Since the turn of the 20th century, education researchers have been interested in a phenomenon known as summer learning loss, summer setback, or summer slide. [1] Research shows students who do nothing during the summer months experience decreased academic performance at the start of the school year. This phenomenon is why many students opt to Read More

One of the most common competitive analysis frameworks is the SWOT analysis. SWOT, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, helps highlight and uncover opportunities that aren’t immediately apparent. This information is useful when preparing for interview questions about strengths and weaknesses and identifying areas that might otherwise reduce the chances of getting a Read More

We are now in our 6th year of Publishing LINK for Counselors magazine and often get asked for back issues. Here are links to every issue we have ever published: Fall 2020 LINK for Counselors Spring 2020 LINK for Counselors Fall 2019 LINK for Counselors Spring 2019 LINK for Counselors Fall 2018 LINK for Counselors Read More

The pandemic has made it very difficult for many College’s to meet their enrollment targets. Many pundits have predicted that some Colleges may even have to close their doors permanently. When your students make a commitment to attend a College it is for four-years so researching how financially stable a College is should be one Read More

Blogs are a great resource for keeping abreast of what is happening in specific subject areas. Are there any great blogs out their for Counselors? The website “For High School Counselors” came up with a list of great blogs/websites that you may want to check out. Here is the complete list: Amber Shepherd-Thompson-High school counselor from Read More

College Athletic Advisor’s dynamic dual track timeline is a powerful tool for students in managing their college search. Timely markers keep students “on track” academically and in their athletic or specialty recruiting process. The useful pointers and links to academic, application, financial aid, and eligibility resources are organized by academic year, making this a useful Read More

November’s [RE]LEARN – The Learning Innovation Festival is calling for educators, influencers, learning innovators, education and change leaders to join the online event to explore key learnings and insight across the education sector Educators from across the globe are being invited to a two week-long festival which aims to develop methods to bring about a Read More

The overall employment rate for high school graduates is expected to grow by 5% from 2016 to 2026, which is the average amount of growth expected for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While an individual isn’t guaranteed employment with a high school diploma, those who do find a job may earn Read More

Whether you’re meeting with your seniors face-to-face or connecting with them remotely, the college application clock is ticking!  If you’re like me, you want to make sure your students are as prepared as they can be for the college application process so they don’t miss important steps… which often end up being last-minute emergencies for Read More

Many high school students have no idea which career path they want to pursue, but with College approaching they will soon have to soon decide which major(s) they want to study and map out a possible career path. Resume now has put together a summary of the five whys method your students can use to Read More