College counselors play a crucial role in guiding students towards higher education institutions where they can thrive academically, socially, and personally. As we strive for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education, it’s essential to consider the unique needs of students from various religious backgrounds, including Muslim students. Many Muslim students face unique Read More
In the current fast-paced job market, the quest for higher education has become more competitive for future success. For numerous students, the prospect of an accelerated degree program offers an enticing opportunity to reach their academic and professional aspirations more quickly than conventional pathways allow. Nevertheless, just like any other major life choice, the decision Read More
College Matchpoint has a great resource on how AI is being used in College Admissions that should be of interest. Here is a link to it: https://www.collegematchpoint.com/genaicollegecounseling Here are two new opportunities for Counselors wanting to learn more they have recently announced: January 8 Webinar: Start the New Year with a Strategic AI Plan for Read More
As a high school counselor, I believed my job was to help prepare students for adult life, not just guiding them through “reading, writing, and arithmetic,” and emotional self-management. One of the skills I worked on a lot with my students was time management. I quickly noticed a pattern that during winter break, students would Read More
“Because it’s a good school.” We hear this response almost daily in our offices when we ask students why they’ve chosen to apply to specific colleges. The silence that follows our next question – “What makes it good?” – speaks volumes about the crisis we face in college admissions today. As high school counselors, we’ve Read More
Courageous Advocacy in School Counseling by Stephanie Brazinsky, Counselor at Denver South HS, Candice Mackey, College Counselor at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, and Priscilla Grijalva, School Counselor at San Jacinto Leadership Academy Get Out of the Office (Importance of Networking) by Sonja Montiel Making the Transition from School Counselor to Independent Educational Read More
Access Scholarships has launched a new free platform for scholarships that your students may want to check out. Their database currently offers more than 10,000 scholarships. Here are some links to scholarships tailored for Juniors, Seniors, International students and full-ride offerings: They also offer 2 $1,000 Scholarships which for students of all ages which can Read More
Most kids don’t think about social workers unless they are forced to interact with one. Those in that situation rarely view them aspirationally. Social workers are important but criminally under-recognized. As a school guidance counselor, you are uniquely well-positioned to point this career opportunity out to the next generation of workers. But how do identify Read More
American transportation systems, infrastructure and community amenities have all benefitted from public-private partnerships, which are contractual agreements between a governmental entity and a commercial one. But there’s something much simpler and easier to initiate that benefits college-bound students and their families: an informal public-private collaboration. Whether a student is in a public or private high Read More
For many students, the college application process is a stressful experience filled with high expectations and overwhelming pressure. As a counselor, you may notice even the most capable students struggle with common anxiety-related behaviors like stumbling through test prep, freezing up while taking exams, or having difficulty conveying their true selves in essays or interviews. These Read More
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