Author: Cheree Liebowitz

Cheree Liebowitz is the Chief Operating Officer of International College Counselors, where she oversees marketing, human resources, and PreK-12 educational advising in South Florida. A seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, customer relations, business development, and educational consulting, Cheree joined ICC in 2011 when it had just three full-time employees. Since then, she has played a key role in the company’s growth and continued success. Prior to joining ICC, she held marketing roles at leading firms, including Ogilvy and LeadDog Marketing Group, working with clients such as American Express, IBM, Major League Baseball, the American Cancer Society, and AARP The Magazine. Cheree graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Business while enrolled in UF’s Honors Program. She also earned a certificate in Sports Marketing from New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

AP GRADE REPORTING

ByCheree Liebowitz

To report the AP exam or not to report the AP exam, that is this week’s question. Starting on May 4, over 2 million students will take almost 4 million AP exams. After taking one of the many various exams, there are usually three ways a student will feel:  Great!  Good.  And Awful. If you think you did…

2015-2016 Common Application Essay Prompts

ByCheree Liebowitz

Attention Juniors: The 2015-2016 college application season has officially begun. The Common Application, otherwise known as the Common App, released its list of essay prompts. While it is true that the Common Application essay prompts are flexible enough for any personal statement or story, it also helps to know just what admissions officers look for when…

Seven College Admissions Realities That Seem Like April Fools Jokes

Seven College Admissions Realities That Seem Like April Fools Jokes

ByCheree Liebowitz

However, people who think they know everything there is to know about getting into college may not really know as much as they think.   NOT A JOKE: Well-rounded kids are not who colleges are looking for. Colleges want students who excel at something. Why? Because colleges want a well-rounded class and it’s easier to…

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Volunteering in High School—Do Admissions Boards Really Care?

ByCheree Liebowitz

Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered…