As a graduate of one small college (1,000 students in a town of 10,500) and former employee of another (900 students in a town of 10,000), I want to make a suggestion as your students are exploring colleges: Don’t be too quick to cross small-town and rural colleges off the list. I compiled a bunch Read More
There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. Ever since COVID hit the world, everyone has responded a little bit differently. Some in drastic ways, others just had to make slight adjustments in the long run. While many of the behaviors that became commonplace during the pandemic eventually faded with the return Read More
You typically attend 1 or 2 conference meetings per year whether it is NACAC, IECA, or any of the others that cater to the Counseling profession. How do you organize your thoughts and document what you have learned? PEQ Performance Consulting has created an easy to use two-page form you can use to document your Read More
During a Zoom meeting earlier this year, I heard a familiar lament from a bright, successful counseling colleague who was running on fumes, exhausted because her students just weren’t coming through with the essays, she thought they were capable of. I love brainstorming, she said. I love getting to know my students, but the essays Read More
Are your students putting together a list of all the College’s they are considering applying to and possibly attending? If so, there is a tool developed by Going Merry that is offered free to your students they might consider downloading. It’s free. This worksheet can help them understand the “true cost” of attending any college. Read More
This Sunday (November 19 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT,) a free webinar is being offered that should be of interest to your students and their parents. It is hosted by Brennan Barnard, the Director of College Counseling & Outreach at Khan Lab School and will be a Q&A with “Your Money” columnist Read More
A recent podcast hosted by Rick Clark and Brennan Bernard featured Jeff Neill, Director of College Counseling at Graded, the American School of Sao Paulo. He discusses how he has begun to weave Artificial Intelligence into his work life, what it’s meant for how he manages his time, and how others can approach AI as Read More
AI shouldn’t be used to write a students college essay or to write a complete research paper. However, there are some great uses of AI that can help students. One way it can be used it to help them put together an excellent resume that will help them ultimately find that dream job. Here are Read More
It may not be obvious, but a “waitlisted” or “deferred” status presents a unique opportunity for your students to demonstrate their motivation and resilience. So, why not seize it? Keep reading to learn about the most actionable strategies that will help them maximize their chances of ultimately securing their spot at the school of their Read More
arents and students behaving badly. Imagine yourself on the other side of the College Admissions desk. It’s not so glorious apparently, or at least you need to be thick-skinned and good-natured. Joseph Connolly, a school counselor at New Oxford High School in New Oxford, Pa., wanted to know the pet peeves of admissions officers. He Read More
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