The American School Counselor Association posted some interview questions for school counselors. Interviewing for a position? It should be helpful to review these questions and think about how you will answer them prior to your interview. Role of the School Counselor How does the school counselor’s role support the school’s mission? What do you see Read More
A couple of years ago, a friend took his son, a talented member of his school’s rowing team, on a tour of elite East Coast colleges and universities. When he returned home, he was excited to tell me what he heard from MIT’s admissions team about college essays. TheMIT rep said that beyond grades and Read More
It makes financial sense to invest in a decent education. On average, college graduates earn more than those with merely a high school education. They are also less likely to be unemployed. These are excellent reasons to attend college, but paying for it with own funds might be tough. Many students rely on loans to Read More
Many counselors believe students with disabilities or “differences” should have an IEP, or at least a 504 Plan, when transitioning to college. Prior to any further discussion on this topic, we must ask whether the submission of these documents is for admission to college or to receive accommodations. For admission the simple answer is that Read More
You may have heard recently on the news that Joe Rogan has gotten in trouble with some of the controversial things he has said on his podcast. Others famous people such as Chrissy Tiegen and Roseanne Barr have gotten a lot of criticism after posts and Roseanne even was fired from her sitcom. Many unknown Read More
Congratulations! We all made it through another college application essay season. As you begin to prepare the Class of 2023 for the application process, it’s natural to reflect back on the college essay season we’ve just finished. Last year was filled with big challenges. Students faced uncertainty over school schedules and the continuous threat of Read More
It’s the beginning of an interview and you’re prepared to answer questions about the job responsibilities and then you’re asked “tell me about yourself.” This prompt can be difficult to answer if you aren’t ready for it. Luckily, there is a way to answer this common interview question with ease. When encountering the “tell me Read More
CollegeWebLD is a comprehensive online resource for information about the disability support services at over 500 U.S. colleges and universities. Many students with learning differences who end up failing out of college within the first year do so because they did not choose a college that was a good fit for them. The goal of Read More
National School Counseling Week 2022 (#NSCW22) is Feb. 7-11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week Read More
Would you like to help develop a school counseling quiz for educational leaders (e.g., Principals). Submit a school counseling question that you believe Principals should know the answer to. Don’t forget to also include what you think the correct answer is. You can ask questions about any of the four components of a comprehensive school Read More
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