While many outside of America’s public schools may not be aware, this week, February 3-7, marks National School Counseling Week. As a higher education professional, and as a parent, this week serves as an opportunity to recognize the incredible impact that school counselors make on students, families, and communities – especially for neurodivergent students with Read More
I’ve been helping students and families navigate the college admissions process for a long time now and there are some basic fundamental truths. I’m calling them my 10 commandments of the college admissions process. I’m sharing Commandments 1-5 this week and 6-10 next week. THOU SHALT… NEXT WEEK: COMMANDMENTS 6 – 10. Lee Bierer is Read More
A few times over the years I have featured blogs from Lynn O’Shaughnessy. She was the founder and owner of the College Solution which helped students find the right college for them by working with them and their families. Her blogs were great and recently she sent out the below note letting her readers know Read More
There are a lot of great blogs out there which contain information for Counselors. Here is a list of some great ones: Corner on Character Counselor Up The Middle School Counselor Pawsitive School Counseling For High School Counselors College Choice Counselor Accents Counselor Clique Counselors’ Corner Savvy School Counselor Know of any that should be Read More
Are your students still trying to decide what to do this summer. An upcoming series of free Summer Program fairs are being held January 27-30 for high school students and their families in various East Coast large metropolitan areas. These in-person events will showcase ~100 exhibitors each with countless ways high school students can spend Read More
A checklist for making recruitment and admissions activities welcoming and accessible to everyone is now available free. The admissions office is the gateway to two-year colleges, vocational technical institutes, and universities, and it plays a central role in informing students and parents about campus programs and services. People with disabilities represent a significant and visible Read More
Students are offered various pathways for course rigor and college credit while in high school. How are these options viewed by college admissions offices? What if a student takes AP, but doesn’t report test scores? Do the answers vary by major? Are there times when AP is preferred over dual enrollment? Is there a “magic Read More
Are your students beginning to wonder what they will do this summer? There are many free and paid opportunities out there for them but where do they look? College Matchpoint has put together a great online guide that lists these opportunities all in one place. The guide includes location, area of interest, cost (if there Read More
Calling all educators ready to glow and grow in 2025! Join us for a free virtual conference on January 10th-12th, featuring 90-minute workshops with actionable strategies to address burnout, improve student behavior, and boost engagement. Prep for a successful second semester with Ignite Your Light. P.S. Can’t make it live? No worries – register now, and Read More
Many of your students like the idea of working from home. Demand for fully remote jobs continues to climb, with 81% of people citing “remote work” as the most important factor in a job. What career should they pursue if this is one of their end goals? Remote Jobs just released the list of 20 top Read More
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