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International College Counselors 2015 College Scholarship Essay Contest Kicks Off

International College Counselors is accepting entries for the 2015 International College Counselors High School Essay Contest. Four (4) college scholarships of $250 each will be awarded, three to students who attend school within Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County; and one to a student from outside the Florida tri-county area, including outside the United States….

How to Handle a Deferral

Many students who apply to college Early Decision or Early Action find that they’ve been deferred. This means they’ve neither been accepted nor rejected – a sort of college purgatory. Typically, a deferral means the college wants to compare you with the full applicant pool because your application did not shine enough for them to…

7 Great Ways for Parents of High School Students to Spend Their Tax Refunds

According to the Internal Revenue Service, the average tax refund this year is roughly $3,000, reported CNN (4.3.14). Here are some great suggestions on what to do with the refunded money for parents of teenagers who plan to attend college: 1. Pay for tutoring. The importance of grades for colleges cannot be ignored. The GPA…

VIP Applications: What are they?

Mandee Heller Adler, expert college advisor and CEO of International College Counselors, write about the VIP Applications that select high school seniors may receive. As the college advisors at International College Counselors understand, VIP Applications also come under the names “Presidential Select,” “Select Scholar,” “Priority Application,” and others. These special applications are primarily a marketing ploy with benefits for both the school and the student. International College Counselors help a wide range of students navigate the college admissions process.Mandee Heller Adler, expert college advisor and CEO of International College Counselors, write about the VIP Applications that select high school seniors may receive. As the college advisors at International College Counselors understand, VIP Applications also come under the names “Presidential Select,” “Select Scholar,” “Priority Application,” and others. These special applications are primarily a marketing ploy with benefits for both the school and the student. International College Counselors help a wide range of students navigate the college admissions process.

College Admissions Tips for Students with Learning Disabilities

Almost every accredited university provides support services for students with learning disabilities. These services vary in quality and extent from school to school.  For students with disabilities, it is imperative to find the school that is the best ‘fit’ in providing programs, policies, procedures, and facilities that meet your needs. Below are some tips on…