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Important to all ISA High School Students:

SAT, ACT and TOEFL tests are requested by American Colleges. For more information about these tests and for test registration, please see the following websites.

You should sign up online one month in advance from the test date. Juniors should sign up in May or June. Seniors should have already taken the test by December 3. However seniors are encouraged to sign up for the up coming test January 28, by December 22.

 Before you start the test, you should pick up the test Gear codes and quick start guide from the Boys’ and Girls’ school offices.

Conselor's Forms:

Secondary School Report Form 4
Senior Questionnaire 3
Information For Teacher Recomendation 2
Resume Worksheet 1

 

Graduation Requirements :

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The College Counselor Resources
The College Counselor is available to meet with students, parents and staff. Parents, please call ISA to make an appointment with the Counselor. The Counselor has information on many topics including:

  • How to improve your grades and GPA
  • Summer opportunities for gifted students & others
  • Volunteer opportunities (age 13 to adult)
  • Explanation of how to use counseling materials & reference books in the library
  • Parents' guide for college bound students
  • Career choices and educational options
  • Review of the College Times magazine
  • Tips on taking the SAT
  • How to get money for college
  • Career choices and educational options
  • Building your career while still in college
  • Scholarships
  • Financial Aid/ How to work with financial aid officers
  • Loans and grants
  • Choosing the best school for you - college match
  • Choosing a college major
  • Selective college admissions process
  • How to prepare a great college application
  • The campus visit and interview
  • On-line resources for students
  • Easing the transition from high school to college
  • Tips for staff on writing college recommendations and examples

Other materials the Counselor provides:

  • Counselor letter from colleges which include most current information
  • Virginia Health Careers
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • The Gourman Report on Undergraduate Programs
  • Rugg's Recommendations on the Colleges
  • US News and World Report- America's Best Colleges
  • College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook
  • The Scholarship Handbook
  • Index of Majors and Graduate Degrees
  • International Student Handbook
  • The College Handbook
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