LINK for Counselors recently had Paramount Research conduct a comprehensive study on readers of the Spring 2024 issue of LINK for Counselors. As an incentive to participate, Paramount Research drew 10 names of all participants randomly to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Here were the 10 winners: Korin Hardt, School Counselor, Jarrell High School, Read More
A recent survey conducted by ResumeNow found 65% of workers suffer from career regrets with some of the respondents’ greatest regrets being: not asking for a pay increase (60%), not prioritizing work-life balance (59%), and staying at a job for too long (58%). But the most alarming finding was that 50% of those surveyed regret Read More
The process of getting into law school and becoming a lawyer is very difficult. Despite this, you likely have many students you encounter who are motivated to pursue this educational path. While it’s never your role to dampen the ambitions of your students, it is important that you help them develop realistic expectations about what Read More
Gen Z graduates may be stepping into a stable job market, but recent studies have projected a nearly two percent decline in hiring from the Class of 2024. At the same time, remote and hybrid work remains a top priority for the majority of younger job seekers. In a FlexJobs® survey, 40% of Gen Z Read More
Many of your students have now chosen the college they will be attending next fall. So, what’s next? There are a lot of things still to do to be prepared for. Join Estrela President, Kristina Dooley and Elizabeth Pyle – President of College Success Plan, for this helpful webinar as they share a list of Read More
If you’ve decided you want to stay on the wait-list, here’s what you should do and what you should avoid doing. Do’s Don’ts Lee Bierer is an independent college adviser based in Charlotte. Send questions to: lee@bierercollegeconsulting.com; www.bierercollegeconsulting.com
A former Ivy League admissions officer will share specific tips and insights for crafting a compelling college application that helps you **stand out **from the crowd. Why Now Speakers When: Apr 21st, 2024 5:00 PM PDT | 8:00 PM EDT, Duration: 60 minutes or Register to watch the archived version later Register here: https://www.kyros.ai/counseling-detail/13555?ref=
There continue to be lots of questions from students and their parents about the FAFSA and financial aid issues. There is a free webinar being offered tomorrow (Thursday, April 18th at 7:30 pm Eastern) and archived for later viewing by Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at Khan Schools Network on all things financial aid. Read More
After a recent College Essay Pro Chat, I received this email from a colleague: What do you think about a student athlete/performer choosing to write about their sport/performing in their main essay, if they are pursuing this in their college experience (e.g. recruited/varsity athletics, a talent-based major), since it is already strongly represented in their Read More
In America, we don’t apologize enough according to Keith Deltano in the newest of his character series of videos. We don’t apologize for bullying, cyberbullying, racism, gossip, drama, and….the list is just too long. This video will take away one of the strongest myths in American culture: that apologizing shows weakness. Please feel free to Read More
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