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.

College Admissions Advisors Answer Questions on “Rigor”

ByCheree Liebowitz

One of the most frequently asked questions advisors at International College Counselors hear is on “Rigor” and what do terms like “rigorous course load” mean and how rigorous should a student’s schedule be? We’ve listed some questions below with the answers. 1. How Do Admission Officials Weigh High School Rigor? Comparisons are made when evaluating…

U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2015 Best Universities and Colleges

ByCheree Liebowitz

U.S. News & World Report released its 2015 college rankings. The Best Colleges 2015 edition offers rankings and data on nearly 1,800 colleges and universities across the U.S. According to the report, the Best National University is Princeton (NJ), followed by Harvard (MA), Yale (CT), Columbia (NY), Stanford (CA) and the University of Chicago (IL)….

Tips When Meeting College Admissions Representatives

ByCheree Liebowitz

Starting in September, students will have opportunities to meet with college admissions representatives. The meeting may be a formal interview or an informal interview, or the meeting may take place at a high school college visit or a national college fair. Whenever the encounter, knowing what to expect and being prepared for the meeting will…

Tips for Getting a Good Letter of Recommendation

ByCheree Liebowitz

One of the most important parts of your college applications isn’t even written by you, and that’s the Letter of Recommendation. Most private colleges want one counselor and one or two teacher recommendations. Here are some tips for securing good letters of recommendation: Choose your recommenders wisely. When it comes to choosing whom to ask,…