As a school counselor, there’s no doubt that you’ve dealt with stressful situations that test your patience. Being a school counselor can be tough, and it’s not for everyone. But those who have chosen the school counselor career path typically stick to it for one profound reason: school counselors can have a lasting positive impact Read More
When I’m working with student clients on developing and evolving theircollege essays I focus on guiding them to “finding their voice”. So often high school students are writing about their accomplishments,but not about who they are, their DNA. One of the methods I use to capture the “voice” of my high schoolclient is to interview Read More
All your students can’t go to Harvard or Yale. Each student will create their own path and a large number will go the path of getting an Associate’s Degree. In a tight labor market, companies are favoring less stringent education requirements in an effort to access a greater pool of qualified candidates. Many, in fact, Read More
It’s difficult for any counselor to see a smart, driven student who is unable to pay for college. With costs rising not only for tuition but also for room and board, a degree can easily slip out of reach for deserving students. Fortunately, there are lots of student aid options out there that can provide Read More
A free webinar is being offered to Counselors (and students) that will be jointly presented by Michelle McAnaney, of the College Spy and Jenn Cohen of Launchpad Education. Jenn Cohen specializes in test prep for students with learning differences. She is an engaging speaker who knows her subject well. The webinar will cover: Available accommodations Read More
I’ve been hosting free college essay classes for students for about 5 years, and generally, the questions are predictable: What’s the best/worst topic? What do colleges want to read? What can I do to stand out? This year, I’ve noticed a new type of question, and it’s troubling to me. It’s a variation on this, Read More
Letters of recommendation carry varying weight, depending on the perspective of the college or university and who writes them. The more selective colleges may ask for two or three recommendation letters. Questions abound: Who should you ask? What are they used for? Where do they go? When should you ask them? Why are they important? Read More
Alarming statistics surround Native American youth and communities. Currently, 1 in 3 Native American families live below the poverty level. Only 74% of Native American students graduate high school on time, and nationally only 24% of those students’ matriculate. The cycle of poverty among our Native American communities can begin to be addressed though access Read More
The BLM publishes data for many careers. According to their data: 2021 Median Pay for Counselors was $60,510 per year ($29.09 per hour) Typical Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree Number of jobs (2020) – 322,000 Job Outlook (2020-2030) – 11% growth Employment Change (2020-2030) – +37,000 National Data Link:https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/school-and-career-counselors.htm#tab-7 State and Area Data Link: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes211012.htm#st
Karen Elizabeth, a Counselor in the Walton Central School District in New York, has created a 2-page PDF she uses for her seniors as they plan the transition from HS to College. It is a great list of things for students to think about as they plan to take that next step in life. Here Read More
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