How many times has a parent called you, worried or angry, after reading their child’s college essay? The essay you worked hard on together. The essay the student is proud of. The essay that reflects that student’s voice and demonstrates appropriate 17-year-old student reflection. The concerns go something like this… How could you let her Read More
It’s HERE! 2nd Cohort Launch of the Certified Solution Focused School Counselor Program! Ready to go from overwhelmed to unstoppable? The next cohort of the Certified Solution Focused School Counselor program starts July 16, 2025 —and you’re invited to get the inside scoop! Free Info Session Wednesday, June 4 12:00 PM CST (bring your lunch, Read More
Here is a quick guide to help families plan for college apps, financial aid, and scholarship success before senior year even starts. It was created by Going Merry and offered free here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dn0Ennx_R0NkvBn5QBDq_N-kLlLmryEy/view It includes a college planning checklist, college funding roadmap, a blog on helping students find the right college, understanding financial aid, Read More
LINK for Counselors recently conducted a survey on the readers of the Spring 2025 issue. Counselors around the country took the survey and we thank all who participated. Vicki Kapaun School District 622 – Minnesota Abby Herriman Southeastern Community College – Iowa Megan McCamy St. Joseph School District – Missouri Rhona Patterson Mohawk Valley Community Read More
Study.com surveyed 100 college seniors and asked them to share the best advice for incoming freshmen. The results were both surprising and insightful. From their biggest mistakes and what they wish they’d done differently to how to thrive academically and socially, the advice these seniors offered will help you start college on the right foot Read More
I love listening and learning new things. I am endlessly curious. Lately, I’ve had lots ofconversations with colleagues on the same topic: How will the current political environmentaffect students as they apply to college? Can students write about race, gender, politics,and other hot-button topics? For better or worse, we won’t know how changes on campuses will affect Read More
Many Colleges’ & Universities offer fly-in programs where they will fully fund the cost of visiting their campus so you can see if it is a fit for your students and check out all that it has to offer. Here are some being offered for the summer of 2025. See each school’s individual websites below Read More
Russell Sage College recently published a blog regarding becoming a school counselor in New York. While their post is focused on New York state counselors their advice will be of interest to anyone considering pursuing this as a career. Why Become a School Counselor? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), school counselors “help students develop Read More
If they’ve been using their school email for scholarships, college apps, or job searches, they could lose access after graduation—and miss out on key updates. Below is a ready-to-send message courtesy of Going Merry ( http://www.goingmerry.com ) that you can forward or drop into Google Classroom to help your senior switch to a personal email. Read More
Are parents/students asking you for information on SAT/ACT prep? Here are some websites that can really help with information about the tests, practice tests, etc. www.act.orgwww.collegeboard.comwww.vocabulary.comwww.dictionary.comwww.thesaurus.comwww.majortests.com http://www.rathtutoring.comhttp://www.number2.comwww.sheppardsoftware.com/vocabmania.htmhttp://www.methodlearning.com http://www.study.com https://schoolhouse.world/course/sat https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat
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