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A photo illustrating the best summer activities for college admissions as shared by a college advisor South Florida from International College Counselors.

Best Summer Activities for College Admissions

December is almost here, and believe it or not, now is the perfect time to start planning a high school student’s summer chock full of the best summer activities for college admissions. Summer activities are more than just a break from school—they’re valuable opportunities that can showcase a student’s curiosity, drive, and initiative. Colleges are…

A photo illustrating a college advisor South Florida at International College Counselors reveals how Glimpse Videos are changing the college admissions landscape.

How to Create a Standout College Admissions Video. Tips!

As if the competitive college admissions landscape weren’t challenging enough, now many schools offer students the opportunity to submit an admissions video in addition to traditional application materials. This option allows applicants to show a side of themselves that goes beyond test scores, GPAs, and essays. But with this new format comes new challenges: how…

A photo illustrating International College Counselors shares Florida college updates from an exclusive admissions workshop for the Florida SUS.

2024 Florida College Updates from UF, FSU, UCF, USF, and Other Florida Public Universities

Florida’s higher education system is often recognized as one of the best in the nation. The State University System (SUS) of Florida includes 12 member institutions: UF, FSU, UCF, FIU, FAU, FGCU, USF, UNF, Florida Poly, New College of Florida, FAMU, and UWF. The college advisors at International College Counselors recently attended an exclusive admissions…

A photo spotlighting International College Counselors offers advice for parents and students who want to learn what it takes to be a music major.

Preparing to Be a Music Major

Your student has participated in their school’s music program since sixth grade, is now taking private lessons, consistently makes the all-state band, and attends a selective music program each summer in Michigan. Oh, and they know every Beethoven symphony inside and out. If this describes your student, a music career could very well be in…