Freshman and Sophomore Package
Getting started in the Freshman and Sophomore years is the best way to
maximize the high school experience, and put students in the best
position to get into the college of their dreams. In these
packages we provide the following:
Planning and Guidance
- Create a plan for high school coursework and extracurricular activities
- Ensure that students take full advantage of course offerings at their high school, and in some instances, consider academic opportunities outside of their school
- Help students to apply their extracurricular and academic interests in novel ways, so as to deepen or broaden their experience in these pursuits
- Maximize summer experiences
Scheduling
- Begin to organize future testing schedule and college visits to avoid last minute scramble
The Freshman and Sophomore Packages also includes all of the services of the Junior and Senior Packages.
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Junior Package
Our junior package provides a thorough description of the college
admissions process and includes an evaluation of a student’s
transcript and extracurricular activities as well as a standardized
testing plan. Junior year is the last chance for students to make
meaningful changes that will influence their overall admission
profile. In this package the student will receive help with the
following:
Academic Assessment
- Evaluate student’s transcript to date
- Formulate a plan to either help the student maintain current level of performance or improve high school record
Extracurricular Profile Refinement
- Evaluate extracurricular activities and achievements
- Create specific opportunities for the student in the college admissions process based on extracurricular pursuits
College Selection
- Develop a list of colleges to which the student will consider applying
- Identify colleges to visit
- Learn what to look for on college visit
Test Scheduling
- Establish a standardized testing schedule
- Explore test preparation strategies/classes
Letters of Recommendation
- Decide which teachers the student will ask for recommendations
- Learn how to approach the teachers for the best results
Interview Preparation
- Prepare students for on campus and off campus interviews and meetings with admissions officers
- Practice real interview questions and expert responses
The Junior Package also includes all of the services of the Senior Package.
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Senior Package
The senior package is essential for students who want detailed help
concerning the final parts of the college admissions process, as well
as an assessment of their academic and extracurricular profile in order
to refine the list of colleges that they are considering. In this
package, we provide the following:
Evaluation and Selection
- Assess student’s transcript and extracurricular profile to date
- Review, evaluate and finalize college application selection
Development of a Plan
- Determine remaining standardized testing schedule
- Formulate an overall strategy for approaching college applications
Essay Advising
- Brainstorm ideas
- Serve as a sounding board for preliminary ideas
- Review completed essay drafts
Application Review
- Provide feedback on how to strengthen a student’s application
- Identify any red flags or inconsistencies
- Review essays and “brag sheet"
- Help the student to present himself in the best possible light
Interview Preparation
- Prepare for on campus and off campus interviews and meetings with admissions officers.
- Practice real interview questions and expert responses
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Graduate School Package
Business School, Medical School, Law School, Graduate Masters and PhD Programs
The graduate school package is essential for students who want detailed help concerning the graduate school admissions process. In this package, we provide the following:
Evaluation and Selection
- Discuss student’s career goals and desires
- Review, evaluate and finalize graduate program application selection
Development of a Plan
- Determine remaining standardized testing schedule
- Formulate an overall strategy for approaching applications
Essay Advising
- Brainstorm ideas
- Serve as a sounding board for preliminary ideas
- Review completed essay drafts
Interview Preparation
- Prepare for interviews and meetings with faculty and admissions officers
- Practice real interview questions and expert responses
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Additional Services
International College Counselors also offers services tailored to meet
the needs of students in special situations, including transfer
students, international students, students with disabilities, student
athletes, students wishing to reapply while taking a year off,
wait-listed students, and more. Please call or email us with a brief
description of your situation for more information.
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Pro Bono
An important part of the International College Counselors
mission is to maximize the educational opportunities for students of
all schools and backgrounds. Each year, International College
Counselors provides free support to highly motivated/ high potential
students throughout South Florida who are unable to pay for the
services.
Students interested in applying for free counseling should contact Mandee Heller
Adler directly at
Mandee@internationalcollegecounselors.com