An Introduction to College Counseling at International Schools: Part I

An Introduction to College Counseling at International Schools: Part II
Cory Zimmerman, Singapore American School
June 18, 2025

If my previous blog post was my attempt at a primer on international schools–why they exist and whom they serve–in this follow-up post I’d like to provide a personal view on some of the rewards and challenges of working as a college counselor outside the US. I have just concluded my eighth year as a college counselor in Asia, and the experience has been a boon for my professional and personal development. While I miss my stateside independent school colleagues dearly, I wouldn’t change my decision to make the leap those years ago, and that’s partially due to ongoing support that ACCIS has provided while I’ve been abroad. In case you’d like to make a similar transition, you might consider the following:

Rewards