Month: March 2014

7 Ways High School Students Can Make the Most of Their Summer

Spring break is almost here. That means it’s time to start thinking about summer. High school students who want to stand out on their college applications should consider the summer an ideal time to add some resume gold. There have been changes over the past few years in what admissions officers are looking for. For…

10 Ways of Handling the Other March Madness: College Acceptances and Rejections

March madness is here. Anxiety is in full swing. Surprising to many, the craziness has nothing to do with basketball and brackets.  Students and parents are thinking of college admissions. It’s around that time acceptance letters are on their way – or will soon be on their way. Parents need to be the supportive rock,…

How To Work with Your High School College Counselor

A high school guidance counselor can be very helpful when applying to college. Guidance counselors are there to help students succeed.  They may help students plan their high school schedules, find “best-fit” colleges, fill out applications, write letters of recommendation, find scholarships, and more. Students, at your meeting, be friendly, but respectful, and let your…

New Must Read Book: From Public School to the Ivy League

International College Counselors is pleased to announce the release of Mandee Heller Adler’s new book, From Public School to the Ivy League: How to Get into a Top School Without Top Dollar Resources. The book is available on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. The new book provides parents and students with the tools and resources they need…