Congratulations, seniors! 🎉 You’ve done it! You’ve been accepted to college! After years of hard work, long nights of studying, countless applications, and nerve-wracking waiting, now is the time to celebrate your achievements. Be proud of this moment, and take time to recognize everything you’ve accomplished. Getting into college is no small feat, and you…
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,…