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The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2024

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Application Is Now Available Online for the Class of 2024

Hey there, Florida high school seniors! The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship application is officially open online for the Class of 2024. The opportunity to receive this free educational benefit, which can cover the entirety of tuition and applicable fees at a Florida public college or university (or partial tuition at an eligible independent postsecondary institution in Florida), is one…

You Got In! You Got Accepted to College! Now What?

You Got In! You Got Accepted to College! Now What?

All your hard work has paid off! You’ve been accepted to college. Congratulations! Every college acceptance is something to celebrate! But you’re not done yet. You need to complete the enrollment process.  Once a student has received their acceptances, here is what needs to be done: 2. Research. Research. Research. Follow the admissions department on Tik Tok or…

7 Trends in College Admissions 

7 Trends in College Admissions 

The college admissions landscape changes every year. And with every change comes new plans, challenges, and opportunities to consider.  Here are seven trends the advisors at International College Counselors are helping families navigate in 2023.  1. Colleges are still experimenting with SAT/ ACT requirements. SAT or ACT scores are no longer required by approximately 80% of four-year…

Eight Reasons to Hire an Independent College Advisor

Eight Reasons to Hire an Independent College Advisor

As colleges get more and more selective about the students they admit, high schoolers and their parents are feeling more stressed. Adding to the pressure is the news about high achievers whose applications have been turned down by very competitive colleges. This knowledge, plus knowing how to fill out the applications, choosing which high school…