With the rise of countercultural movements in the ‘60s and ‘70s, pot became a symbol of rebellion, peace and freedom. But that was then, and this is now. Pot is no longer the benign high. Instead, I’ve seen in my practice an alarming increase in the number of teens and young adults who slip into Read More
Everywhere I go, folks ask me about AI and college essays. As with all things college-essay-related, we’re keeping our eyes open, staying on top of the news, the rumors, and the vaguely true. Today I wanted to share a few resources from schools and organizations that have something to say about this issue. This is Read More
Today’s Baby Boomers hold over half of total U.S. household wealth, while their kids hold a much smaller portion, despite being bigger in population, according to a new study by New York University economists. Those 65 and older have benefitted from long-term home ownership, booming stock markets and steady jobs with 401(k)s to build their Read More
The 1 for 2 Education Foundation is seeking highly motivated applicants of accredited U.S. four-yearcolleges and universities. For the 2025 academic year the Foundation selected a diverse group of seven scholars who attendedboth public and private high schools from four states. Grants of up to $20,000 per academic year weremade to attend both public and Read More
Report shows nearly all parents worried AI will disrupt their child’s career; 71% plan to be very involved in career choices. Zety®, a leading resume templates service, recently surveyed more than 900 U.S. parents of children ages 12–24 for itsAI Readiness Gap: 2025 Parent Outlook Report. The data found nearly all parents are growing anxious Read More
While AI is being used and considered for many services, it is ideal to take a step back first and review your current office operations. Are you a high school counselor with a backlog of recommendation letter requests? Is your current process for sending out local scholarship information working? Does the student transcript request system Read More
Students are not always sure which “optional” essays are truly optional. Use Wow coachJoe Kane’s insight to guide you and your students. Joe has been with Wow since 2013. Healso runs a youth writing program in Nashville, and is a wonder with any type of student. At the end of a recent brainstorm session, one Read More
Have you ever thought about pursuing college counseling on a private basis, either as a side hustle, working for a company, or starting your own company? Do you wonder about the pros, cons, practical challenges, and great rewards of this work? If so, please join a candid (and unrecorded) conversation with four IECs who were Read More
Security studies are a robust and diverse education pathway that, let’s face it, very few 18-year-olds have on the mind. As a counselor, you come across many different types of students, and yet one category that is most likely underrepresented on the list of students you interact with regularly is the child with a keen Read More
In our weekly staff meetings, we always discuss student wins and challenges. No matter how many years of experience we have with the Wow Method, we’re always learning. Here’s some insight from David Bersell, who has been with us for more than seven years, has worked with hundreds of students, trained countless IECs and school Read More
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