Medical schools aren’t concerned about your undergraduate major. They do care about your GPA (especially grades in certain pre-med courses which you can take no matter your major), and your MCAT score. Rigor of your undergrad curriculum is not considered in medical school admissions. Take the easiest version of coursework and get perfect grades. If Read More
The American School Counselors Association puts out some great videos for Counselors. Here are some of their best with direct links: Suicide Risk Assessments Pose Legal Risk to School Counselors Rude, Mean or Bullying Counseling Kids in Crisis The School Counselor’s Role in Social/Economic Development Infusing a Caring Climate Into Your School Schoolwide Bully Prevention Read More
This video can be shared with students to help them see past the surface. Keith Deltano uses comedy to help students really think about bullying, their appearance and other issues they deal with on a daily basis in a fun way. Check his video out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9vxLxWGSYI For more video lessons go to www.CharacterVideo.org. If Read More
ATTENTION VIRTUAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS: A survey is being conducted to understand the lived experiences of virtual school counselors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to help support other counselors. To participate, you must be 18 years of age or older and a certified virtual school counselor since January 2017 or earlier (at least 3 years Read More
STEM(science, technology, engineering, mathematics) careers continue to be some of the most in-demand and highest-paying out there, but earning the required degree to qualify for these careers can be expensive. Fortunately, with independent scholarships, students can lower the financial burden of tuition without taking out loans. In this guide, you’ll find a list of current Read More
One metric that Counselors can use when evaluating Colleges & Universities for their students is to look at the # of full-time faculty on staff (and percentage of the total). Jane Gabin, Ph.D. an Independent Scholar and Consultant has researched this in depth and has put together the data for more than 600 4-Year Colleges Read More
List of All Average State SAT Scores Here are the most recent average SAT scores for all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Find your area below and see how your SAT score compares with your region’s average! State Participation Rate EBRW Math Total Alabama Read More
The Spring 2020 issue of LINK for Counselors will be published in February 2022. We have some great articles lined up for you. Here is a quick summary: How To Create a College Counseling Program at Your School – By Nina Berler – Founder of unCommon Apps ELL and College – The need for Counselors Read More
When many adults hear the word trauma, their minds can go to the most extreme situations—fleeing persecution in a dangerous country or being trafficked across borders. While those situations can undoubtedly be harrowing, trauma takes many forms and is actually much more common than many people think. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Read More
The FAFSA can be very intimidating for families. Nitro College has put out a very thorough 2022-2023 Step-by-Step Guide to help families complete the FAFSA. They break down each section into several easy steps to complete it. Here are direct links with help for each specific question: Step 1: Student Information Questions #1-10: Name, Address, Read More
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