Personalized ICC College Advising with Flexible Pricing and ICC’s Unique Collaborative Approach Picture this: Emma* sits at the dining room table, surrounded by college brochures, her eyes wide with both excitement and panic. Her parents exchange worried glances—they want to support her dreams, but the complexity of college admissions feels overwhelming. The prestigious schools she’s…
Good news for current high school juniors! The Common Application has announced that the essay prompts for the 2025-2026 application cycle will remain unchanged. This means that students can start brainstorming and drafting their essays early without worrying about any last-minute changes. While the prompts remain the same as last year, the way a student answers them…
Choosing high school courses—and even middle school courses—is about more than just filling up your schedule—it’s making decisions that strike a balance between challenge, personal interests, and long-term goals. Whether your student is just starting their high school journey or planning their senior year, every choice matters. Colleges pay close attention to the classes a…
December is almost here, and believe it or not, now is the perfect time to start planning a high school student’s summer chock full of the best summer activities for college admissions. Summer activities are more than just a break from school—they’re valuable opportunities that can showcase a student’s curiosity, drive, and initiative. Colleges are…
As if the competitive college admissions landscape weren’t challenging enough, now many schools offer students the opportunity to submit an admissions video in addition to traditional application materials. This option allows applicants to show a side of themselves that goes beyond test scores, GPAs, and essays. But with this new format comes new challenges: how…