As summer approaches and families begin planning vacations, there’s an opportunity many parents of high school students miss: adding summer college visits to their travel plans. Visiting colleges during summer break can help students compare campuses, explore future options, and make smarter college decisions long before application season begins. This doesn’t mean turning your trip…
Ivy League and other highly selective colleges are among the most prestigious and academically demanding institutions in the world. As applicant pools continue to grow, gaining admission has become increasingly competitive—and requires thoughtful strategy and preparation. In this webinar, Jeffrey “Jay” Durso-Finley, Director of College Advising at International College Counselors and former Senior Associate Director…
Each year, our students earn admission to some of the most selective graduate programs in the country. This year alone, they have been accepted to top institutions, including Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Kennedy School, Penn Law, the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Law, NYU Law, NYU Stern,…
If your student has been waitlisted, you likely have more questions than answers. In our previous blog, we outlined what to do next and how to approach the waitlist strategically. This follow-up on college waitlist 2026 continues the conversation—addressing the most common questions families have and clarifying what to expect in the weeks and months…
Ivy Day is here. For some families, it will bring celebration. For others, questions and a need for college waitlist strategy 2026. And it’s not just the Ivies, students are receiving decisions from colleges across the country, each one shaping what comes next. But behind every decision—yes, no, or waitlist—is something far more important than…