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Grants, General School Scholarships, and Loans. Oh my!

ByCheree Liebowitz

Expert college admissions counselor Mandee Heller Adler writes about grants, general school scholarships and loans. Included in the college admissions blog from International College Counselors are Pell Grants, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and scholarships. The scholarships for high school students include school-specific scholarships, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, unusual scholarships for high school students and more. High schools students are encouraged to look into all sources of funds for college. High school students in need of help on their college applications and need help with the college admissions process should contact Mandee Heller Adler at International College Counselors.

What you Need to Know About Financial Aid

ByCheree Liebowitz

International College Counselors offers advice on applying for financial aid. College counselors recommend that all seniors fill out the FAFSA if they feel they need financial aid. Students must fill out the FAFSA and the CSS/Profile to be considered for financial aid whether in California or Miami. College Counselors at International College Counselors are available to help students on their FAFSA or if they have questions for a college counselor.

Get your Invitation to College Visits/Information Sessions

ByCheree Liebowitz

The expert college admissions counselors at International College Counselors recommend that students attend information sessions when the college recruiter is in their neighborhood. Mandee Heller Adler says that if you did not receive an invitation to attend a college admission information session, you should call and ask for one.

Truth, Plagiarism & the Consequences on College Applications and Essays

ByCheree Liebowitz

Expert Miami College Counselor Mandee Heller Adler discusses how much a college counselor (or parent or other college admissions expert) should contribute when it comes to helping a student with the college admissions essay. Mandee Heller Adler was quoted in The New York Times talking about the subject of the college admissions essay.

Big Changes in SAT Subject Test Policies

ByCheree Liebowitz

The expert college counselors of International College Counselors write about the new SAT II requirements at leading American universities. The difference lies in whether the college “requires” or “strongly recommends” a certain number of tests. However, the expert college counselors at International College Counselors have a different take on the requirements, especially for students looking to go to Ivy League schools. Our expert college advisors can help students prepare for college by working one-on-one with them throughout Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county. International College Counselors offices are located throughout these areas. Work with a college counselor in Dade, a college counselor in Miami, a College Counselor in Broward, a college counselor in Palm Beach, a College Counselor in Boca College Counselor and/or a Ft. Lauderdale College Counselor.