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The Other March Madness

ByCheree Liebowitz

Mandee Heller Adler, CEO of International College Counselors, writes about March madness. Not basketball but the wait for the college acceptance letters. College Counselors know this is a very stressful time and the expert college admissions counselors at International College Counselors offer tips to help parents and students lessen the anxiety together. Parents need to let their student talk it out and also let their child know that he or she is loved no matter what college is attended. Getting into any college is something to celebrate.

2011 International College Counselors Scholarship

ByCheree Liebowitz

Every year International College Counselors International College Counselors has a scholarship competition. International College Counselors invite students in grade 9-12 from Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties and elsewhere to submit an essay that answers a question that can be found with the contest rules and submission information on International College Counselors website.

How Early is Too Early to Study for the SAT?

ByCheree Liebowitz

International College Counselors advise: It’s never too early for students to start studying for the SAT. This is especially true for freshmen and sophomores. Start studying for the SAT as soon as possible. What parents can help their children with is finding the study methods that best fit them. SAT study material can range from songs and books designed to teach SAT vocabulary to SAT tutors. The expert college counselors at International College Counselors can help guide you to the different study materials.

Juniors: Take your Standardized Tests

ByCheree Liebowitz

International College Counselors strongly recommends that high school juniors plan to take their standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, TOFEL and Subject Tests, this year. Expert college counselors at International College Counselors have a number of reasons why waiting until the fall can hurt a high school junior who wants to get into a university. Get further expert college admissions help on tests by calling ICC to get the name and number of a person who can help your student with test prep.

FAFSA Deadline is Fast Approaching – Apply Now

ByCheree Liebowitz

Don’t miss the February 1 deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While June 30 is the government deadline, Feb 1 is the deadline for many schools if a student wants to be eligible for a merit scholarship and other scholarships. International College Counselors strongly recommends that every student fill out the FAFSA regardless of income. Students and their families should not wait until the last minute to fill out FAFSA, says International College Counselors. It is a long form with many questions that need documents to help answer them.