LINK for Counselors recently conducted a survey on the readers of the Spring 2025 issue. Counselors around the country took the survey and we thank all who participated. Vicki Kapaun School District 622 (North St. Paul, MN) Abby Herriman Southeastern Community College – Iowa Megan McCamy St. Joseph School District – Missouri Rhona Patterson Mohawk Read More
Study.com surveyed 100 college seniors and asked them to share the best advice for incoming freshmen. The results were both surprising and insightful. From their biggest mistakes and what they wish they’d done differently to how to thrive academically and socially, the advice these seniors offered will help you start college on the right foot Read More
I love listening and learning new things. I am endlessly curious. Lately, I’ve had lots ofconversations with colleagues on the same topic: How will the current political environmentaffect students as they apply to college? Can students write about race, gender, politics,and other hot-button topics? For better or worse, we won’t know how changes on campuses will affect Read More
Many Colleges’ & Universities offer fly-in programs where they will fully fund the cost of visiting their campus so you can see if it is a fit for your students and check out all that it has to offer. Here are some being offered for the summer of 2025. See each school’s individual websites below Read More
Russell Sage College recently published a blog regarding becoming a school counselor in New York. While their post is focused on New York state counselors their advice will be of interest to anyone considering pursuing this as a career. Why Become a School Counselor? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), school counselors “help students develop Read More
If they’ve been using their school email for scholarships, college apps, or job searches, they could lose access after graduation—and miss out on key updates. Below is a ready-to-send message courtesy of Going Merry ( http://www.goingmerry.com ) that you can forward or drop into Google Classroom to help your senior switch to a personal email. Read More
Are parents/students asking you for information on SAT/ACT prep? Here are some websites that can really help with information about the tests, practice tests, etc. www.act.orgwww.collegeboard.comwww.vocabulary.comwww.dictionary.comwww.thesaurus.comwww.majortests.com http://www.rathtutoring.comhttp://www.number2.comwww.sheppardsoftware.com/vocabmania.htmhttp://www.methodlearning.com http://www.study.com https://schoolhouse.world/course/sat https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat
Are parents/students asking you for sources to help with financial aid? Here are some go to websites you can send them to or use as reference: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fastweb.netwww.scholarships.comwww.gmsp.orgwww.collegenet.comwww.collegeboard.org
Thanks again to all of you that participated in the survey regarding the Spring 2025 LINK for Counselors issue. The results help show us which content is of most interest to you and also help our advertisers gain valuable feedback about their messaging and school. Here is a quick summary of the results: Want more Read More
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals are eager to advance their education and career prospects quickly. This has led to a surge in popularity for fast-track and accelerated degree programs, offering a compressed timeline for completing a degree. As counselors, understanding the landscape of these options is crucial to effectively advising students and helping them Read More
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