You’ve opened the email, read the words, and felt your heart drop just a little: “We are unable to offer you admission at this time… we’d like to offer you a spot on our waitlist.” Being waitlisted can feel like emotional whiplash—not a rejection, but not an acceptance. You’re stuck in the in-between, a tension-filled…
Happy New Year to all parents of high school students! As we step into a new year and adjust to writing “2025,” it’s a great time to set some resolutions. Here are a few suggestions from International College Counselors to help you navigate the college process and cherish the time left with your high schooler,…
Happy Holidays! We want to take a moment of gratitude for all our families who trusted us to help their students reach their college goals. Sharing this journey with each of you has been a privilege and a blessing. First and foremost, we’d like to congratulate our amazing 2024 seniors. So far there have been…
If your application was DEFERRED: Don’t panic. We’ve got you! We understand that it is disappointing, but don’t despair. We have Early Action and Early Decision deferral tips. Receiving an Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) deferral can feel like an unexpected twist in the college application journey. It’s natural to experience disappointment and uncertainty,…
Florida’s higher education system is often recognized as one of the best in the nation. The State University System (SUS) of Florida includes 12 member institutions: UF, FSU, UCF, FIU, FAU, FGCU, USF, UNF, Florida Poly, New College of Florida, FAMU, and UWF. The college advisors at International College Counselors recently attended an exclusive admissions…