ICC Kicks Off Its 2013 College Scholarship Essay Contest International College Counselors is pleased to announce the 2013 college scholarship competition. Students in grades 9-11 from Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties and outside the tri-county area are invited to apply. This is the fourth year International College Counselors has been awarding college scholarships. Students are…
Most high school students look forward to winter break as a welcome break. High school life is busy and stressful with classes, study time, activities, and friends. While students do deserve some rest time, they should not let opportunity pass them by either. Winter break = A little extra time to get ahead on a…
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it, the quest for the perfect gift. Rather than spend time in a crowded shopping mall or scouring the options from countless online retailers, give a gift that will make a real difference in the life of someone you love. A college advisor can give students…
Sophomores: graduation may seem a long way off, but you’re permanent record is being written now. Colleges will be looking at how you spent this year. THE SOPHOMORE MID-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Work on Your Academic Performance Now is the time to work hard. Set the goal of moving up an academic level in your…
College admissions advisors often recommend that students take the most ‘rigorous’ course load possible. But what do terms like “rigorous course load” mean and how rigorous should a student’s schedule be? The expert college advisors at International College Counselors answered some answers to these elusive questions. 1. How Do Admission Officials Weigh High School Rigor?…