“Nearly every first-year college student discovers that college courses are more academically challenging than they expected, and certainly harder than classes in high school. Professors expect students not just to absorb material, but to analyze and synthesize it, to consider multiple perspectives, to evaluate conflicting evidence, and then to apply what they’ve learned in new Read More
College Admissions, Financial Aid and Billing Office Questions to Consider For students enrolling for college effective July 1, 2026, the student loan limits have been changed from the current amounts available. To prepare for these changes college administrators should consider reviewing the following questions and the resulting data. What percentage of the freshman admitted students Read More
An ancient game can help teens prepare for college What if there were a board game that could help teens develop their cognitive skills, build their confidence, and hone their social skills? Good news! There is, and it’s not chess. It’s Backgammon, a game as old as time that is still relevant in an age Read More
Are you a school counselor who has served as a site supervisor for a school counselor in training? If yes, please consider completing a 15–20-minute survey about school counseling supervision models. This survey will help counselors contribute to further understanding and development in our field. Here is a link to the survey – https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbgsu.az1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_3ZOUoF1hkTJAjnU%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExY1A0OXB1eFgzYW91M3I2THNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7OF_GZXB4hhjHSXmx0dgwCDxpkalcwG5P2ciDRTxf5wwFmY-V9LY2I05h66A_aem_4EiPwcAqFdMZBPzyZrIi-g&h=AT1rmzUp76hfQLZinNtYoXcbmE-nPJdNU98EVzhfT564HZ0xVRHGMT4BtiZc0m4fn-jR2UQx4xzhks9zmxFhZT4CN62UOEdakcbO7D_aC4Xh26IgkSvkl4PgEPys_U4XKPjQFf4UC3Au2gDMjxp_tBdPABYtko3K&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1I9TLdYj4sWcxY7jZDtaGaklOd5DCaFJ27uCruxehGlYhWcIjwvtsR8kDowUMlWfndicFdoTcgRzeSgCY9GsUkjQT6-QW1hDDdexJ5lW8s3H7pHBLacRY08vd8jbfSlNGrsIWsbjozHqruRn4–vXAQoBZe3GtFXKVnkkHyA
Based on a survey of 1,000+ U.S. workers ages 18–33, Zety’s new Boomerang Kids Report finds that 1 in 3 (34%) live with their parents, driven largely by soaring housing costs (62%) and low salaries (38%). Key findings: Something to definitely discuss with your students as they embark on the next stage of their lives.
Longing for the comforts of home when everything is new and different isn’t surprising, but the depth of homesickness among students on college campuses appears to be rising. According to Christopher Thurber, a psychologist at Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in Exeter, New Hampshire, “about 20 percent of students entering college say they’re bothered Read More
LINK for Counselors recently had Signet Research conduct a readership survey on readers of the Fall 2025 issue of LINK for Counselors. You can see the final survey results here – https://www.linkforcounselors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Staff-Report-LINK-For-Counselors-Fall-2025.pdf All survey participants were entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card. The winner that was randomly selected by Signet Research Read More
Three!!! Swoooosh!” The crowd roared. The game was on the line, and all those hours practicing three-pointers finally paid off. That moment wasn’t just about scoring points. It was about the confidence, discipline, and determination that basketball gave me. Basketball has always been more than a game for me. It was a pathway to education, Read More
In a perfect world, we could all work jobs centered around helping others. Of course, that’s not possible, but the many people who have made helping others their mission are cherished by many. Therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and people running nonprofit organizations do exactly that. Helping others for a living is quite rewarding, but Read More
With the rise of countercultural movements in the ‘60s and ‘70s, pot became a symbol of rebellion, peace and freedom. But that was then, and this is now. Pot is no longer the benign high. Instead, I’ve seen in my practice an alarming increase in the number of teens and young adults who slip into Read More
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