NDIHS College Counseling
Testing Information
SAT/College Board code for NDIHS 731151
SAT/ACT test prep courses in Paris
Studying in the US
Online applications
CommonApp- more than 700 colleges-including some international universities use this online application
Coalition College Application - more than 90 colleges
Universal College Application- more than 30 colleges
Finding the right college for you:
Big Future- college search engine
Scholarships for US universities:
Study in France
L'Etudiant or Studyrama to find local college fairs (called salons) for majors you are interested in France
Parcoursup- is the online French university application. This link explains how to apply to French colleges without the bac. What is the DAP?
Campus France- To study in France as an international student you must start here and go through your country's office. The process begins in October for international students.
Study in the UK
**medical and veterinary school deadline October 15.
Study in Ireland
Study in Germany
Study in the Netherlands/Holland
What should I study? Online personality tests etc...
Online tests to help you in your search for colleges and find your personality type.
Finding international universities
EUNiCAS-European University Central Application Support Service
Bachelors Portal in the EU- search for bachelor programs worldwide
EU Asia higher education platform- find programs in English in the EU and in Asia
CommonApp Essay Topics
Choose a topic from below and begin to write your college essay now if you are planning on applying to US colleges. This is a process and to write a good essay takes time. It is never too early to start!
Below is the full set of essay prompts for 2021-2022.
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.