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11 Ways to Jump Start the College Admissions Process Your Junior Year

With the release of the new Common Application, the 2012-2013 college admissions cycle has officially started. From a college admissions point of view, the Junior year is the most important year of high school. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are eleven tips from the…

10 Ways for High School Sophomores to Jump Start the College Admissions Process

School is starting for many high school students across the country. From a college admissions point of view, the sophomore year is the second most important year of high school. Although you may not know which college you want to attend or what you’re going to major in, the college advisors at International College Counselors…

Common Application Now Available

The Common Application is now available online at https://www.commonapp.org. This means students can start to enter their information, and begin their final school essays (supplements too!) Please note that some schools, which accept the Common Application, have not yet released their supplemental applications, and this is nothing to worry about. The main Common Application includes two…

The Virtual College Tour – Inspirational, Motivational and Free

Mandee Heller Adler and expert college advisors at International College Counselors summarize the benefits of going on virtual college tours for high school students. These high-tech visits allow a student to get a good sense of the school while saving time and money. The New York and Miami college advisors at International College Counselors have helped hundreds of students get into the college of their dreams.