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.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2023

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2023

Attention Florida high school seniors! The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application is now available online for the Class of 2023. Bright Futures is a scholarship program that rewards Florida high school graduates for their academic achievement and community service. It is not based on financial need. All Florida seniors who meet the requirements (scroll down to page 3) should…

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

In September, International College Counselors wrote a blog about U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 College Rankings. As we know, high school students and their parents are almost always fascinated by college rankings, even though they should not be relied on to help students find the right college for them. On November 16, 2022, Yale and Harvard’s law schools,…

How to Handle Getting An Early Action/ Early Decision Deferral or Denial

How to Handle Getting An Early Action/ Early Decision Deferral or Denial

If a student applied Early Decision or Early Action to any schools, they will be hearing back over the next few months. But what happens if a student who applied to college receives notification of an Early Action/ Early Decision deferral or denial? If your application was ACCEPTED: Enjoy the good news. Take some well-deserved…

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

Choosing a primary or secondary school is one of the most important educational decisions a family can make which is why many parents choose to work with an educational consultant. These years are a significant period in a young person’s life. During this time, parents learn about additional support which may help their child, build…