Put down the phone — Up to 11 percent of drivers age 19 and younger who were involved in fatal accidents were distracted. Talking and texting while driving substantially increases the risk of injuries and fatalities. Reduce speed — Teens often drive over the speed limit or too fast for weather or road conditions, which Read More
What do you think about the new prompt on the Common App? Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you? We’ve been getting lots of inquiries about the new prompt – and having great conversations. Read More
LINK for Counselors is distributed free to Counselors. We never charge you for any of our content. This is made possible by our advertisers who invest in their advertising to let you know about their school or specific product that may be of interest to you. It has worked for many of them who tell Read More
1. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) After successfully completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will be provided a Student Aid Report (SAR). On the SAR is a number called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is the number that determines your eligibility for Federal Student Aid (FSA) from your FAFSA results Read More
Owning their own business is the dream of many students. From Jeff Bezos to Elon Musk there are examples of many entrepreneurs that are now the richest of the rich. Finimpact has published a list of scholarships available for students that are planning to go down the entrepreneurial career path. Here are 14 of them Read More
The pandemic has really accelerated the work at home movement to where it is expected to become the norm for some companies even when the pandemic has ended. A recent survey found that 83% of employers say the shift to remote work has been successful for them. It is expected that this trend will continue Read More
Last year, a counselor from Atlanta asked me what advice to give a student who wanted to use his personal statement to show colleges that he “gives 110% to everything he does.” She knew it was a cliché. But is that bad? Nope. Not really. I told her it was okay and explained why. Phrases Read More
Directions: Read each statement and circle the answer that best applies to you; leave blank any questions you do not want to answer. Never Sometimes Often Almost Always 1. I worry excessively about the future or bad things happening (for example, earthquakes, a loved one getting hurt or sick, failing a test). 0 1 Read More
Do you have a letter template written to send to parents this Fall? The Counselors at Normal Community High School have created a template that they use that you may be able to craft for your needs. They shared their letter in the High School Counselors Group on FB. Here is the template: Dear Parents, Read More
Many people, Counselors included have started freelancing to earn a little extra money, enjoy their side passions and to even create a side business that can eventually turn into a full time gig. It is estimated that 36% of all American workers have some type of freelance gig. Thimble published a list of 19 sites Read More
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