College and Career Center
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International School supports a college-going culture:
- 6th-12th: Rigorous 7×7 coursework to develop college readiness
- 6th-12th: Guidance lessons focusing on attitude, knowledge, and skills pertaining to college and career
- 6th-12th: Parent Nights
- 9th-12th: High School and Beyond Plan
- 9th-12th: BSD College Conference
- 11th: Junior Appt.-30 minutes with student, parents/guardians, and HS counselor
- 11th: BSD provides PSAT (Oct) and SAT (Spring)
- 11th-12th: College Visits at International School
- 12th: College Boot Camp in August before Senior year
- 12th: Alumni Panel
- 12th: BSD provides SAT (Fall)
College Visits at International School
International School juniors and seniors are invited to attend visits by college and university admissions representatives. Registration through Naviance is required. Find an up to date list of visits in your student Naviance account.
If you are an admissions representative, please login or create a free account at CounselorCommunity.com to schedule through RepVisits. We look forward to your visit!
Questions? Please email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary, at follettj@bsd405.org
College Boot Camp
IS College Boot Camp is a summer workshop for International School's rising seniors designed to kick start the college application process. It is highly recommended and includes the following:
- The College Essay
- The bulk of our time will be on brainstorming, writing and editing each student’s main and supplemental essays
- Guidance and edit suggestions provided for each student, including follow-up edits of essays
- One-on-one session with student to discuss college essay(s)
- Applications
- Public School Applications
- Private School Applications
- Common Application
This camp is presented by International School staff and held at International School’s library in August. Payment, made online through student’s account in TouchBase, is registration. Cost is $100.
“Off Campus” College Visits
These occur in many ways: on the college campus, virtually, or at a local event. Some colleges offer financial assistance for on-campus visits. Learn more here.
Planning to visit a college campus? See our attendance procedures here. You must complete a pre-arranged absence form and submit it with required teacher, principal, and parent signatures at least 5 days in advance. Up to 5 absences are excused per student per school year.
We receive promotional information about career and college events and encourage you to research your schools of interest for more opportunities. Registration for online events often includes access to the recording.
- Virtual college tour info: NACAC, CollegeReel.org, YouVisit, campustours.com, and university sites.
Pre-College (Summer) Programs
Pre-college programs are one of many ways to explore your academic curiosities, gain insight into colleges, and demonstrate your desire to learn. Participation is NOT pre-admittance to the college. Search for programs by subject and at schools of interest.