December is almost here, and believe it or not, now is the perfect time to start planning a high school student’s summer chock full of the best summer activities for college admissions. Summer activities are more than just a break from school—they’re valuable opportunities that can showcase a student’s curiosity, drive, and initiative. Colleges are…
As if the competitive college admissions landscape weren’t challenging enough, now many schools offer students the opportunity to submit an admissions video in addition to traditional application materials. This option allows applicants to show a side of themselves that goes beyond test scores, GPAs, and essays. But with this new format comes new challenges: how…
Florida’s higher education system is often recognized as one of the best in the nation. The State University System (SUS) of Florida includes 12 member institutions: UF, FSU, UCF, FIU, FAU, FGCU, USF, UNF, Florida Poly, New College of Florida, FAMU, and UWF. The college advisors at International College Counselors recently attended an exclusive admissions…
Your student has participated in their school’s music program since sixth grade, is now taking private lessons, consistently makes the all-state band, and attends a selective music program each summer in Michigan. Oh, and they know every Beethoven symphony inside and out. If this describes your student, a music career could very well be in…
Florida’s higher education system is frequently ranked as one of the best in the nation. 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. The college advisors at International College Counselors recently attended an invitation-only admissions…