college admissions

A photo showing International College Counselors offers early decision deferral tips and early action deferral tips for next steps to take.

Early Action and Early Decision Deferral Tips: Guidance for Moving Forward

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,…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors offers students the chance to turn disappointment with college decisions into success with expert guidance.

Turn Disappointment into Opportunity: Strengthen College Applications with Expert Guidance

It’s that time of year—Early Decision results are rolling out, and emotions are running high for high school seniors everywhere. Whether it’s surprise, frustration, or even anger over the outcome, one thing is certain: students need support more than ever. For many seniors, these results represent months, if not years, of hard work and anticipation….

An illustration of International College Counselors offers critical, last minute supplemental essay tips for college admissions.

Last-Minute Supplemental Essay Tips for College Admissions: A Crunch-Time Guide

Time is ticking, and the pressure is on to complete your college applications, including the crucial supplemental essays. Students who are short on time but still want to submit strong, compelling essays, don’t worry! ***We Have an Expert Who Can Help You!*** If your student is feeling overwhelmed or unsure about where to begin—we’ve got…

A photo to accompany expert independent college advisor South Florida at International College Counselors offers University of Virginia tips for admissions.

The Rare Public Ivy with Early Decision:The University of Virginia (Tips!)

In this week’s blog, Nancy Rones Zolotorofe, a Director of College Counseling at ICC, shares information and insights, including University of Virginia tips, gained from her recent visit to UVA in Charlottesville, about two hours from DC, as well as her years guiding students in applying to this selective institution.  Walking past University of Virginia’s…

A photo which illustrates college advisors South Florida at International College Counselors offer tips on choosing high school courses.

Tips on Planning for College in Middle School

For parents of middle school students, the idea of college planning in middle school might seem distant and abstract. However, it’s not too soon to start preparing. At International College Counselors, we start meeting with students as early as 7th grade. Laying a strong foundation early on can greatly enhance your student’s chances of success…