“Everyone today needs a patient advocate.” That’s what the American Heart Association said. Indeed, with our increasingly complicated healthcare system, more and more families are finding that what the American Heart Association said is true, and they are increasingly turning to patient advocates to manage their care or the care of their loved ones. Parents Read More
There are many factors that families need to consider when choosing where their child will attend college. Though all of these factors are important, a big one that comes up in conversation is location. The benefits of attending an in-state college are well known to Students, Parents and School Counselors alike; a more familiar environment Read More
As the school year winds down, it’s important for incoming high school seniors and their parents to understand why summer – besides being a great time to hang out at the pool! — is a great opportunity to start writing that all-important college application essay. Tackling this crucial task early on can lead to a Read More
Family life is at the heart of child development. Parents certainly are not to blame when a child goes down the wrong path, but they can play a significant role in helping them get their lives back on track. While most parents would be more than thrilled for the opportunity to offer their child support, Read More
As summer arrives, many college-bound high school students and their parents are wondering if it’s worth visiting campuses while college students are on summer break. Families have taken the time to thoroughly research colleges, so understandably, they want a productive college visit. In this article, we will highlight why summer college visits hold immense value, Read More
Many Colleges and Universities no longer require students to submit SAT or ACT scores with their applications. The list continues to grow. Which schools are in this group, and which still require test scores to be submitted? FairTest has put together a great online resource that lists the 1,800+ Test-Optional schools and the 80+schools that Read More
If so, Canada has a great online resource with an overview of all the Universities in Canada. It includes a search tool for all Universities and Colleges in Canada. It also includes costs, scholarships available, and admission requirements. Here is a link to share with interested students and their parents: https://www.educanada.ca/study-plan-etudes/university-universite.aspx?lang=eng
All of your students will be partaking in interviews in the near future so it behooves them to plan ahead and anticipate what questions they may be asked. Here is a list of the 30 most asked interview questions: 1. Can you tell me more about yourself? 2. What do you think your greatest weakness Read More
Have any students that are interested in a career in Journalism? Here is an archived webinar Estrela Consulting Founder, Kristina Dooley and New York Times Deputy Editor for Live Coverage, Melissa Hoppert, hosted which is a 30-minute conversation about pathways to a career in journalism. Melissa joined The Times in 2006 and helped create the Read More
If you are a practicing high school counselor or high school career counselor, you are invited to participate in a study exploring career counseling and the genetic counseling profession. Responses to this survey will help us understand if there is a need to provide education and information about the genetic counseling profession to high school Read More
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