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Hidden Gems of South Carolina (Colleges and Universities)

Hidden Gems of South Carolina (Colleges and Universities)

Erik McLeod, a Director of College Advising at International College Counselors, is the writer of this week’s blog on South Carolina colleges and universities. As a college counselor in South Florida for 12 years, and now advising remotely from my home state of South Carolina, I often start the application process by asking students if…

What Students & Parents Need to Know About Becoming an Engineering Major (Tips!)

What Students & Parents Need to Know About Becoming an Engineering Major (Tips!)

So, your student wants to be an engineer? As a high school student, perhaps they’ve designed circuits with a Raspberry Pi, competed on their school’s Robotics or Technology Student Association team, or taught themselves Python, Java, or one of many other computer programming languages. If so, they are off to a great start to becoming…

Not Your Parents’ Northeastern University (Tips!)

Not Your Parents’ Northeastern University (Tips!)

One of the most popular colleges for our students at ICC to consider is Northeastern University and we offer a lot of Northeastern University tips. Founded in 1898 and located within minutes of Boston University, Boston College, Harvard, and MIT, this private university of 16,300 undergraduates makes the ideal urban campus for many applicants. But…

Navigating the Transition to Digital SAT and ACT Testing & the Changing Landscape of Standardized Testing

Navigating the Transition to Digital SAT and ACT Testing & the Changing Landscape of Standardized Testing

Standardized testing has long been a cornerstone of the college admissions process, with the SAT debuting in 1926 and the ACT following in 1959. Because these tests are standardized, they have provided college admissions readers with an additional tool to measure a student’s academic abilities and compare them to peers nationwide and globally. Now we’re looking…

Everything Families Need to Know About University of Florida Admissions (Tips!)

Everything Families Need to Know About University of Florida Admissions (Tips!)

The writer of this week’s blog, ErikMcLeod, a Director of College Advising at International College Counselors shares his expertise with University of Florida Admissions tips. Erik has 13 years of success helping hundreds of students gain admission to the Florida public universities. In addition to touring their campuses extensively and attending the State University System…