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.

The Alumni Interview

ByCheree Liebowitz

International College Counselors CEO Mandee Heller Adler writes about the alumni interview. Expert college counselors know that some colleges require interviews while others don’t. If students are not working with International College Counselors, they should call the schools themselves and see what the policy is for the universities they are applying to.

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….