Students need a balanced college list especially given that, nowadays, students can theoretically apply to more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. alone. Obviously, this does not mean students should apply to dozens of schools, as not all schools are a good fit for every student. For example, a school might not offer…
Students who want an edge in the competitive college admissions process should consider applying Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). EA or ED applications can often maximize a student’s chances of being admitted, so, when possible, we recommend taking advantage of early admission plans. Of the thousands of colleges in the United States, more than…
When college advisors have initial conversations with prospective college student-athletes, one of the most common refrains goes something like this: “I want to play for an NCAA team, but only if it’s for a top-ranked program or at a prestigious school.” On the surface, this approach sounds perfectly fine. After all, you may ask, what’s…
International College Counselors, a leading educational consulting firm, is excited to welcome three new college experts to our team: Jennifer Abreu, Erik McLeod, and Laura Rich. Our new Directors of College Advising will be responsible for providing one-on-one educational consulting and advice to graduate and undergraduate students about the college admission process. Their knowledge and…
Colleges and universities that have supplemental college admission essays release their prompts each summer, usually on or before August 1, which is when the Common Application opens for each new application cycle. And every year, International College Counselors compiles a list of these essay prompts as they become available. Sometimes the prompts are the same as…