Focus groups expand counselors’ horizons

School counselors know that college planning is a very difficult journey filled with potential pitfalls, but it is a journey that – done properly – ends with a student finding their best-fit college.

A best-fit college is one that is also one that meets the financial needs and objectives of the student’s family. The staff at My College Planning Team works to help middle-income families achieve both objectives.

“School counselors have full plates, with hundreds of students,” said Sylvia Cason, director of high school outreach for www.mycollegeplanningteam.com. Our team’s mission, in addition to serving students and families, is to share knowledge with school counselors and help them help their students.”

To that end, counselors should think about scheduling webinars for their students and families. Said a counselor following one such workshop, “The information webinars provide is pertinent regarding applying for scholarships, appealing financial aid offers and asking questions about things you don’t fully understand.”

If you are considering offering workshops at your high school, a workshop focus group will give you a chance to see what experts will be presenting this fall. Taking advantage of the opportunity will benefit you and your students to help them find their best fit college.

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If you are considering offering workshops at your high school, attending a focus group offered by www.MyCollegePlanningTeam.com  will be helpful.  If you are interested in participating in one of their October groups, you can register here or send an email to mycollegeplanningteam@gmail.com .