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.
2022 Updates from FSU, UCF, UF, FSU and Other Florida Public Universities

2022 Updates from FSU, UCF, UF, FSU and Other Florida Public Universities

Florida’s higher education system is frequently ranked as one of the best in the country. The State University System (SUS) of Florida includes 12 member institutions: UF, FSU, USF, UCF, FAU, FGCU, FIU, UNF, Florida Poly, New College of Florida, UWF, and FAMU. Last week, the college advisors at International College Counselors got updates on…

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2023-2024 FAFSA Tips and CSS Profile Tips. How to Get Financial Aid.

For those families applying for financial aid, you should plan to fill out the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, and the 2023-2024 CSS Profile. Both applications open on October 1, 2022. While the FAFSA and CSS Profile help determine need-based financial aid, some colleges may require them to…

Tips on Supplemental Essays

2022-2023 Supplemental Essay Prompts: Emory, UChicago, Michigan, and More! Plus Writing Tips for Supplemental Essays.

Seniors: Start here for tips for supplemental essays! The writing prompts for many of these school-specific essays, also known as the essay supplements, became available with the August 1 release of the Common Application. We strongly recommend that you start brainstorming, drafting, and writing these essays now, ahead of the upcoming school year. Need help?…

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Personalized Support for Seniors – Get Help with College Admissions, Essays, and Applications!

Guidance guaranteed to reduce stress and boost confidence. With difficult decisions and daunting dates, applying to college can make senior year supremely challenging. But you don’t need to navigate this process alone! Families can turn to us for help with college admissions, college admissions essays, and college applications! International College Counselors offers five services that…

Mark Your Calendars: SAT and ACT Testing Dates for 2022-2023

Mark Your Calendars: SAT and ACT Testing Dates for 2022-2023

The College Board and ACT have released the full schedule of SAT and ACT testing dates for the 2022-2023 school year, so be sure to mark your calendars appropriately! ACT Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline September 10, 2022 August 5 August 19 October 22, 2022 September 16 September 30 December 10, 2022 November 4…