When their student is in 10th or 11th grade and beginning to look more seriously at what they want to study and which colleges interest them, many families get sticker shock when they realize what this might cost over four years. The sticker price on even a state university might be $30,000 to $40,000 a Read More
Higher education opens doors to life-changing opportunities, but for some, it’s a moonshot dream. Last year, 56% of students’ college decisions were impacted by FAFSA application delays. Low-income and first-generation college students are especially feeling the barrier as lack of financial aid continue to make higher education out of their reach. These challenges, coupled with Read More
For high school students, summer can be a time without the rigors and responsibilities of school. Your student may be looking forward to three months without any demands on their time, other than sleep, punctuated with some gaming or time with friends. Don’t let it happen. Some of the structure that’s built into the school Read More
ChatGPT can do some amazing things. Have any of your students used it to generate a potential list of colleges to consider? Here is an example that one of LINK for Counselors Counselor readers shared with me and gave the OK to share with you. It really is an amazing development and something to consider Read More
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
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