Comprehensive International Student Plan
International College Counselors is the leader in helping international students get into U.S. universities. With International College Counselors help, hundreds of students from over 30 countries have successfully gained admission into the top U.S. colleges and universities. Mandee Heller Adler, founder and partner of International College Counselors, wrote the book on international admissions – International Admissions: How to get accepted into U.S. colleges. Advising may be done in English or Spanish, depending on the family’s preference. In addition to the Comprehensive College Plan or Graduate Plan listed below, International student applicants will also receive assistance with the following:
TOEFL Examination
- Plan and establish a schedule for the TOEFL Examination
School Selection
- Review of T.S.O. Schools (Test Score Optional)
Preparation of Required Bank Letter
Translation of Transcripts and Recommendation Letters
Oversight of Deadlines
Comprehensive College Plan
Each International College Counselors service begins with a comprehensive discussion with the parent(s) and child, a review of applicable academic and test records, and completion of the Student/Family Profile. With this, the consultant will better understand your child’s and your family’s values, priorities, and preferences, as well as your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style.
With the Comprehensive College Plan, students in the 7th-12th grades will receive a personal advisor from International College Counselors taking them through the entire admission process including some of the following:
High School Planning and Guidance
- Create a detailed plan for high school coursework
- Ensure that students are taking full advantage of course offerings at their high school
Extracurricular and Academic Interest Refinement
- Help students apply their extracurricular and academic interests in novel ways, so as to deepen or broaden their experience in these pursuits
- Create specific opportunities for the student based on extracurricular pursuits
College Selection
- Develop, evaluate and finalize a list of colleges to which the student will apply
- Identify colleges to visit
- Learn about what to look for on college visits and schedule college visits
Essay Advising
- Brainstorm ideas
- Assess common application and school specific essay requirements
- Review essay drafts
Application Review
- Help the student highlight strengths
- Review applications
Letters of Recommendation
- Decide which teachers / professors to ask for recommendations
- Learn how to approach teachers for the best results
Interview Preparation
- Prepare students for on campus and off campus interviews and meetings with admissions officers
- Practice interview questions and expert responses
Test Scheduling
- Establish a standardized testing schedule
- Explore test preparation strategies/classes
Summer Experiences
- Provide opportunities to maximize summer plans
Wait List / Deferral
- Develop strategies for acceptance if placed on the wait list or deferred
This plan also includes communication with colleges on the student’s behalf. Students will receive in-person meetings (where available), unlimited phone, Skype and email correspondences.
