• ANS E-mail
  • ANS Portal
  • ANS Employee Hub
  • Library
  • MAP Test
  • Windows DLP
  • Online Resources

American Nicaraguan School

Connecting the Global Community

  • About
    • Welcome from the Director General
    • About the School
    • School Profile
    • Strategic Plan
    • Board of Directors
    • ANS Bylaws
    • Children Protection Handbook
    • Calendar
    • PTO
    • Employment
  • Academics
    • Primary
    • Secondary
    • Flex Day
    • Innovation & Technology
    • Library
  • Student Services
    • Inclusion
    • Secondary
    • College Counseling
    • Transcripts – Official Document Requests
  • Extracurricular
    • Athletics
    • Clubs
    • Eye of the Tiger
  • Admissions
    • Welcome to Admissions
    • How To Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Contact Admissions
  • COVID-19
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • COVID-19 Handbook
    • COVID-19 Symptoms Report
  • ELI

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

  • Importance of rigorous courses to build a strong academic profile

  • PSAT/ SAT

  • Importance of extracurricular activities and community service

  • Personality Psychometric Assessment

  • Scheduling for the upcoming school year

10th Grade

  • Preparing for the SAT

  • Summer engagement

  • Keeping a portfolio of achievements

  • Requirements for college applications

  • Building first draft of College Resume

  • Personality Psychometric Assessment

  • Scheduling for the upcoming school year

11th Grade

  • Preparing for the SAT

  • Summer engagement

  • Keeping a portfolio of achievements

  • Requirements for college applications

  • Building first draft of College Resume

  • Personality Psychometric Assessment

  • Scheduling for the upcoming school year

12th Grade

  • Finalizing student’s college essay

  • Learning about the different financial aid options

  • Sending Tests Scores

  • Getting ready for applications submissions

  • College Interviews

  • 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

* Information updated on April 2022

School Profile

View

Application Destination Guides

  • Guide to Studying in the UK
  • Guide to Studying in the USA
  • Guide to Studying in Canada
  • Guide to Studying in Hong Kong
  • Guide to Studying in Australia
  • Guide to Study in The Netherlands

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

College Search

Big Future College Board

Great site to search thousands of colleges, descriptions,and links.

View

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.”

View

Undergraduate Schools in Canada

Links to Universities and Colleges in Canada.

View

Career Exploration

Major and Career Profile

CollegeBoard’s extensive list of majors and careers.

View

Major Search

Princeton Review’s major search.

View

Standardized Testing

Guide for College Readiness Testing (PDF)

View

ACT Registration

Online registration for the ACT.

View

SAT Registration

Online registration for the SAT and SAT Subject tests.

View

Test Optional Schools

A list of colleges and universities that do not require the SAT/ACT for admission can be found here.

View

TOEFL Registration

Online registration for the TOEFL English Proficiency Exam.

View

Financial Aid and Scholarships

CSS Profile

CSS/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.

View

EFC

How colleges find your Estimated Family Contribution and determine how much financial “need” each student can attain.

View

Non-US Citizens

Leading US Institutions with Financial Aid for International Undergraduates

2013 Leading US Institutions with Financial Aid for International Undergraduates

View

EducationUSA

Finance your studies: Resources, videos, budgets, etc. for non-US citizens.

View

eduPASS

Financial Aid for International Students

View

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Financial aid for undergraduate international students

View

US Citizens

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

View

Fastweb

Create an account and be matched with scholarships that you may qualify for.

View

Scholarships.com

Create a free account and receive constant updates of scholarships that you may qualify for.

View

Education Loan Finance

View

Student Athletes

Athletic Scholarships

Information regarding the recruiting process and scholarship opportunities for student-athletes.

View

PDF Resource

NCAA 2015-2016 Guide for College Bound Student Athlete

View

NCAA

NCAA Eligibility Center

All you need to know about playing sports at the collegiate level.

View
VISIT US
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
APPLY NOW

Mission

The mission of the American Nicaraguan School is to provide an innovative and dynamic education so that our students realize their full leadership potential, achieve academic excellence, and make meaningful and ethical contributions to a global society.

American Nicaraguan School

PO Box 2670
Lomas de Monserrat, Managua, Nicaragua
Tel: (505)-2252-73(10-12)

USA Mailing Address:
NicaBox 192,
PO Box 52-7444, Miami, FL
33152-7444
USA Tel: 786-269-2117

Copyright © 2023 · Education Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in