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A photo spotlighting International College Counselors offers advice for parents and students who want to learn what it takes to be a music major.

Preparing to Be a Music Major

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…

This photo illustrates International College Counselors sharing of the latest Florida college information and updates from the State University System of Florida.

2023 State University System of Florida Updates: FSU, UCF, UF, USF and More Florida College Information!

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…

International College Counselors shares a photo that goes with tips for high school student-athletes who are looking to be recruited by a college.

Casting a Wide Net: Recruitment Tips for Prospective Student-Athletes

When college advisors have initial conversations with prospective college student-athletes, one of the most common refrains goes something like this: “I want to play for an NCAA team, but only if it’s for a top-ranked program or at a prestigious school.” On the surface, this approach sounds perfectly fine. After all, you may ask, what’s…

Tips for Choosing High School Courses. The Do’s and the Don’ts.

Tips for Choosing High School Courses. The Do’s and the Don’ts.

Across the country, many high school students are considering which courses to take next year. As they ponder their options, they should know that the level of coursework they choose is an important component of college admissions. Among the tips for choosing high school courses: colleges look for rigor, as well as an indication that a…