Jason Bullock, Author at Link for Counselors

Annual survey reveals that the volatile economy and rising inflation are putting even more strain on families trying to pay for college

A recent annual survey conducted by Discover Student Loans found: Fifty percent of parents with college bound children have saved less than $15,000 for their child’s education Fifty-five percent of parents believe their ability to pay for college has not improved over last year; fears of uncertainty and potential recession drive financial concern for parents. Read More

Understanding Section 504

For many educators, understanding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 remains difficult and raises several questions, such as: What is the practical intent of this law? Are Section 504 accommodation plans simply “light” IEPs? How can this law ― passed in the waning days of the Vietnam War ― apply to public school Read More

Important Skills to Learn Before Heading to College

University life can be a place of culture shock for many freshmen. They aren’t used to the intense workloads. They don’t know how to make a budget, or simply to take care of themselves. As a guidance counselor, the goal is always to help your students maximize their success. In this article, we look at Read More

Date June 18, 2022
Author Sarah Daren

School counselors Have a Tough Job, But Their Impact Shines Through

As a school counselor, there’s no doubt that you’ve dealt with stressful situations that test your patience. Being a school counselor can be tough, and it’s not for everyone. But those who have chosen the school counselor career path typically stick to it for one profound reason: school counselors can have a lasting positive impact Read More

Date June 14, 2022
Author Sarah Daren

College Essay Tips – “Put Your Best Voice Forward”

When I’m working with student clients on developing and evolving theircollege essays I focus on guiding them to “finding their voice”. So often high school students are writing about their accomplishments,but not about who they are, their DNA. One of the methods I use to capture the “voice” of my high schoolclient is to interview Read More

Date June 9, 2022
Author Carl Buck

Top 8 Companies Hiring Employees with Associate’s Degrees

All your students can’t go to Harvard or Yale. Each student will create their own path and a large number will go the path of getting an Associate’s Degree. In a tight labor market, companies are favoring less stringent education requirements in an effort to access a greater pool of qualified candidates. Many, in fact, Read More

Date May 31, 2022
Author Jason Bullock

How Counselors Can Help Students Complete Their FAFSA

It’s difficult for any counselor to see a smart, driven student who is unable to pay for college. With costs rising not only for tuition but also for room and board, a degree can easily slip out of reach for deserving students. Fortunately, there are lots of student aid options out there that can provide Read More

Date May 30, 2022
Author Roger Williams

Free Webinar – Standardized Testing for Neurodivergent Students, their Parents and Counselors

A free webinar is being offered to Counselors (and students) that will be jointly presented by Michelle McAnaney, of the College Spy and Jenn Cohen of Launchpad Education. Jenn Cohen specializes in test prep for students with learning differences. She is an engaging speaker who knows her subject well. The webinar will cover: Available accommodations Read More

Date May 27, 2022
Author Michelle McAnaney
Source The College Spy

The Newest Myth: Colleges Want These 5 Things in Your Students’ College Essay

I’ve been hosting free college essay classes for students for about 5 years, and generally, the questions are predictable: What’s the best/worst topic? What do colleges want to read? What can I do to stand out? This year, I’ve noticed a new type of question, and it’s troubling to me. It’s a variation on this, Read More

Date May 23, 2022
Author Kim Lifton

Juniors – Now is the time to ask for letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. The more selective colleges may ask for two or three recommendation letters. Questions abound: Who should you ask? What are they used for? Where do they go? When should you ask them? Why are they important? Read More