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ICC’s Third Book – To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear

International College Counselors is pleased to announce the release of To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear , the third book by our CEO Mandee Heller Adler and her co-author David Teten, CEO, Versatile Venture Capital. Buy the book today at  Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com.   Perfect for high school, college, and graduate school students who want to start their academic…

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2021-2022 Common Application Essay Prompts & Tips

Juniors and parents of juniors: The 2021-2022 college application season has officially begun. The list of essay prompts for the Common Application (www.commonapp.com), accepted by more than 900 colleges, has been released. Students must choose one of the prompts and answer it to fulfill the “Writing” section of the Common Application. The application doesn’t go live…

How to Select the Best High School Courses

How to Select the Best High School Courses

It’s almost time to start picking high school courses for next year. These decisions are important, and students should choose carefully.  Class choice demonstrates a student’s initiative and drive as much as their academic aptitude. One class on a transcript won’t affect whether a student is accepted or denied by a college, but the combination…