Over the years, many high school counselors have come to us, asking for tips to guide students through the college essay writing process. They want to help their students, but they’re not sure how to use their limited time most effectively. We have been talking to admissions officers and school counselors about essays for years, Read More
There are a lot of negative stereotypes that exist in the public sphere for the term “mental illness”. One of the most egregious stereotypes of people who live with mental illness is that they are more likely to be violent than the general population. The truth is that people who have a mental health diagnosis Read More
The FAFSA becomes available on October 1st and parents with students in college are encouraged to fill it out even if they don’t believe they will get any financial aid. Discover Student Loans recently conducted a study that showed more than half of parent with college-bound students actually took the time to fill out the Read More
I just finished Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, and it was excellent! While I think almost everyone could benefit from this book, I was struck by how relevant it is to young people today as they navigate their paths from high school to college and then from college to graduate school or work. There are Read More
U.S. News & World Report put together a list of 10 steps your students can take to pick the right college. These tips can help them narrow down their list and pick the right fit school for them. Revisit their list: Were they accepted to more than one of their top choices? That’s an enviable Read More
High school success (or lack of it) doesn’t automatically apply to college. Your students start college with a clean academic slate, along with a lot of independence and a myriad of critical decisions as they begin the transition into adulthood. The decisions that they make and the actions they take during this first year of Read More
Before the internet, bullying was a problem—but it was a problem that didn’t extend into the pockets, bedrooms, living rooms, and beyond of students’ lives. Parents, educators, and mental health professionals in our communities are aware of how damaging cyberbullying can be—but preventing it can be a major challenge. The good news? We can take Read More
While mandates concerning school counselors vary from state to state, schools increasingly are recognizing the crucial role that counselors fulfill for students throughout their education. Demand is increasing, but the supply of counseling personnel to fill these position within the U.S. education system is decreasing. Job Outlook for School Counselors The Bureau of Labor Statistics Read More
The college process is hectic, stressful, and time consuming for everyone. I knew I did not want the limited time I had left with my kids to be consumed with talking about test scores, essays, and grades, or worse, riding in silence on our college journeys. Traveling with kids always presents opportunities to learn more Read More
You have likely heard about “soft skills” before. But what are they? Sometimes referred to as “21st-century skills,” “interpersonal skills,” or “applied skills,” they are the skills that are non-technical or specific to a certain job. They are the skills that help you think, communicate with people, and reflect on your experiences. Basically, your young Read More
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