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.
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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How to Build Your College List
May 20, 2022
There are so many college ranking systems – US News might be the most famous one in the USA, but there are also lists from the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few. Can’t you just copy/paste a colle..
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College Facts Friday: Georgia Tech
May 12, 2022
In this week’s #CollegeFactsFriday, we are heading to Atlanta to learn more about Georgia Institute of Technology (aka. Georgia Tech). 1. A coin toss at graduation? In 1890, the first two engineers graduated from Georgia Tech. To decide wh..
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Recommendation Letters: the Great vs. the Not-So-Good
May 4, 2022
Letters of recommendation can play a key role in the college admissions process. Many colleges, especially private universities, view their applicants holistically. They want to know who you are as a “whole person,” rather than focusing on only y..
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Happy College Signing Day, Insight Class of 2022!
April 30, 2022
On May 1st, we celebrate our amazing Class of 2022! It has been our privilege as a team to work with the students and families that entrusted us during this process. We are so proud of all the hard work, resilience, creativity, and dedication shown b..
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College Facts Friday: UC Davis
April 29, 2022
Happy Friday! You know what this means – YES, another round of quick #CollegeFacts! This week we are checking out one of the UCs. Located less than an hour away from the California state capital, UC Davis has a lot to offer. A fan of Tolkien..
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3 Insight Tips to Stress Management
April 27, 2022
As you progress through high school, you may start picking harder courses, taking on leadership roles in your extracurricular activities, and working on challenging projects over the summer. You are probably even doing all of these while trying to fi..
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Waitlist and Appeal – What Should You Do?
March 9, 2022
We always look forward to this time of year filled with excitement — the time when college decisions are released. It marks years of hard work and dedication. It also brings with it hope for the future and a new beginning. And while we celebrate ac..
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What You Need to Know About Advanced Placements (APs)
February 23, 2022
If you or anyone in your family are currently in high school, you must have heard of Advanced Placement (AP) classes or exams. From AP tests vs. AP classes to how many APs should you take, in this article, Insight’s Head of College Admissions Couns..
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5 Important Questions to Ask When You Plan Your Summer
January 10, 2022
Summer activities are a crucial part of the college evaluation process. Colleges want to see what high school students do with their long breaks and free time. Outside of the more-confined, structured school year, the activities you choose to pursue ..
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College Facts Friday: Lehigh University
January 6, 2022
It’s another #CollegeFactsFriday! This week, we are heading to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to learn more about Lehigh University. 1. Lehigh University’s Taylor Stadium was the third concrete stadium in the United States. It was built ..
