College Admissions

A photo which illustrates International College Counselors shares tips for maximizing extracurricular activities for college admissions.

Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: 8 Reasons They Boost College Admissions Success

ByAimee Heller

In the journey towards college admission, high school students often find themselves consumed by a whirlwind of academics, standardized tests, and GPA calculations. However, there’s another crucial aspect that plays a pivotal role in shaping a well-rounded and successful college application: extracurricular activities. For college admissions, these activities, pursued outside of the classroom, offer a…

Photo which illustrates how college advisors at International College Counselors explain the pros and cons of applying Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED).

Gain a College Admissions Edge with Early Decision and Early Action

ByAimee Heller

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…

International College Counselors, a Leading Educational Consulting Firm, Introduces Three New College Advisors

International College Counselors, a Leading Educational Consulting Firm, Introduces Three New College Advisors

ByAimee Heller

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…

This teen represents the college application process.

Help! How Do we Reduce the Stress of the College Application Process?

ByAimee Heller

Many families hire International College Counselors with the sole intention of helping reduce college application process stress and anxiety. Three ICC team members recently attended The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling Conference (SACAC) in Jacksonville, FL, and heard a common theme among college admissions representatives: Students and parents are more stressed out about the…