There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to applying to college. Some schools involve no additional essays while others require multiple supplemental essays in varying lengths as well as other specific requirements. Hourly rates create uncertainties because families often do not know how much work is involved in applying to a particular college. Package rates based on the number of schools does not account for the variance in supplements required by individual colleges. Total costs under our hybrid rates structure are on par with comparable providers who assess hourly/per-school fees, yet our families know upfront exactly how the costs are broken down.
iCC takes great pride in our individualized, comprehensive approach, which allows us to develop close relationships with students and approach each individual’s process holistically. Outsourcing essays can lead to redundancies and/or miscommunications, which is why we firmly believe that our proven model is the most efficient and effective approach.
Of course. The college application process can be fluid, and college lists may change throughout the process. If students remove a school from their list after paying the associated fee but prior to iCC beginning work on that school’s supplement, the fee associated with that school will be returned. If students decide to add a school, they can simply add it to their shopping cart and pay the associated fee. In deference to our other students and time constraints, we ask that students add schools as soon as they decide to apply to a college and no later than three weeks prior to the pertinent application submission deadline for that college.
Yes. There is no obligation to engage our services for help with any particular school. However, iCC consultants will not advise on any portion of the supplemental application and/or essays for colleges that students elect to work on independently.
We understand that students may find themselves struggling with a particular college’s supplement, and we’re always happy to help. Students must add the school to their shopping cart and pay the associated fee at least three weeks prior to the college’s application submission deadline.
There is a significant variance in the amount of work involved in applying to Individual colleges, which each formulate its own requirements. Some colleges require minimal additional work beyond the basic Common Application platform and personal statement. Others require extensive supplemental essays and other materials and/or require usage of alternative application platforms. The fixed cost assessed for each individual college is proportional to the amount of work involved in applying to that college. Knowing the costs upfront enables our clients to make informed decisions when building college lists.
