by Mandee Heller Adler, private college counselor, president of International College Counselors
High school students, college counselors are only among the first professional advisors you'll hear from throughout your life. In four years (for most of you), you'll hear from your commencement speaker (the guest speaker at your graduation). Some will be witty and some serious, all will hopefully leave you a little bit wiser.
Gradspot.com made a list of "The All-time Best Graduation Speeches". Whether they're the "best" is debatable, as are all "-est" lists, but they're all really entertaining. Read the full article on The Top Ten All-Time Best Graduation Speeches from gradspot.com.
CNBC also made a list of The Ten Best Graduation Speeches of All Time.
Only three people made both lists, and Will Ferrell is one of them!
They're all inspiring, so enjoy!
One thought from International College Counselors:
Go out and be successful, but include ethics in your definition of success.
From Mandee Heller Adler, president of International College Counselors, and the other expert college counselors: Good luck to all graduating seniors, in college and beyond.
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~ Dr. Seuss
International College Counselors provides expert college counseling on undergraduate and graduate college admissions, financial aid, tuition, essays, and college applications. Mandee Heller Adler, lead college admissions consultant and Founder of International College Counselors tailors her wide range of college counseling and college coaching services to address the goals, needs, and dreams of each individual student, whether Florida college or Ivy League university. Our college advising company, based in Miami-Dade, Florida, works with domestic and international students. We also work with high schools in Miami, Boca, Broward and Palm Beach. Let us help you make the best decisions choosing, getting into, and paying for college.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Get started on 2010-11 college applications
The College Application preview is now available. International College Counselors recommend that all students take a look at the app.
High school juniors who want to get a head start on college applications can see a preview of the entire 2010-11 Common Application.
The new Common App goes online on August 1. Until then, students can familiarize themselves with what information they will need. And, they can start working on it.
Where can I find a preview version of the Common Application?
A preview version of the 2010-11 Common Application has been posted at: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/SchoolFormsFAQ.aspx
What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that provides an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit it to any one of 414 member schools that accept it, including 47 public institutions.
The full list of schools that accept the Common Application can be seen here: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Members.aspx
What are the benefits of the Common Application?
The Common Application is intended to ease the admissions process for students by reducing the number of separate applications a student has to complete when applying to numerous colleges.
Note from International College Counselors: Many colleges still require additional information, including more essays.
Is there a Common Application for transfer students?
Yes. You can preview the transfer application here: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/SchoolFormsFAQ.aspx
There are six choices of topics for student essays and the minimum length is 250 words. This essay should be the same for all colleges – so make sure it’s the best you have! Students working with International College Counselors, please call us at 954-414-9986 as soon as you possible and we will help you get started.
High school juniors who want to get a head start on college applications can see a preview of the entire 2010-11 Common Application.
The new Common App goes online on August 1. Until then, students can familiarize themselves with what information they will need. And, they can start working on it.
Where can I find a preview version of the Common Application?
A preview version of the 2010-11 Common Application has been posted at: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/SchoolFormsFAQ.aspx
What is the Common Application?
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that provides an admission application – online and in print – that students may submit it to any one of 414 member schools that accept it, including 47 public institutions.
The full list of schools that accept the Common Application can be seen here: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Members.aspx
What are the benefits of the Common Application?
The Common Application is intended to ease the admissions process for students by reducing the number of separate applications a student has to complete when applying to numerous colleges.
Note from International College Counselors: Many colleges still require additional information, including more essays.
Is there a Common Application for transfer students?
Yes. You can preview the transfer application here: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/SchoolFormsFAQ.aspx
There are six choices of topics for student essays and the minimum length is 250 words. This essay should be the same for all colleges – so make sure it’s the best you have! Students working with International College Counselors, please call us at 954-414-9986 as soon as you possible and we will help you get started.
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