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Keeping the Faith: High School Faith-Based Activities and College Admissions

Keeping the Faith: High School Faith-Based Activities and College Admissions

When it comes to college admissions, a student’s grades and course rigor are the most important factors of consideration. But, without a doubt, a student’s extracurricular activities, including faith-based activities, can make a big difference in an application. Not only are extracurriculars great for students as they develop and discover their interests, but they also…

2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings – U.S. News & World Report 

2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings – U.S. News & World Report 

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022 Colleges Rankings. The Best Colleges rankings includes approximately 1,500 colleges and universities across the U.S. But what do these rankings mean and how are they determined? According to the report, for the 12th consecutive year, the Best National University is Princeton in New Jersey. MIT comes in second, followed by…

2022 Updates from FSU, UCF, UF, FSU and Other Florida Public Universities

2022 Updates from FSU, UCF, UF, FSU and Other Florida Public Universities

Florida’s higher education system is frequently ranked as one of the best in the country. The State University System (SUS) of Florida includes 12 member institutions: UF, FSU, USF, UCF, FAU, FGCU, FIU, UNF, Florida Poly, New College of Florida, UWF, and FAMU. Last week, the college advisors at International College Counselors got updates on…

A photo which illustrates a college advisor South Florida at International College Counselors offering information and tips for filling out the 2024–25 FAFSA.

2023-2024 FAFSA Tips and CSS Profile Tips. How to Get Financial Aid.

For those families applying for financial aid, you should plan to fill out the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, and the 2023-2024 CSS Profile. Both applications open on October 1, 2022. While the FAFSA and CSS Profile help determine need-based financial aid, some colleges may require them to…