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A photo illustrating International College Counselors shares advice on what to do after a high school senior is accepted to college.

You Got In! What’s Next for High School Seniors Who Have Been Accepted to College

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…

An illustration showing International College Counselors offers tips for students who want to get off a college waitlist and get accepted.

From Waitlisted to Winning:  6 Steps to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity (How to Get Off a College Waitlist)

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…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors welcomes college advisor South Florida Jay Durso-Finley, who brings 30 years of admissions experience to ICC.

International College Counselors Welcomes a New College Advisor South Florida

International College Counselors is thrilled to welcome Jeffrey “Jay” Durso-Finley to our team as a new Director of College Advising. With his extensive experience in college admissions, Jay, a college advisor South Florida, will provide personalized guidance to undergraduate and graduate students navigating the college application process. His expertise will further strengthen our team’s collaborative…

A photo which spotlights International College Counselors shares extracurricular activities for college admissions.

Gain the Edge. Use Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions

In the journey towards college admission, high school students often find themselves consumed by a whirlwind of academics, standardized tests, and GPA calculations. However, there’s another crucial aspect that plays a pivotal role in shaping a well-rounded and successful college application: extracurricular activities — for college admissions and for your student. With the limited “real…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors announces that it is an approved Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Award through International College Counselors

Did you know that International College Counselors is an approved Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)? We can verify and certify that a volunteer has met the requirements to receive a PVSA. This is another benefit ICC offers our clients at no additional cost. What is the PVSA? Established in 2003 by…