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A photo illustrating International College Counselors announces that it is an approved Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award.

Apply for the President’s Volunteer Service Award through International College Counselors

ByAimee Heller

Did you know that International College Counselors is an approved Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)? We can verify and certify that a volunteer has met the requirements to receive a PVSA. This is another benefit ICC offers our clients at no additional cost. What is the PVSA? Established in 2003 by…

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Volunteering in High School—Do Admissions Boards Really Care?

ByCheree Liebowitz

Although grades and test scores are what colleges look at first, volunteer work is important because it shows a college that a student is compassionate, involved, and well-rounded. Community service is also said to be growing importance among admissions officers. A 2011 survey conducted by DoSomething.org ranked it number four in importance of factors considered…