Webinars & Seminars
October 30 @ 7 PM ET
How to Write Amazing Supplemental Essays
Supplemental essays are additional writing samples that students submit along with the rest of their application. Admissions Officers use these essays to fill out their picture of who a student is and learn things about them that are not found in another part of the application. Webinar participants will learn:
- The importance of supplemental essays to colleges
- How to approach the supplemental essays and best answer the prompts
- To identify patterns in the supplemental questions, which will eliminate the need to start new on every single essay
- How applicants can leverage the essays to make themselves shine
- Dos and don’ts when writing the supplements
Don’t underestimate the importance of the supplemental essays!!!
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
November 13 @ 7 PM ET
Applying to Ivy League and Highly Selective Colleges
Ivy League schools are some of the most prestigious and academically challenging colleges in the country. Getting accepted has become more and more difficult due to a rapidly growing applicant pool. Webinar participants will learn:
- The difference between Ivy League colleges
- The meaning of admission rates
- What Ivy League schools look for in applicants
- The importance of demonstrated interest, applying early, and institutional fit
- How students may improve their odds of admission
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
December 4 @ 7 PM ET
Use your Summer Wisely and Rise Above the Rest
Summer is a great time to have fun – and an essential time for a high schooler to do things that are productive. In this presentation, participants will:
- Learn how to plan something fun AND productive during the summer
- Discover which summer activities admissions officers want to see on a student’s application
- Understand the benefits, opportunities and differences of paid jobs, internships, volunteer work, summer school and other summer activities
- Find out which summer options are the most advantageous and which are not worth the cost
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
December 18 @ 7 PM ET
College Admissions: Everything You Need to Know
The college admissions process can seem confusing and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. After this webinar, students and their parents will understand:
- What students need to do in high school in order to stand out, improve their odds of admission, and make a college want them
- What students should look for in selecting a college
- The role grades, standardized tests, course load, and extracurricular activities play in order for students to get into the college of their choice
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
January 8 @ 7 PM ET
College Admissions for Freshmen and Sophomores
Getting started in the freshman and sophomore years is the best way to maximize the high school experience. Hear about what freshmen and sophomores should do for the college admissions process. The seminar will cover:
- What courses a student should take
- What extracurricular activities students should consider
- Is it time to prepare for the SAT or ACT
- How to use the summer wisely
- When is the right time to start looking at colleges
- What should we be doing right now?
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
January 22 @ 7 PM ET
Great Admissions Advice for Medical School Applicants
Planning to apply to medical school?
Join International College Counselors Director of College Advising, Kerri Medina, for a free webinar on navigating the medical school admissions and application process. Learn all the ins and outs of applying to med school. Topics covered will include:
- Medical School admissions requirements
- Application timeline and strategic submission
- Tips and tricks to applying
- What admissions directors look for in a prospective student
- Interview preparation
- Gaining the advantage with unique extracurricular activities
- How to make the personal statement stand out
- Getting the best letter of recommendation
- International student requirements
A Q&A will follow the presentation. Send your questions in advance to: [email protected]
Testimonials
During the past ten years, the Friends of the Stirling Road Library has partnered with International College Counselors to create, develop, and present programs regarding the college admissions process…Since our initial program, we have become the “go-to” library for this initiative, thanks to the outstanding content and presentations of ICC and our college program has served hundreds of students and their families during this time…The presenters from ICC were professional, thorough, and dynamic. As in the past, our group was impressed with the quality and breadth of the presentations…The positive feedback from the families, together with the recognition we have received from the community, confirms that these programs are the jewel in our offerings and we value our partnership with ICC.
Hannah Handler Hostyk
Co-President, Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Thank you! I thought your presentation was wonderful and time appropriate. So many changes since my college years. I will be contacting the branches in the north area to let them know what a great job you do! Hopefully, in the future, WBB will be able to create more interest with our students and parents in this demanding, time-essential life hurdle their children will face.
Cynthia Permenter
Branch Manager, West Boynton Branch Library
Your presentation was well received by our members based on their positive comments. You held the audience’s interest with your excellent speaking skills and engaging presentation filled with relevant information about the college application process. You kept it fun and light. I know our members left with a greater understanding of how to get ready for college and why it is important to start early.
Beatriz Lluch Ceruti
Gardens Branch Library
More Information
Interested in having International College Counselors hold a seminar or webinar?
Contact us at (954) 414-9986 x6