that changed their admission policies due to COVID-19. Some have extended their test-optional policies. These policies are for first-year U.S. undergraduate applicants. This list was last updated on Sept 1..
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5 Tips for Your College Essays
August 20, 2021
It’s no secret that your college essays can influence your college admissions chances. You probably have been planning (and possibly stressing over) what to write and how to tell your story. Insight Senior College Admissions Counselor Jenny Bloom i..
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College Facts Friday: Barnard College
August 19, 2021
For this week’s #CollegeFactsFriday, we are going to New York, New York! Cue the music and let’s learn more about Barnard College. 1. Barnard College was named after Frederick A. P. Barnard, who founded the school (with the help ..
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Back to School: Get ready for a great academic year!
August 17, 2021
As your summer break comes to an end, you may be excited about a new school year (especially if you get to meet your classmates in person again!) or dreading the early mornings. Whichever describes you, it’s always a good idea to start preparing ea..
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List of Colleges Where Demonstrated Interest May Benefit You
August 11, 2021
As we dive deeper into the college application season, it’s important to build an authentic relationship with your top-choice university. For some colleges, demonstrated interest helps them understand which students will apply and attend their ..
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All You Need to Know about Demonstrated Interest
August 11, 2021
As some of you embark on the college admissions journey, you may start to hear the term “demonstrated interest.” How does it play into the college admissions process? What can you do to use demonstrated interest to your advantage? In this article..
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College Facts Friday: Emory University
July 23, 2021
Welcome back to another round of #CollegeFactsFriday! This week we are visiting the Peach State, Georgia. Just 3 miles away from Georgia’s state capitol Atlanta is Emory University, a private research liberal arts college. 1. EmoryR..
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Top 10 Summer Tasks for College Admissions
July 12, 2021
Summer is the perfect time to get a jump-start on your college admissions process. There are several steps that you can take to make the admissions process as stress-free as possible during the Fall. Even though your friends may procrastinate, there ..
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College Facts Friday: Carleton College
July 9, 2021
Happy Friday! For this week’s #CollegeFactsFriday we are visiting the state of 10,000 lakes. Carleton College, home of the Knights, is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota. 1. The most popular majors at Ca..
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2021-2022 SAT Registration is opened! Now what?
June 29, 2021
For those who check the College Board website often, you’ve probably noticed that the SAT registration is now open for August 2021 – June 2022 test dates! Here is a quick guide on when the SAT tests are happening, the deadlines for signin..
