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8 Reasons to Submit Your College Application Sooner, Not Later

A college application deadline is not the same as the deadline for a high school paper or project.  For starters, the college application deadline is non-negotiable; if you miss the deadline, you miss your opportunity of acceptance. Additionally, there are many benefits to turning in your application prior to the actual deadline. At International College…

10 Tips for Virtual Admissions Interviews

10 Tips for Virtual Admissions Interviews

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…

9 Tips for Writing Exceptional Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

9 Tips for Writing Exceptional Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

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….