First lady, Michelle Obama, announced this week that a new Social Media site has been launched to help students study and prepare for college. The site, Bettermakeroom, is being promoted by more than 20 business, media and non-profit groups. The site will have information on SAT/ACT dates, study prep tips, the FAFSA, and applying to Read More
We recently had some great feedback about our Fall 2015 issue of LINK for Counselors as it hit schools around the country. I enjoy hearing from Counselors like you on what content was of most interest and what you and your peers would like to see more of in future issues. I received feedback from Read More
1. Do some research. Come prepared with a general awareness of the type of school you’re visiting and a list of specific questions. 2. Read the handouts. The materials you’re given on campus contain a lot of important information. Keep these for comparison. 3. Attend a class. Look for a class in an area of Read More
At the recent NACAC conference in San Diego a chart was presented that was developed by two Independent Counselors (Jennie Kent & Jeff Levy) which showed students acceptance rates at various colleges based on when they applied. It presents a good picture of how applying early can help a student get into their top school Read More
An online survey was recently administered by the Harris Poll that looked at the emotional preparedness of students to attend college and how those that were less emotionally prepared fared versus their peers. The survey sponsors were the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit group that works to protect the emotional and mental health of students, the Read More
Why did you decide to become a School Counselor? My guess is you wanted a fulfilling job where you felt you could help kids get on the right path to a successful future. In most cases I’m guessing it wasn’t because of the high salary:) This weekend I came across an article in USA Today Read More
You are probably not surprised to learn your students don’t need to be academically gifted to get good grades. The key to academic success is to study smarter not harder. You can help your students stress less and still have free time if you help them hone study strategies now. As a result, their grades Read More
College rankings are a source of pride, stress, elation, and frustration. Your students (and their parents) may come to you insisting on getting into a “top 10 school.” But the top 10 differs from list to list. What does that mean for your students? You can use the rankings to help students make informed choices. Read More
How many times do students come into your office and tell you they don’t have good topics for their Common App essays? If your office looks anything like ours, that question might surface countless times during the fall of senior year. That’s because most students think the first step to writing a great college essay Read More
In the spring of 2014, the College Board announced that it would be revising the SAT, the well-known standardized exam taken by millions of college bound high school students annually. The announcement reignited a discussion about the validity and purpose of standardized college admissions exams, and raised questions among the administrators, parents, and students who, Read More
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