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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2023

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2023

Attention Florida high school seniors! The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application is now available online for the Class of 2023. Bright Futures is a scholarship program that rewards Florida high school graduates for their academic achievement and community service. It is not based on financial need. All Florida seniors who meet the requirements (scroll down to page 3) should…

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

Revisiting College Rankings After Harvard and Yale Law Schools Withdraw From U.S. News Rankings

In September, International College Counselors wrote a blog about U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 College Rankings. As we know, high school students and their parents are almost always fascinated by college rankings, even though they should not be relied on to help students find the right college for them. On November 16, 2022, Yale and Harvard’s law schools,…

How to Handle Getting An Early Action/ Early Decision Deferral or Denial

How to Handle Getting An Early Action/ Early Decision Deferral or Denial

If a student applied Early Decision or Early Action to any schools, they will be hearing back over the next few months. But what happens if a student who applied to college receives notification of an Early Action/ Early Decision deferral or denial? If your application was ACCEPTED: Enjoy the good news. Take some well-deserved…

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

Choosing a primary or secondary school is one of the most important educational decisions a family can make which is why many parents choose to work with an educational consultant. These years are a significant period in a young person’s life. During this time, parents learn about additional support which may help their child, build…