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Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

Seven Savvy Strategies for Conquering the Common App

On August 1, the Common Application went live. Seniors: Now is the time to start filling out your college applications. The Common Application can be used to apply to more than 900 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad.  Keeping organized is the best way to complete the Application. Here are some tips from the…

Get Started on the Common Application Essay

Get Started on the Common Application Essay

The Common Application goes live August 1. Before then, high school students across the country are working on their essays and getting ahead on their college applications. A number of these students are getting professional help from companies like International College Counselors.   At ICC, we encourage students to be themselves. We work with students to pinpoint…

9 Smart Strategies for Filling Out the Common App

9 Smart Strategies for Filling Out the Common App

On August 1, the Common Application went live. This means it’s time to get serious. Seniors can now start filling out applications to the over 750 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad that use this online platform. Although some colleges, like the University of Florida and some state school systems like the University of…

2017-2018 Common Application Essay Prompts

Attention Juniors: The 2017-2018 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. The application doesn’t go live until August, but this is so important that you should start thinking about answers to the prompts now. Overall, admissions offices are looking for you to…