Author: Aimee Heller

A photo illustrating college advisor Miami at International College Counselors provides tips on navigating the college process for parents of high school students.

12 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents of High School Students

Happy New Year to all parents of high school students! As we step into a new year and adjust to writing “2025,” it’s a great time to set some resolutions. Here are a few suggestions from International College Counselors to help you navigate the college process and cherish the time left with your high schooler,…

A photo showing International College Counselors offers early decision deferral tips and early action deferral tips for next steps to take.

Early Action and Early Decision Deferral Tips: Guidance for Moving Forward

If your application was DEFERRED: Don’t panic. We’ve got you! We understand that it is disappointing, but don’t despair. We have Early Action and Early Decision deferral tips. Receiving an Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) deferral can feel like an unexpected twist in the college application journey. It’s natural to experience disappointment and uncertainty,…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors offers students the chance to turn disappointment with college decisions into success with expert guidance.

Turn Disappointment into Opportunity: Strengthen College Applications with Expert Guidance

It’s that time of year—Early Decision results are rolling out, and emotions are running high for high school seniors everywhere. Whether it’s surprise, frustration, or even anger over the outcome, one thing is certain: students need support more than ever. For many seniors, these results represent months, if not years, of hard work and anticipation….

An illustration representing South Florida college advisors at International College Counselors offer updates on the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application: Updated for the Classes of 2025 and 2026

Attention, Florida high school seniors! The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application is now officially open online for the Class of 2025. This Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program is one of the most valuable opportunities available to Florida students, providing financial support that can cover the entirety of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public…