College and Career Center - International School

View International’s 2024-25 IS School Profile

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.

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

Register for 2024-25 college visit in Naviance two days in advance.

September 17, 2024

Scheduled College Visits

College	Representative	Location	Date
University of Oregon	Amanda Chappell	Library	9/17/24 10:15 AM
University of Toronto	Lauren Castle	Conference Room	9/19/24 12:10 PM
Spring Hill College	Ridge Chautin	-	9/23/24 2:30 PM
Boston University	Carly Leonard	Library	9/24/24 8:30 AM
Alfred University	Mia Spencer	-	9/24/24 10:15 AM
Cornish College of the Arts	Carolyn Scherbinske	-	9/24/24 2:30 PM
Arizona State University-Tempe	Liza Calderon Soto	-	9/26/24 12:10 PM
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Yvonne Chiu	-	9/26/24 12:30 PM
Hofstra University	Samantha Schmeer	-	9/26/24 2:30 PM
Seattle University	Ruby Berliner	Library	9/30/24 10:15 AM
Central Washington University	Jacob Crowell	-	9/30/24 12:10 PM
University of Chicago	Allison White	Library	10/1/24 8:30 AM
University of Wisconsin-Madison	Mackenzie Johnson	Library	10/1/24 10:15 AM
Occidental College	Robin Hamilton	Conference Room	10/3/24 10:15 AM
Bryn Mawr College	Caitlin Brown	Conference Room	10/3/24 12:10 PM
Gonzaga University	Theresa Howlett	Conference Room	10/3/24 2:30 PM
Lewis & Clark College	Joe Johnson	-	10/7/24 10:15 AM
Wellesley College	Nhia Solari	-	10/7/24 2:30 PM
University of Massachusetts-Amherst	John Moore	-	10/8/24 8:30 AM
University of Southern California	Isaiah Sneed	Library	10/8/24 10:15 AM
Dartmouth College	Kevin Donohue	-	10/8/24 12:10 PM
Bowdoin College	Kate Featherston	-	10/9/24 10:55 AM
University of Rochester	Nicholas Albanese	-	10/9/24 12:55 PM
Whitman College	Daniel Bloor	-	10/10/24 10:15 AM
Franklin and Marshall College	Jen Carriere	-	10/10/24 12:10 PM
University of Aberdeen	Frances Walsh	-	10/10/24 2:30 PM
Emory University	Josh Beskind	-	10/14/24 2:30 PM
Western Washington University	Fiona Tracey	Library	10/15/24 8:30 AM
University of Puget Sound	Heidi Huckins	-	10/15/24 10:15 AM
New York University	Annie Nelson	-	10/15/24 2:30 PM
Claremont McKenna College	Alan Hernandez	Library	10/17/24 10:15 AM
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Ryan Bottimore	Library	10/21/24 10:15 AM
San Jose State University	Axel Garcia	-	10/21/24 12:10 PM
The University of British Columbia	Thish Rajapakshe	-	10/21/24 2:30 PM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Mariesa Negosanti	-	10/22/24 8:30 AM
Pitzer College	Nathaniel Wyrick	-	10/22/24 10:15 AM
St Olaf College	David Wagner	-	10/22/24 10:15 AM
University of Colorado Boulder	Gabby Harper	-	10/22/24 12:10 PM
Santa Clara University	Derrick Hwa	-	10/22/24 2:30 PM
University of California-Davis	Kelsey Howard	-	10/23/24 10:55 AM
Case Western Reserve University	Lindsay Pan	-	10/23/24 12:55 PM
Northeastern University	Olivia Harris	-	10/24/24 10:15 AM
University of Greenwich	Adam Austin	-	10/24/24 12:10 PM
Willamette University	Allie Kvidera	-	10/24/24 2:30 PM
Boston College	James Dewey-Rosenfeld	-	10/29/24 2:30 PM
Washington University in St Louis	Justin Wilson	-	10/31/24 10:15 AM

“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 with required teacher, principal, and parent signatures at least 5 days in advance. Up to 5 absences 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. 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 will often give you access to a recording.

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 will often give you access to a recording.

DATE	EVENT	TIME/LOCATION	RSVP (usually free, req’d)
Sept 24	College Affordability & Scholarships	5-6pm/online	Register at: College Affordability & Scholarships
Oct 8	The CSS Profile	5-6pm/online	Register at: The CSS Profile
Oct 24	Ask Us Anything: College Applications	5-6pm/online	Register at: Ask Us Anything: College Applications
Oct 25-26	NACAC National College Fair	9-noon/Friday and noon-4pm Saturday at Seattle Convention Center	Register for NACAC24
Dec 3	Completing the FAFSA	5-6pm/online	Register at: Completing the FAFSA

Virtual college tour info: NACAC, 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 to 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.