If the answer is yes, this blog published by Jon Boeckenstedt of Oregon State University on his Higher Ed Data Stories blog should be of interest. He refreshed the 2018 visualization of Medical College Admission Data with the most recent (2023) information available. While much of this is helpful mostly for aspiring applicants to medical Read More
The ratio of high school counselors to students averages 385 to 1 nationwide. If you’re a school counselor, that’s not news to you. But what if you could offer free webinars with valuable college planning advice to 80 or 100 families at a time? Game changer! As a full-time employed counselor, you may be able Read More
Internships play a crucial role in a student’s academic and professional journey. They provide practical experience, networking opportunities, and a chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. If you’re looking to guide your students toward securing valuable internships, here are ten tips to help them succeed: 1. Start Early Encourage students to begin their Read More
Do you have students and parents constantly asking you what specific admissions related terms mean? Alexandra Beaumont, who is with Admissions Village, has put together a very comprehensive list of admissions terms and what they mean that might help. She covers College/University terms, Admissions/Application Language, Financial Aid, and Standardizing Testing and Exam Terms. More than Read More
Securing Merit Scholarships for College: Your Guide to Safe and Successful Applications Navigating the college admissions process can be daunting, but securing merit scholarships can significantly ease the financial burden. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic, or other abilities, and do not need to be repaid. Here’s how to safely and effectively Read More
Looking to brush up on some great tips from someone who has been a School Counselor for years? Nancy Regas, a retired School Counselor, has published a great award-winning book, “The Art of Being a School Counselor”. She says, “My book is pithy, practical, poignant, personal, passionate, and positive. I believe that passion is so Read More
As a veteran school counselor, my advice to students who don’t have any idea what they want to study has always been: Find a school that you can see yourself being happy at for the next four years and then start exploring majors. But what about those students who have decided on a major? How Read More
In the 45-minute webinar, Kristi Harlig, MA, PPS, and Marilyn O’Toole, CEP cover the AXS Toolbox, which provides free lesson plans and resources to support school counselors. They discuss how the free AXS Companion helps students successfully complete the Common App. with a Q&A session at the end. The recording is presented live on June Read More
If you’re like most counselors, you probably wish for more hours in the day and more days in the week to help your college-bound students and their parents find the best-fit college. With the 2024-25 school year rapidly approaching, there’s one possible solution on the horizon: Free college planning workshops for parents that will give Read More
In 2019, when just 49% of the voting-eligible population showed up at the polls for the mid-terms, it was the biggest turnout in over one hundred years. That, of course, was for high-profile federal government positions. Local elections only aspire to those numbers. On average—and depending on the location—only 17% of people show up for Read More
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