In the “old days,” you went to college to figure out what you wanted to do in life, become an adult, learn independence and become well-rounded. Along the way, you earned a degree. That was then, and this is now. In 1990, the cost of full-time attendance at a four-year college was around $10,000 a Read More
I wanted to share a recent exchange with a colleague on LinkedIn, who said one of her biggest college essay challenges is parent involvement. The underlying issue, as I see it, is how to respect and value parents while also keeping them from over-stepping. They are important, after all, and many of us are parents Read More
The college admissions process is complicated enough with campus visits, test-optional schools, applications, summer activities, etc., but trying to understand the world of financial aid can be daunting. Here are some basic “Myths” and “Realities” in the world of financial aid. 1. “We make too much money to qualify.” • “Only low-income families receive financial Read More
Numerous tweens and teens who witness bullying often admit to not knowing how to react. Don’t be in the dark! You have the ability to make a significant difference. Begin by using these suggestions to take action.
To promote our greatest hopes and dreams for youth—and to prevent the outcomes we worry about most—we must be the trusted adults young people need. But how do we do that in schools and youth-serving organizations? How do we build the kinds of relationships that promote academic growth and positive youth development… while ensuring our Read More
Most people understand college to be one particular thing: four years of instruction that prepares you for a hopefully high-paying job. This has been the traditional route. However, there are now more ways than ever to pursue higher education. As a guidance counselor, your job is to help students find the route that is most Read More
Looking for a little extra money on the side or during the summer when out for summer break? AI has created some nice side gigs that can help boost income during the summer. Resume Now just put out a list of 10 top side gigs which include email inbox cleanup specialists, podcast show notes writers, Read More
Every year around this time, I start getting questions like these from counselors, parents, and students… The answer: Yes … if the essay: A college essay topic is not as important as why a student is writing about it. We know students tend to get excited over ideas they think will get them noticed inside the admissions Read More
Interest in AI-proof careers remains high, but another job market shift is gaining momentum: AI-powered jobs, or roles where AI skills can make workers more valuable and less vulnerable in their careers. According to recent reports, the majority of workers (79%) already use AI tools at work or are interested in adopting it, and 77% say Read More
From Chaos to Calm: Using DBT Skills to Help Teens Regulate & Reconnect is a 3-hour live, interactive continuing education program designed for licensed counselors and school-based mental health professionals who work with adolescents. This training provides an applied overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles and focuses on the practical implementation of DBT-informed skills Read More
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