SAT - Calendar Error

The school calendar says we are offering the SAT on June 1.  That is an error.  We will not be offering SAT at AISC on June 1.  Any senior who needs the SAT as an ending exam should register to take it on May 4.

Upcoming SAT

AISC has two remaining test dates for the SAT this school year, January 26 and May 4.  All juniors who anticipate needing a SAT score for college admission should take the test during one of these times.  If students anticipate needing SAT subject tests for college admissions they should also plan to take those.  

The deadline for registering for the January test date is December 28.  I would recommend that students register prior to our break, however, in case they encounter difficulties.  In order to register they need both our School Test Code: 671540 and our Test Center Number: 63183.  Remember that we test only AISC students and these numbers should not be shared with students outside our school

Please let me know if you have questions.

Sol Bridge Representative to visit AISC

A representative from Sol Bridge University in South Korea will be on campus to visit with our students during lunch on Friday, December 6.  Parents are also welcome to attend.

Senior/Alumni Lunch

There will be a lunch held on January 8th for current seniors and any alumni who can attend.  The goal of this lunch is for alumni to have the opportunity to visit AISC and reconnect with us, and for seniors to hear about life after AISC.  Please help spread the word if you know of alumni who will be in Chennai at that time.  They should RSVP to hscounselor@aisch.org.

A college isn’t a trophy. It’s a match.

As I was reading the University of Southern California's counselor newsletter I was struck by their tagline: A college isn't a trophy.  It's a match.  Such wise words!  As you continue to help your child explore their college options, please help them research past the brand.  They will be much happier at a college that is a good match for them.  There's much more to a school than the name.  Individual programs within schools may have a very different ranking than the overall college.  Things like location, campus life, extra-curricular activities, internship opportunities, and research facilities can play a huge role in making the right match.  As our seniors begin to make their choices they need to learn as much as they can about each school.  

London School of Economics Representative

A representative from the London School of Economics will be visiting AISC on November 27th.  He will meet with students during lunch.  He will also do a presentation for parents at 10:30 in the BBT.  Please plan to join us!

College Rankings

As students think about the college they will attend, rankings can seem like an important factor.  Please take the time to read the following blog post.  It might inspire you to do a little fact checking on your own to discover exactly what the rankings are based on.  A high ranking does not necessarily mean a university is the right fit.  http://blog.ikcblr.com/ranking-rankings/