You typically attend 1 or 2 conference meetings per year whether it is NACAC, IECA, or any of the others that cater to the Counseling profession. How do you organize your thoughts and document what you have learned? PEQ Performance Consulting has created an easy to use two-page form you can use to document your Read More
A recent podcast hosted by Rick Clark and Brennan Bernard featured Jeff Neill, Director of College Counseling at Graded, the American School of Sao Paulo. He discusses how he has begun to weave Artificial Intelligence into his work life, what it’s meant for how he manages his time, and how others can approach AI as Read More
You do not have to be popular to be happy. Middle and High school students are so concerned by what others think. This obsession with being popular can lead to anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. This is a great anti bullying video you can share with your students. We judge others by clothes, Read More
All students have their own personal struggles. Some might do well in school but are oftenbullied by their peers. Others might struggle academically, due to a learning disability, anunstable home life, or other factors. Some are dealing with mental health conditions thatrequire extra support. Regardless of their different challenges, all students need mental health support Read More
Education Reform Now has put together an infographic/guide to help students in the wake of the Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions. Download the file here: https://edreformnow.org/2023/10/30/college-advising-post-sffa-dos-and-donts/
Addressing complex and sensitive topics like antisemitism in high school environments is crucial to fostering understanding, empathy, and combating prejudice. With the situation in Israel/Gaza this topic is at the forefront of conversation around the country. As educators and mentors, engaging in discussions about such topics is an opportunity to encourage critical thinking and promote Read More
The modern world for youth is very different than the environments most of us grew up in. Nowadays, social media is the number one avenue for children to be bullied and cyberbullying is one of many negative effects that we are seeing on kids from social media apps. Cutter Law has compiled a guide that Read More
The College Guidance Network is hosting a free webinar that covers the honors and activities section on the college application. What should your students do? Just list a bunch of stuff they have done. Well, actually there’s more to it than that. The webinar has an interactive Q&A that provides expert advice on: **Ways to Read More
It has been said (including by me) that the first time you do something it’s innovation, and the second time tradition. The title of the previous post was a feeble attempt at humor, featuring a bad pun based on a line from a Barry Manilow song. The title of this post features a less bad Read More
The Counselors at Gowanda High School have put together a nice checklist you can use with your students that are looking to attend a 4-Year College next year: They also have checklists for students that plan to join the workforce right after high school, those that are considering embarking in a military path and those Read More
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