If your students and their families consider a return on investment (ROI) in purely financial terms, a degree from one of the top engineering schools, such as MIT or Cal Tech, or a private or public ivy (think Princeton and the University of Virginia), seem like the best bet. According to Payscale.com, these schools offer 20-year net ROIs approaching 20%. Contributing Read More
The young man, who had been successful academically and socially in high school, returned from college a changed kid. His parents put it down to anxiety and exhaustion, but soon it became apparent something much more serious was going on. He was experiencing a mental health episode that, left unaddressed, could worsen. His terrified parents Read More
Companies that import manufactured goods from overseas are likely to be saddled with much higher tariffs going forward. This can include anything from school supplies to toys to maintenance supplies. So classroom teachers have more motivation than ever to consider obtaining goods from a gifts-in-kind organization. Why? Because the merchandise available from a gifts-in-kind organization Read More
This year, 190 schools in 29 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling programs. The RAMP award, celebrating its 21st year, recognizes schools committed Read More
How much do School Counselors make? The median salary nationwide is $61,710 in 2025. Expected job growth is 4.5%. Here are the average Counselor salaries by state (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent data): State Median Salary Bottom 10% Top 10% Alabama $61,160 $38,220 $81,070 Alaska $66,650 $50,520 $97,460 Arizona $52,280 $42,100 Read More
Jewish college students are facing soaring levels of antisemitism and marginalization. The Anti-Defamation League has created a guide that you can share with your students that is designed to address the historic rise in antisemitic activity and to help Jewish students and allies feel safe on campus. If you have Jewish students that are considering Read More
Live Video Podcast Event Wednesday, April 16, 1:00 (est) – Note this podcast will be archived for later listening The way colleges currently manage search may be encouraging students to think of colleges as interchangeable commodities. As a long-time admissions leader, I was thrilled when my high school sophomore started receiving mail from colleges. To Read More
A campus visit is an exciting milestone in the college search process, but it’s easy for parents to make missteps that could lead to unnecessary stress or missed opportunities. Whether you’re visiting a state school or a private university, here are some common mistakes parents often make during campus visits—and how to avoid them. 1. Taking Read More
Feedspot recently did an analysis of all blogs focused on the Counselor market. They looked at content, traffic, quality of posts, frequency of posts, etc. We are happy to share that LINK for Counselors blog was chosen as one of the top blogs (in fact we came in at #3 and the top one focused Read More
As high school graduation approaches, many students face the daunting task of deciding their next steps. For some, the traditional path of immediately enrolling in college may not feel like the right fit. In recent years, taking a gap year has gained popularity as a way for students to explore their interests, gain valuable experiences, Read More
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