Our Guidance Department encompasses many aspects of the school life. These include our Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) standardized, PSAT, AP, TOEFL, SAT, and ACT testing. This department also strives to offer counseling to students in any grade. Students are offered confidentiality to the extent that is legally possible. Generally speaking, confidentiality is maintained in all cases except when there is an indication of harm to the student, the student indicates harm to others, or there is an indicated threat against property.

Also, the ICSL Guidance Department handles transcript requests, transcript evaluations from other schools, college recommendation letters, the college selection process, and maintains records on standardized tests as well as records on alums who have transitioned to college or university.

Please use the links and files below as you need them. To contact the guidance department, please email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Are you an alumnus or a current student and need a transcript? Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we can have this processed by the next day. All official transcripts are considered confidential and will be sent directly to institutions or in a sealed packet if being mailed with other admissions materials.

All of our students are required to have 24 credits to graduate. For our complete graduation requirements, you can click here.

Standardized Test Dates

PSAT
FREE for all ICSL Sophomores & Juniors
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
SAT
$48 registration + $27 international fee (Grants available - see Mr. Swaney)
Register Here
October 9, 2010 (Deadline September 10, 2010)
November 6, 2010 (Deadline October 8, 2010)
December 4, 2010 (Deadline November 5, 2010)
January 22, 2011 (Deadline December 23, 2010)
May 7, 2011 (Deadline April 8, 2011)
June 4, 2011 (Deadline May 6, 2011)
AP
$117 for ICSL students (Grants available - see Mr. Swaney)
$135 for non-ICSL students
Register Here
Monday, May 2, 2011 - Friday, May 13, 2011
TOEFL
Saturday, Jun 26, 2010
Saturday, Jul 10, 2010
Friday, Jul 23, 2010
August 13, 2010
August 21, 2010
August 28, 2010
September 10, 2010
September 11, 2010
September 24, 2010
September 25, 2010

Useful Definitions

• Early decision, according to Wikipedia, is a binding commitment to enroll; that is, if accepted under an early decision program, the applicant must withdraw all other applications and enroll at that institution. Thus, early decision does not allow applicants to apply to more than one early decision school simultaneously.
• Early action allows candidates to decline the offer if accepted, and depending on the program, it may be possible for a candidate to apply to more than one early action school and an early decision school.

Helpful Links for Students & Parents

• Preparation Tests
  • Number 2 - Free SAT Prep Tests
  • Study Guide Zone - Free SAT Prep Study Guides
  • Free SAT 1 Prep - Helpful SAT Preparation
  • Test Prep Review - Free Information for Preparing for SAT tests
  • Princeton Review - Free Practice Tests
  • SAT Prep Help
  • Undergrad Zone - Free Preparation Material by Grade and Test Prep Questions
• Application Sites
  • University and College Admissions
  • US Applications
  • UK Applications
  • Canadian Applications
  • Australian Applications
  • Global College Search
• College Rankings and Information
  • University of Illinois Rankings - Claimed to be the best by independent reviewers
  • Hispanic Magazine - Best rankings of top 25 Universities for Latinos
  • US News & World Report - Comprehensive Guides to US Colleges & Universities - subscription required for full reports
  • i-student advsior - A free resource for international students looking for colleges and universities from around the world. Very comprehensive, magazine format.
• Job Searches and Career Planning
  • 2010 - 2011 US Occupational Outlook Handbook - Career, salary, and demand search for US-based jobs