One of the most important parts of a college application isn’t even completed by students: the Letter of Recommendation. Most private colleges require one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Of the colleges that request letters of recommendation, many consider them to be of “considerable importance” or “moderate importance” in factoring admissions decisions, so…
Your student has been accepted to more than one college. First, congratulations! Then the, oh no…which college should my child choose? May 1st is National Decision Day, the day that seniors need to pick their college. Here are some quick tips on helping your senior choose which college to attend: 1. Revisit your shortlist Sit down…
The eight Ivy League schools released their admission statistics for the Class of 2023. As always, significantly more students applied than were accepted. And once again, it was harder than ever to get in. Below is a chart of the Class of 2023 acceptance data released by the Ivies. Congratulations to all our students and…
Bad news: College can be expensive. Good news: before dismissing a college because of price, there’s something to try: Ask for more money. If your decision on which college your child attends depends on financial aid packages and-or scholarships, make sure you’re absolutely certain of your options. When financial aid packages aren’t sufficient to cover…
International College Counselors, one of the largest college and graduate school admissions consulting companies in the country, announces the opening of their new Palm Beach office. The Palm Beach location will be the company’s fourth office in Palm Beach County and the ninth office in the U.S. The expansion is part of the company’s growth…