Beat the Clock: Finish Your Supplemental Essays. Tips for Confidence
Photo illustrating International College Counselors offers supplemental essays tips so students can write their college supplemental essays with confidence.
Author: Aimee Heller
Aimee Heller serves as the Director of Communications for International College Counselors and the Chief Operating Officer of Edit the Work. She is an award-winning advertising copywriter who knows how to best showcase a student’s unique achievements, personality and passion in 650 words or less (or more if the essay requirements specify). For 25 years, she worked in New York on a number of accounts including Coca-Cola, IKEA, The History Channel and Moët & Chandon. She also wrote for major news outlets including CBS and The Miami Herald. Aimee graduated cum laude from Boston University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in communications and has a Master’s degree in education from City College of New York. She has worked with students in high schools and boarding schools throughout the United States, helping them attain stellar results with colleges, graduate schools, summer programs and scholarships.
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College Admissions Interviews: What They Are and Why They Matter
When students think about college admissions, their minds often jump to essays, scores, grades, and recommendation letters. But there’s one often-overlooked opportunity that can make a lasting impression—the college admissions interview. Even though fewer colleges offer them today, interviews remain a powerful way for students to connect with a school on a personal level. They’re…
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Why Attending College Presentations Matters More Than You Think
As college admission grows more competitive and nuanced, one of the best ways to stand out and make smart, informed choices is by connecting directly with college representatives. Whether through visits from admissions reps at your high school, college fairs, virtual webinars, or campus visits, these opportunities give you invaluable insights you can’t find on…
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College Admissions Trends 25-26
Recently, Murphy Miller, NACAC’s Director of Membership Experience and Global Engagement, shared timely insights with International College Counselors (ICC) advisors on the shifting landscape of college admissions. From application surges to testing policies and demographic changes, his message echoed the importance of data-driven decision-making and ethical practices, values that align closely with how ICC helps…
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Perfect Your College Application with International College Counselors. Plus a College Application Review Checklist.
Your application tells your story—but is it telling the best version? At International College Counselors, our expert advisors meticulously review every part of your application. Before you press submit, make sure your application is polished, powerful, and ready to stand out. And please take advantage of our college application review checklist. What We Review Why It Matters Admissions…
