Have you ever wondered what makes the people around you behave the way they do? What makes you, you? We are taught to believe that labeling people isn’t fair and we should avoid doing that at all costs. However, in many cases being able to figure out what type the person we are talking to Read More
Moving up the career ladder as fast as possible should be the goal of any graduating student as they begin their careers. Here is a great visual that offers some tips your students can use to advance their careers: Infographic Source: “What Is Career Advancement? And 12 Tips for Achieving It,” University of St. Augustine, July Read More
The pandemic caused havoc on the college admissions process as Colleges were unable to use traditional recruiting means to reach students. Many students upended their plans and the traditional tours of colleges were cut all together for them. Financing that College education also took on more angst as many parents jobs were lost or put Read More
Your students have a significant decision on deciding which schools to apply to. And if they are a high-achieving student, they are likely to apply to an Ivy League school. Everyone is aware of the “Ivy League,” a group of eight private schools defined by their membership in the same collegiate athletic conference. The Ivy Read More
This is a general timeline of activities and tasks. The counseling department and/or you in particular don’t necessarily do everything listed. Depends on your duties and grade levels. JULY : Update transcripts with summer school grades and finalize/change schedules. Summer registration for previously enrolled and new students. Meet with senior students and parents who need Read More
We took your feedback on subjects you want to see covered this school year and have come up with a great slate of articles for this year. Here is a summary of articles that we already have in-house and more to come as well: Scheduling and Social Justice: Your Underscored Power – By Sweety Patel, Read More
We have recently been made aware of a couple of new scholarships available for your students. Here are the details on both: Digital Monk is offering your students the opportunity to exercise their writing skills and compete for a $500 scholarship award. They would like to hear your students thoughts on ONE of the following Read More
There are five major changes coming to FAFSA. Here’s what they are: The FAFSA is getting shorter: The number of questions on the FAFSA form will be capped at 36. This is a significant reduction from the current 108 questions. Some tax information – like tax returns – will also be automatically imported going forward, which Read More
A great book is available for Counselors written by Heather Couch, a Counselor at Batavia Middle School in Ohio. This practical guide includes topics from internship to professional development from an intimate perspective within the context of real-life scenarios. Drawing from personal experiences, journal articles, textbooks, and excerpts by numerous professional school counselors, it fuses Read More
The common app essay is the main personal statement students submit to colleges that 1:Use the Common Application and 2:Require the essay. Your personal statement gives you the chance to delve deeper into your experiences, interests, passions and strengths. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their Read More
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