“Demonstrated interest” is a powerful tool in the college admissions process. When one demonstrates interest in a college, it shows the admission committee that a student is genuinely interested in attending. Admission readers often see students who exhibit this interest as more likely to enroll if accepted. Because a school’s ranking can be influenced by…
Celebrating our 20th anniversary is a true testament to the work of International College Counselors and the thousands of families who have trusted us every step of the way with college admissions support. As part of their application, many colleges ask students to explain why they want to study at that particular institution. And just…
In this week’s blog, Nancy Rones Zolotorofe, a Director of College Counseling at ICC, shares information and insights, including University of Virginia tips, gained from her recent visit to UVA in Charlottesville, about two hours from DC, as well as her years guiding students in applying to this selective institution. Walking past University of Virginia’s…
Debra Barnett, a Director of College Advising at International College Counselors and a proud alumna of the University of Southern California, is the writer of this week’s blog. When it comes to USC admissions tips, she’s the expert. “Remember, there’s a person on the other end of your application; we’re just trying to get to know…
Erik McLeod, a Director of College Advising at International College Counselors, is the writer of this week’s blog on South Carolina colleges and universities. As a college counselor in South Florida for 12 years, and now advising remotely from my home state of South Carolina, I often start the application process by asking students if…