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
Are parents/students asking you for sources to help with financial aid? Here are some go to websites you can send them to or use as reference: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fastweb.netwww.scholarships.comwww.gmsp.orgwww.collegenet.comwww.collegeboard.org
Thanks again to all of you that participated in the survey regarding the Spring 2025 LINK for Counselors issue. The results help show us which content is of most interest to you and also help our advertisers gain valuable feedback about their messaging and school. Here is a quick summary of the results: Want more Read More
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals are eager to advance their education and career prospects quickly. This has led to a surge in popularity for fast-track and accelerated degree programs, offering a compressed timeline for completing a degree. As counselors, understanding the landscape of these options is crucial to effectively advising students and helping them Read More
For many families, receiving a financial aid award letter can be both a relief and a concern. Today, I’m sharing a Q&A with Gage Mersereau, the CEO and Founder of GradBetter, a company focused on simplifying planning and affordability for counselors and families. GradBetter has crowdsourced financial aid awards and made it transparent, accessible, and Read More
You have many students that won’t attend college for different reasons. There are still great jobs out there for them if they know where to look. Many can even be worked remotely at good salary levels. Here is a list just released by FlexJobs of the top remote jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree: Read More
Are your seniors ready for college life? Don’t miss EdPro Collaborative’s free webinar which will be held Monday, May 12th at 8PM Eastern time. Getting into college is one thing—being ready to thrive once you’re there is something else entirely. This webinar will be hosted by EdPro Collaborative’s, Jodi L.G. Glou, President of Custom College Read More
I recently came across some Counselor Resources offered by Going Merry free (note they do ask you to register to access). Some of these might be of use to your students so check them out: Scholarship Lists Appeal Letter Generator Financial Aid
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