college admissions decisions

A photo illustrating International College Counselors offering advice for parents on supporting their student through college admissions decisions.

Thriving Through College Admissions Decisions: Celebrating Victories and Coping with Disappointment

ByAimee Heller

Navigating college admissions decisions generates a mix of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and disappointment. Embrace the highs, acknowledge the lows, and maintain a positive outlook. Whether your student’s acceptance letter arrives with confetti or their dream school says no, it’s essential to navigate these emotions with resilience and optimism. Remember, these college admissions decisions are stepping stones,…

A photo which illustrates International College Counselors sharing university and college admissions release dates for the Class of 2024.

Navigating the Anticipation: University and College Admissions Decision Dates 2024

ByAimee Heller

After all the years of hard work, dedication, and aspirations, followed by application season, waiting for college admissions decisions can be nerve-wracking. Each institution, following its unique evaluation process, will announce admissions decisions. Early Decision and Early Action programs typically offer earlier notification dates (December and January) than Regular Decision (which tend to be released…

The Real March Madness? College Admissions Decisions

The Real March Madness? College Admissions Decisions

ByAimee Heller

March means time for NCAA championship basketball and final college admissions decisions from colleges. Colleges across the US are now letting students know if their application has been accepted, waitlisted or denied.   After the colleges’ decisions come the champion-level decisions.  COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISION: ACCEPTED Wooot! Getting into any college deserves celebration. If your student has been…

12 Ways to Navigate College Admissions Decisions

12 Ways to Navigate College Admissions Decisions

ByAimee Heller

At this point in the academic calendar, most high school seniors have applied to college, a process where they’ve put themselves “out there” with sincere personal essays and hard-earned grades. Now that it’s March, they’re starting to hear back about final college admissions decisions. Students around the world are checking their inboxes to see when…