One of the benefits of attending an American high school is that you have access to a ton of resources, including college counseling. Most college counselors are incredibly savvy when it comes to university selection based on a particular student\u2019s academic profile. However, there are a few key areas where college counselors at US high schools fall short when advising international students.<\/p>\n
Below we\u2019ve uncovered a few industry secrets you need to know before submitting your college admissions applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, most foreign high schools do not teach you how to adjust to American culture. They don’t teach you how to write about yourself. In fact, many of you come from more traditional cultures that focus mostly on perfecting exam scores. This presents a challenge for most international students who first try to tackle the US college admissions essay or confront the \u201cActivities\u201d section of the Common Application. Because of this, Admissions Committees view international students as rigid and robotic. <\/em>How do you overcome this stereotype?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you pay attention to the news headlines, you\u2019ve noticed several foreign SAT exam centers have come under increasing scrutiny for cheating and corruption. This makes Admissions Committees view your college application with greater caution and examine your test scores or grades with extra attention to detail.<\/p>\n Our advice?<\/strong> Take the SAT in the United States where exam centers are more trusted, rather than in your home country.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depending on which country you\u2019re from, diversity can work for you or against you. For example, American universities receive more than 200,000 Chinese applicants each year, which makes competition among Chinese students much more difficult.<\/p>\n1. You must overcome the \u201crobot\u201d stereotype.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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2. Corruption is a real concern.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Diversity is an admissions factor.<\/strong><\/h2>\n