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Is Community Service Important in College Admissions?

Community service is an integral part of the college-bound high school student’s experience, and it should not be missed. Here’s why:   For starters, volunteering is a requirement for some scholarships, including Bright Futures for Florida residents, and can also position students to receive special scholarships recognizing their efforts. In addition, community service projects look…

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ICC’s Third Book – To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear

International College Counselors is pleased to announce the release of To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear , the third book by our CEO Mandee Heller Adler and her co-author David Teten, CEO, Versatile Venture Capital. Buy the book today at  Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com.   Perfect for high school, college, and graduate school students who want to start their academic…

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2021-2022 Common Application Essay Prompts & Tips

Juniors and parents of juniors: The 2021-2022 college application season has officially begun. The list of essay prompts for the Common Application (www.commonapp.com), accepted by more than 900 colleges, has been released. Students must choose one of the prompts and answer it to fulfill the “Writing” section of the Common Application. The application doesn’t go live…