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A photo illustrating why International College Counselors shares why summer college visits should be on your family itinerary during summer vacations.

Turn Your Summer Vacation into College Exploration: Why Summer College Visits Should Be on Your Family Itinerary

As summer approaches and families begin planning their annual vacations, there’s an opportunity that many parents of high school students overlook: incorporating summer college visits into your travel plans. As you map out this summer’s family adventures, consider adding a few campus stops along your route. Whether you’re heading to the beach, mountains, or visiting…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors shares advice on what to do after a high school senior is accepted to college.

You Got In! What’s Next for High School Seniors Who Have Been Accepted to College

Congratulations, seniors! 🎉 You’ve done it! You’ve been accepted to college! After years of hard work, long nights of studying, countless applications, and nerve-wracking waiting, now is the time to celebrate your achievements. Be proud of this moment, and take time to recognize everything you’ve accomplished. Getting into college is no small feat, and you…

An illustration showing International College Counselors offers tips for students who want to get off a college waitlist and get accepted.

From Waitlisted to Winning:  6 Steps to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity (How to Get Off a College Waitlist)

You’ve opened the email, read the words, and felt your heart drop just a little: “We are unable to offer you admission at this time… we’d like to offer you a spot on our waitlist.” Being waitlisted can feel like emotional whiplash—not a rejection, but not an acceptance. You’re stuck in the in-between, a tension-filled…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors explains their personalized college advising, flexible pricing, and unique collaborative approach.

From Overwhelmed to Accepted: How ICC College Advising Transformed Emma’s College Journey

Personalized ICC College Advising with Flexible Pricing and ICC’s Unique Collaborative Approach Picture this: Emma* sits at the dining room table, surrounded by college brochures, her eyes wide with both excitement and panic. Her parents exchange worried glances—they want to support her dreams, but the complexity of college admissions feels overwhelming. The prestigious schools she’s…

A photo illustrating college advisor South Florida from International College Counselors offers Common App essay tips for the 2025-26 Common App.

The 2025-2026 Common App Essay Prompts Have Been Announced! Start early to Maximize Success with Common App Essay Tips!

Good news for current high school juniors! The Common Application has announced that the essay prompts for the 2025-2026 application cycle will remain unchanged. This means that students can start brainstorming and drafting their essays early without worrying about any last-minute changes. While the prompts remain the same as last year, the way a student answers them…