Phi Theta Kappa annually looks at all four-year colleges to see which ones welcome transfer students and publishes a list of schools that provide great pathways for students to transfer. The Transfer Honor Roll Program identifies colleges and universities that understand the unique needs of community college transfer students and applauds the dynamic pathways these Read More

Saw this posted in the High School Counselor Resources Group on Facebook and wanted to share for those that may not have seen it. Follow up to post: Note in many schools curriculum is not a role of a school counselor, but rather an administrator or curriculum coordinator. Here are the guidelines set forth by Read More

When students ask us to compile a list of recommended colleges, they are often thinking of rank and reputation. But, as we well know, rankings in magazines are usually just a popularity contest, and sometimes are not always even true. Ranking can also make admission rates vary; colleges have learned to manipulate rankings without fundamentally Read More

NACAC’s annual College Openings Update: Options for Qualified Students is a voluntary listing of NACAC member postsecondary institutions that are still accepting applications from prospective freshman and/or transfer students for the upcoming fall term. Now in its 34th year, the College Openings Update is designed as a tool for counselors, parents and others assisting students Read More

Are you interested in being part of the Inaugural National School Counselor Fellows (NSCF) Program? Applications are open now and the fellowship will begin Fall 2022. NSCF will comprise a diverse group of school counselors who represent communities throughout the country. Fellows will be selected based on an application review and interviews. SC Fellows will Read More

As a follow up to yesterday’s blog here are some great websites for Immigrants and Undocumented Students as compiled by Ashley Sievers, a Counselor in TN: Conexion Americas: https://www.conexionamericas.org College and Technical School Financial Aid for Non-US Citizens: https://www.studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/non-us-citizens College Board Resources for Undocumented Students: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjDqtfbgNr2AhX4kWoFHTHHBx0QFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure-media.collegeboard.org%2FdigitalServices%2Fpdf%2Fdiversity%2FRepository-Resources-Undocumented-Students_2012.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2CTclsjWJCBFFbllExT3P3 NASFAA’s Tips for Undocumented Students: https://www.nasfaa.org/search?keyword=Tips+for+Undocumented+students My Undocumented Life: Read More

Here is a document created by Ashley Sievers a Counselor in TN with some scholarships available specifically for Immigrants and Undocumented Students: Scholarships: La Plaza Scholarship Fund: https://www.laplazaindy.org/portfolio-item/scholarship-fund/ DREAMer’s Roadmap: https://www.dreamersroadmap.org Equal Chance for Education: https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org MALDEF Scholarship Resources: https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resources/ The Dream US: https://www.thedream.us/ Scholarships A-Z: https://www.scholarshipsaz.org/ Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/ Immigrants Rising Read More

A free webinar is offered to all Counselors by Michele McAnaney of the College Spy on Extracurricular Activities and College Planning. This presentation is for parents of students in grades 8 through 12. The webinar will cover extracurricular activities in great detail and answer the following questions: What are colleges REALLY looking for? How important Read More

Anticipating the shift from high school to college can feel overwhelming for many parents and teens; neurodivergent teens may face even more challenges in navigating this transition. This presentation will help parents approach the change as a gradual process, helping their child take charge of their academics and build the self-advocacy skills needed to become Read More

Many students have probably been impressed with the fancy mailings they’ve been receiving notifying them that “You’ve been nominated” or “Congratulations, you’ve been identified as a strong candidate for our selective program.” Hopefully your scam antennae is up. You’re probably asking yourself, why are they spending so much money on these fancy envelopes, the personalization, Read More