Jennie Kent and Jeff Levy have provided some great charts for years related to Early Decision and Acceptance Rates, Domestic Undergraduate Need-Based and Merit Aid, and Financial Aid for International Noncitizens. This year they have added 4 new charts. Here is a rundown on all 7: These charts are visual, interactive, and easy to use. Read More
It’s our 10th anniversary issue and we have a great line up of articles planned for you. Here is a sneak peek on what you can expect: First-Generation Students – By Jim Paterson, Former Counselor of the Year in Montgomery County, MD Tips for Supporting Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions in the College Read More
Do you have students and parents constantly asking you what specific admissions related terms mean? Alexandra Beaumont, who is with Admissions Village, has put together a very comprehensive list of admissions terms and what they mean that might help. She covers College/University terms, Admissions/Application Language, Financial Aid, and Standardizing Testing and Exam Terms. More than Read More
Looking to brush up on some great tips from someone who has been a School Counselor for years? Nancy Regas, a retired School Counselor, has published a great award-winning book, “The Art of Being a School Counselor”. She says, “My book is pithy, practical, poignant, personal, passionate, and positive. I believe that passion is so Read More
In the 45-minute webinar, Kristi Harlig, MA, PPS, and Marilyn O’Toole, CEP cover the AXS Toolbox, which provides free lesson plans and resources to support school counselors. They discuss how the free AXS Companion helps students successfully complete the Common App. with a Q&A session at the end. The recording is presented live on June Read More
In 2019, when just 49% of the voting-eligible population showed up at the polls for the mid-terms, it was the biggest turnout in over one hundred years. That, of course, was for high-profile federal government positions. Local elections only aspire to those numbers. On average—and depending on the location—only 17% of people show up for 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=
Looking to find out what is inside the minds of your students? On Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 pm Eastern Brennan Barnard will host a webinar with Dr. Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers where they will discuss everything from mental health, anxiety, and achievement pressure to identity, independence, and responsibility of Read More
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