College Essays

Get Started on the Common Application Essay

Get Started on the Common Application Essay

The Common Application goes live August 1. Before then, high school students across the country are working on their essays and getting ahead on their college applications. A number of these students are getting professional help from companies like International College Counselors.   At ICC, we encourage students to be themselves. We work with students to pinpoint…

10 Tips for Writing Great Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

10 Tips for Writing Great Supplemental Essays for College Admissions

The main personal statement for the Common Application and/or Coalition Application is often just one of the essays you’ll need to write for college admissions.  Many schools include their own school-specific essays, also known as supplemental essays.  These are additional pieces of writing that give admissions officers the chance to get to know you better. Supplemental essay…

2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts

Attention Juniors: The 2017-2018 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. The application doesn’t go live until August, but this is so important that you should start thinking about answers to the prompts now. Overall, admissions offices are looking for you to…

9 Things Students Should Avoid in Their College Application Essay

9 Things Students Should Avoid in Their College Application Essay

As independent college admissions consultants, we read hundreds of application essays each year and see many common application essay mistakes. Below are some tips on what to avoid in a college application essay: 1.     Submitting a Generic Essay. Use the essay to convince a college they want you more than someone else. A college will not choose…

College Supplemental Essay Prompts Are Here

College Supplemental Essay Prompts Are Here

Seniors, get started on your supplemental essay! Many of the colleges’ school-specific essays, also known as writing supplements, are out. Start brainstorming, drafting, and writing these essays now. At the bottom of this email, you’ll find a link to supplemental essay questions released by different colleges like the University of Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill, and…