Academic Counseling

Our counselor meets with students to discuss future goals and plan course choices for the remainder of their Upper School education. Students are asked to think about their strengths and weaknesses, both in and out of the classroom, and how that translates into academic interests. Career and personality assessments are provided to help guide them through these years of decision.

TESTING

Most 9^th-grade students take the NWEA MAP Growth Test as part of a school-wide testing initiative in October. Detailed testing information can be found on our Standardized Testing page.

Our counselor meets with students to focus on academic goals and post-graduation plans. In preparation for 10^th grade, course recommendations are made based on academic performance and goals in the spring of 9^th grade. The counselor will discuss with students individually what is still required of them for graduation credits.

10^th-grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend our high school planning meeting in the fall which helps provide a timeline and goals for university preparation.

TESTING

Most 10^th-grade students take the NWEA MAP Growth Test as part of a school-wide testing initiative in October. Detailed testing information can be found on our Standardized Testing page.

Our counselor meets with students to focus on academic goals and post-graduation plans. In 11^th grade, we focus in a more concentrated way on narrowing down options for careers and university options. In preparation for 11^th grade, course recommendations are made based on academic performance and goals in the spring of 10^th grade. The counselor will discuss with students individually what is still required of them for graduation credits.

11^th-grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend our College Planning Informational Meeting in the fall which helps provide a timeline and goals for university preparation.

TESTING

The PSAT/NMSQT is given to 11^th-grade students as part of a school-wide testing initiative. It serves as an assessment of knowledge as well as a practice for the SAT test. This test usually takes place in October.

11^th-grade students have the option to take the ACT and/or SAT test to help aid in their application acceptance to universities. The counselor also advises students on tests required for college admissions. Typically, students begin preparing and registering for exams in 11^th grade. It is recommended that they wait until the spring semester to take these tests.

ICSB is an official ACT testing site, so our students can take the ACT Digital test at ICSB. Students will register for the ACT test through the ACT website.

The SAT Digital test can be taken at the Fulbright Center in Budapest, Hungary. Students will register for the SAT test through the College Board website.

Detailed testing information can be found on our Standardized Testing page.

Our counselor meets with students to focus on academic goals and post-graduation plans. In 12^th grade, we focus on the application process for universities as well as preparing for life after high school. the spring of 11^th grade, course recommendations are made based on academic performance and goals. The counselor will discuss with students individually what is still required of them for graduation credits.

12^th-grade parents are encouraged to attend our Senior Year Informational Parent meeting in September. Also, there is a College Planning Informational Meeting in the fall which helps provide a timeline and goals for university preparation.

The counselor works with students (and their parents) to support their academic goals and university applications, both in group and individual settings.

TESTING

12^th-grade students have the option to take the ACT and/or SAT test to help aid in their application acceptance to universities. The counselor also advises students on tests required for college admissions, which include the aforementioned tests as well as any language tests needed for admission. It is recommended that students take these tests beginning in the fall semester.

ICSB is an official ACT testing site, so our students can take the ACT Digital test at ICSB. Students need to register for the ACT test through the ACT website.

The SAT Digital test can be taken at the Fulbright Center in Budapest, Hungary. Students will register for the SAT test through the College Board website. 

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) assesses an individual's proficiency in English, primarily for non-native speakers seeking admission to English-speaking universities or colleges. Students will register for the TOEFL test through the Fulbright Center's website and take the test at the Fulbright Center in Budapest, Hungary. 

Detailed testing information can be found on our Standardized Testing page.