College Counseling
The College Counseling Office at ANS is involved in many activities to serve all students. It focuses on counseling students about the importance of building the best four year record possible to reflect academic and extra-curricular achievement to maximize the potential of each individual. Emphasis is made on student responsibility for learning, expanding self-awareness of academic strengths, interests and aptitudes to prepare for career exploration and college search. From 9th through 11th grade our High School students engage in our College Readiness program which covers stage related topics that allow them to build skills and a strong student profile for future college applications. College Advisory sessions are offered to the 12th graders as the culmination of our College Readiness program. These sessions assist students in finalizing their college applications journey. The Student Services Office also prepares transcripts, communicates with colleges, organizes college visits, sends official supporting documents to Colleges and Universities and provides students with information that might be required in their college application process.

Mrs. Rubi Zeledón
Certified College Admissions Counselor
rzeledon@ans.edu.ni
College Readiness Program
9th Grade
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Importance of rigorous courses to build a strong academic profile
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PSAT/ SAT
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Importance of extracurricular activities and community service
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Personality Psychometric Assessment
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Scheduling for the upcoming school year
10th Grade
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Preparing for the SAT
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Summer engagement
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Keeping a portfolio of achievements
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Requirements for college applications
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Building first draft of College Resume
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Personality Psychometric Assessment
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Scheduling for the upcoming school year
11th Grade
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Preparing for the SAT
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Summer engagement
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Keeping a portfolio of achievements
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Requirements for college applications
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Building first draft of College Resume
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Personality Psychometric Assessment
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Scheduling for the upcoming school year
12th Grade
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Finalizing student’s college essay
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Learning about the different financial aid options
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Sending Tests Scores
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Getting ready for applications submissions
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College Interviews
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Hunting Ground Documentary
What Universities say about our Tigers
Gustavo is one of the most can-do, positive, kind, and helpful students I know. He volunteered to become an AU Diplomat US Global Nomad student ambassador in his first year at AU, and now as a sophomore he is the interim AU Diplomats coordinator managing 40 other international and US Global Nomad student volunteers and various committees to promote AU’s international diversity and inclusive sense of community. As his direct supervisor, I admire his dedication, support, and how he manages to balance his class work and 2 other jobs with our important volunteer program. He has excellent time management skills which are not often found in an 2nd year student! ANS and you should be very proud of your alumnus, and we’re delighted to have Gustavo at AU!
EVELYN LEVINSON, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
ABOUT GUSTAVO MORICE – CLASS OF 2021
Nydia del Carmen’s blazing intellect, avid curiosity, courtesy and kindness are a gift to our learning community. I rarely accept first-year students in my lecture class. Out of sixty students, I chose only four. To my great fortune, Nydia is one of them. Nydia is an extraordinarily fine student. I hope I have the privilege of serving as one of Nydia’s mentors throughout her Yale career. Thank you for the opportunity to sing Nydia’s praises. She is a joy.
CAMILLE TOMASSON, FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES PROFESSOR AT YALE UNIVERSITY
ABOUT NYDIA DEL CARMEN – CLASS OF 2022
Acceptances
Adelphi University
American University
American University of Paris
Auburn University
Barnard College
Baylor University
Boston University
Bowdoin University
Brown University
Brock University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western University
Catholic University of America
Clemson University
College of Liberal Arts
Columbia University
Concordia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Dayton University
Dominican University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Erasmus University
Florida International University
Fordham University
Gannon University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hamilton University
High Point University
Hult University
IE University
Indiana University
IUBH Campus Studies
Jacobs University
John Hopkins University
Johnson & Wales
Karlshochschule International University
Lafayette College
Lakehead University
Lehigh University
Lesley University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Lynn University
McGill University
Marquette University
Maryland Institute College of Arts
Marymount University
Merrimack University
Miami Dade College
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oregon State University
Pace University
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
Ryerson University
Saint Edward’s University
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary’s University
Santa Clara University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of Visual Arts
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Southern Methodist University
Suffolk University
Temple University
Texas Christian University
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
Universidad de Navarra
University College Dublin
University of Alabama
University of California in San Diego
University of California Santa Barbara
University of Central Florida
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Hawaii
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Massachusetts
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Plymouth
University of Redlands
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Toronto
University of Utah
University of Waterloo
University of Virginia
University of Windsor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Villanova University
Wellesley College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
York University
Important Dates
SAT 2022-2023
Exam Date
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Saturday, March 11, 2023 – DIGITAL
Saturday, May 6, 2023 – DIGITAL
Saturday, June 3, 2023 – DIGITAL
ACT 2022-2023
Exam Date
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Online Resources
Big Future College BoardGreat site to search thousands of colleges, descriptions,and links. |
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Colleges That Change Lives“Colleges That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process.” |
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Undergraduate Schools in CanadaLinks to Universities and Colleges in Canada. |
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Guide for College Readiness Testing (PDF) |
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ACT RegistrationOnline registration for the ACT. |
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SAT RegistrationOnline registration for the SAT and SAT Subject tests. |
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Test Optional SchoolsA list of colleges and universities that do not require the SAT/ACT for admission can be found here. |
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TOEFL RegistrationOnline registration for the TOEFL English Proficiency Exam. |
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CSS ProfileCSS/Financial Aid Profile through CollegeBoard is required by many colleges if a student wishes to be considered for financial aid. Check your university to see if its required. |
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EFCHow colleges find your Estimated Family Contribution and determine how much financial “need” each student can attain. |
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Non-US Citizens
Leading US Institutions with Financial Aid for International Undergraduates2013 Leading US Institutions with Financial Aid for International Undergraduates |
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EducationUSAFinance your studies: Resources, videos, budgets, etc. for non-US citizens. |
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eduPASSFinancial Aid for International Students |
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NAFSA: Association of International EducatorsFinancial aid for undergraduate international students |
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US Citizens
FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid |
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FastwebCreate an account and be matched with scholarships that you may qualify for. |
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Scholarships.comCreate a free account and receive constant updates of scholarships that you may qualify for. |
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Education Loan Finance |
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