College admissions interviews give students the opportunity to highlight their best qualities while giving the colleges a chance to see a student’s personality. Interviews aren’t usually required, but at International College Counselors we encourage students to meet with college interviewers whenever possible. Here are 10 tips for success with the college admissions interview: Plan your…
One of the most common supplemental essay prompts asks some version of “Why do you want to attend this university?” Your essays help colleges evaluate your interest in their school, what they offer that matches what you want from your college education, whether you’re a good fit for their community, and whether you’ll be able…
When applying to college, the Personal Statement essay for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application is often only one of the essays you’ll be required to write. Many universities include their own school-specific prompts. These statements, known as supplemental essays, are additional pieces of writing that allow admissions officers the chance to get to know students better….
For high school seniors seeking financial aid for college next year, the time is quickly approaching to fill out the 2021-2022 FAFSA and the 2021-2022 CSS Profile; both applications open on October 1, 2020. Families should complete the applications as early as possible to ensure that they meet all deadlines and that the schools still…
Yesterday the college advisors at International College Counselors attended the virtual 2020 State University System (SUS) of Florida Admissions Workshop. At this invitation-only workshop, our team heard from officials from all 12 of the Florida public institutions: UF, FSU, UCF, USF, New College of Florida, UNF, FAMU, FAU, FGCU, FIU, UWF, and Florida Poly. Below…