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Give the Gift of College Advising

Give the Gift of College Advising Two gift choices that will keep on giving throughout your child or grandchild’s entire life. 1. Give a Comprehensive Advising Plan from International College Counselors and get $250 off With the Comprehensive Advising Plan, students in the 7th-12th grades will receive a personal advisor from International College Counselors, taking them through the entire…

11 Things Students Should Include In Their College Application Essay

11 Things Students Should Include In Their College Application Essay

A college application essay may be as short as 150 words, but those words can mean the difference between a “maybe” and a “yes” when it comes to getting admitted. The essays tell the admissions committee how and why one student is different from all the others. You want to be the student that stands…

Harvard Pushes to Rethink College Admissions

Given the stories of increased competition for college placement, parents and students may be surprised to learn that Harvard said the college admissions process needs to change, and over 50 colleges agree. The problem is students today need to enter the college admissions process with a long “brag sheet.” To earn the right to brag,…

Former President of Pine Crest School to Join International College Counselors

International College Counselors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lourdes Martinez Cowgill to the position of Senior Director of College Counseling. Cowgill, who served as president of Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton for 15 years, will work one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students, advising them and guiding them through…

Miami Dade College is Free for Students with a 3.0 GPA or Higher.

International College Counselors is excited to tell you about this. Incredibly, all Miami-Dade public and private school students who graduate with a GPA 3.0 or higher will be able to attend Miami Dade College for free starting in the fall. The American Dream Scholarship, the first scholarship program of its kind, was designed to let…