Month: December 2009

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship – Apply Now

ByCheree Liebowitz

Applications are now being accepted for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program. The International College Counselors recommend that students apply for the The Bright Futures scholarship even if they have no immediate plans to go to college. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program offers scholarship awards of three different levels – the Florida Academic Scholars award, the Florida Medallion Scholars award and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars award. Lead Miami college advisor Mandee Heller Adler, president of International College Counselors, can help you with any questions you have about the program or the scholarships.

Signs, Symptoms, and Dangers of Senioritis

ByCheree Liebowitz

Symptoms: Laziness. Skipping classes. Failing to study hard for tests or to write coherent papers. Disinterest in school-related academics and activities. Diagnosis: Senioritis Prescription: Graduation Avoid the epidemic. Don’t catch senioritis. Slacking off in your senior year may seem like something you feel you deserve, but chances are you’ll do yourself more harm than good….