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A photo illustrating college counselor Miami at International College Counselors shares why applying early admissions is important for college bound students.

The Power of Applying Early Admissions: the Right Strategy Can Make All the Difference

In the ultra-competitive world of college admissions, WHEN and HOW you apply can be just as important as WHERE you apply. Applying early admissions, a proven strategy for gaining an edge, is to take advantage of early application options. At International College Counselors (ICC), we help students and families cut through the noise and choose…

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Eight Reasons to Hire an Independent College Advisor

As colleges get more and more selective about the students they admit, high schoolers and their parents are feeling more stressed. Adding to the pressure is the news about high achievers whose applications have been turned down by very competitive colleges. This knowledge, plus knowing how to fill out the applications, choosing which high school…

11 Ways to Jump Start the College Admissions Process Your Junior Year

With the release of the new Common Application, the 2012-2013 college admissions cycle has officially started. From a college admissions point of view, the Junior year is the most important year of high school. Whatever college you plan to attend, a clear strategy will guide you toward your destination. Here are eleven tips from the…

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Clubs

Expert college counselor Mandee Adler Heller, president and CEO of International College Counselors, writes about opportunities Florida Virtual School (FLVS) students have to join clubs. These FLVS clubs allow students to explore interests outside their classes, meet other students, and experience “school” life. The online clubs and groups are only open to FLVS middle school and high school students who are active in at least one course.