International College Counselors encourages students to attend their local National College Fair!
Miami National College Fair
Miami Airport Convention Center at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
Sunday, February 19, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New York National College Fair
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Sunday, April 22, 2012
11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Pittsburgh National College Fair
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.)
Thursday, February 9, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.)
More National College Fairs
https://www.gotomyncf.com/
Online student registration is now open for students who plan to attend the Miami National College Fair, the New York College Fair, the Pittsburgh National College Fair and other College Fairs across the U.S. from Boston to Honolulu, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
The fair is free and open to the public.
To register, visit www.gotomyncf.com.
When you register, a barcoded confirmation page is produced. When printed and brought to the fair, this page acts as your electronic ID. Utilizing this barcode eliminates the need for you to fill out inquiry cards at the booths you visit. Online registration leaves you more time to chat with more admissions representatives. So our expert college advisors recommend you try to register before you go to the fair!
Here is how the process works:
Step 1 Visit www.gotomyncf.com prior to attending the fair to register. You will be asked a few short questions regarding your graduation information, home address, and interested major so schools can send you information after the fair.
Step 2 Complete the online registration form. Print the barcode identification page and bring it along to the fair.
Step 3 Colleges at the fair will scan your barcode to access your information, allowing more time for one-on-one conversations and less time filling out inquiry cards.
About College Fairs
Every year, more than 650,000 students attend College Fairs sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, seeking information about colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions. Free and open to the public, National College Fairs allow students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of college and other postsecondary institutions to discuss course offerings, admission and financial aid requirements, college life in general, and other information pertinent to the college selection process.
The college advisors at International College Counselors are available to help you with any questions you may have. Please contact us at
International College Counselors
Main office: 954.414.9986
http://www.internationalcollegecounselors.com
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
International College Counselors: How to Handle a Deferral
by Mandee Heller Adler, president and founder of International College Counselors
Many students who apply to college Early Decision or Early Action find that they've been deferred. This means they've neither been accepted nor rejected.
Typically, a deferral means the college wants to compare you with the full applicant pool because your application did not shine enough for them to admit you early.
Unlike a rejection, a deferral offers hope and chance. Ironically, hope is not always the least stressful option. As any expert college advisor at International College Counselors will tell you, you have work to do if you want to improve your chances of turning the 'maybe' into a 'yes.'
Here are some of our expert college advisor suggestions:
Don't panic. There was a reason you weren't rejected straightaway.
Get information. Contact the admissions office and see if you can find out why you were deferred. Then ask for suggestions regarding turning your deferral into an acceptance. By doing this, you'll make the school aware of your commitment and get more information. Do not call if the college has specifically asked that students not call them.
Send in improved standardized test scores. This is especially important if you believe your submitted scores may not have measured up
Send in your midyear grades. Make sure you meet their deadline. (This is another reason why it's important not to let your grades slide.)
Write a letter. Sincerely express your continued interest in the school and reasons why you believe it would be a good match for you. Do not come across as whiny or negative. This is also where you can attach information about your new accomplishments that are not in your original application. Accomplishments could include new activities, new awards or leadership positions.
Send in a strong and relevant additional recommendation. The best letter of recommendation would discuss your unique qualities and why they make you an ideal match for a school. What you don't want to do is send a generic recommendation. Make sure you check to see if the college allows you to send extra letters before you send them.
Let go. There is no one "perfect" school. Hope for the best but prepare to go to one of your backup schools.
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE COUNSELORS NOTE: At all times and with all communication with the college be polite, professional, positive and enthusiastic.
To work with an independent college advisor at International College Counselors click here or call (954) 414-9986.
Mandee Heller Adler
Many students who apply to college Early Decision or Early Action find that they've been deferred. This means they've neither been accepted nor rejected.
Typically, a deferral means the college wants to compare you with the full applicant pool because your application did not shine enough for them to admit you early.
Unlike a rejection, a deferral offers hope and chance. Ironically, hope is not always the least stressful option. As any expert college advisor at International College Counselors will tell you, you have work to do if you want to improve your chances of turning the 'maybe' into a 'yes.'
Here are some of our expert college advisor suggestions:
Don't panic. There was a reason you weren't rejected straightaway.
Get information. Contact the admissions office and see if you can find out why you were deferred. Then ask for suggestions regarding turning your deferral into an acceptance. By doing this, you'll make the school aware of your commitment and get more information. Do not call if the college has specifically asked that students not call them.
Send in improved standardized test scores. This is especially important if you believe your submitted scores may not have measured up
Send in your midyear grades. Make sure you meet their deadline. (This is another reason why it's important not to let your grades slide.)
Write a letter. Sincerely express your continued interest in the school and reasons why you believe it would be a good match for you. Do not come across as whiny or negative. This is also where you can attach information about your new accomplishments that are not in your original application. Accomplishments could include new activities, new awards or leadership positions.
Send in a strong and relevant additional recommendation. The best letter of recommendation would discuss your unique qualities and why they make you an ideal match for a school. What you don't want to do is send a generic recommendation. Make sure you check to see if the college allows you to send extra letters before you send them.
Let go. There is no one "perfect" school. Hope for the best but prepare to go to one of your backup schools.
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE COUNSELORS NOTE: At all times and with all communication with the college be polite, professional, positive and enthusiastic.
To work with an independent college advisor at International College Counselors click here or call (954) 414-9986.
Mandee Heller Adler
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