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10 of the Best New Year Resolutions for High School Students

It’s 2020!  A new year, a new decade!  There’s plenty of time to add resolutions to your list. International College Counselors has a few suggestions which can launch you into a strong college trajectory. Commit to getting good grades. You’ve been working hard to get to this point for 10+ years.  You can’t win by quitting before the finish…

8 Tips for Handling a College Deferral

8 Tips for Handling a College Deferral

Many students who apply to college Early Decision or Early Action find that they’ve been deferred. Remember, a deferral does not equal rejection! The college is asking for additional time to make their decision. Oftentimes the college needs more information about either the individual student or their applicant pool. Fortunately, there are things students can…

Florida 2020 Seniors: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

Florida 2020 Seniors: Apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is an amazing education funding option for Florida state residents. Florida high school graduates who meet certain high academic achievement standards can receive up to 100% of tuition if they attend a Florida college or university. The application to apply for Florida Bright Futures is now available online. Even if you are…