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Author: Jason Bullock

Are your high school seniors ready to go away to college?

It’s an exciting time for your college-bound high school seniors as going to college, once a distant idea, comes into focus. They may have received acceptance letters (or, more likely, emails these days) back in December if they applied for early decision, but most are receiving those communications right now. They may even be receiving Read More

Counselor Survey Findings: Challenges that Impact Student Success

Today, YouScience, released a new industry report based on survey data of 300+ counselors that reveals significant challenges, including: growing caseloads, rising mental health demands, and administrative burdens that limit counselors’ ability to provide personalized guidance.  Key Findings: Time Scarcity: Heavy Caseloads:  Mental Health Demands Administrative Burdens: The findings underscore the urgent need for better Read More

Empowering Students Through Career Exploration

Navigating the vast landscape of career possibilities can be overwhelming for high school students. As counselors, we play a crucial role in guiding and supporting students on their journey of career exploration and decision-making. Here are some effective strategies and resources to foster career exploration and guidance among high school students: Career Assessments: Start by Read More

Ready, Set, Visit: Making the Most of Campus Visits

Embarking on the college admissions journey is an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming for both students and parents. One of the best ways to get a clearer sense of where a student might feel at home is through campus visits. However, these visits can be much more than just a chance to Read More

Hope and help for adolescents and young adults in mental distress

A recent survey of adolescents and young adults by the children’s advocacy organization Common Sense Media found some disturbing trends. By and large, the young people surveyed are pessimistic about their futures, bored in school, disillusioned with politicians, and – perhaps most importantly – they don’t think their mental health is … well, healthy. They Read More

Supporting Students with Disabilities – Free Webinar Series

These upcoming webinars cover crucial topics, from requesting accommodations to exploring career pathways and making the most of campus resources. March 4 | 4:00 PM ET – Steps to AccommodationsRegister here: loom.ly/n5Z3q6g  March 24 | 4:00 PM ET – Postsecondary Career Pathways: It’s Not Just UniversityRegister here: loom.ly/bW3Shdo  April 8 | 4:00 PM ET – Make the Read More

FAFSA simplification is an elusive goal

Will you be ready to help students when the 2026-27 FAFSA form releases? There are two things we already know about upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): 1. In November, President Biden signed the FAFSA Deadline Act, establishing Oct. 1 as the release date for the FAFSA. The bill had Read More

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