Counselor fly-ins are a key professional development opportunity for school-based counselors, CBO counselors, and independent educational consultants, yet access and expectations around these programs are often unclear. This webinar provides a practical, experience-based overview of counselor fly-ins: why colleges host them, how to access these opportunities, and how to engage in ways that increase your Read More

If not, you are in luck! SCOFile has created a great template you can use. It is a free, simple digital school profile counselors can create and share with colleges. No cost, it will always be free for counselors. If you want to try it out, you can create one here: https://www.scofile.com/form Have any feedback Read More

An ancient game can help teens prepare for college What if there were a board game that could help teens develop their cognitive skills, build their confidence, and hone their social skills? Good news! There is, and it’s not chess. It’s Backgammon, a game as old as time that is still relevant in an age Read More

Longing for the comforts of home when everything is new and different isn’t surprising, but the depth of homesickness among students on college campuses appears to be rising. According to Christopher Thurber, a psychologist at Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in Exeter, New Hampshire, “about 20 percent of students entering college say they’re bothered Read More

Three!!! Swoooosh!” The crowd roared. The game was on the line, and all those hours practicing three-pointers finally paid off. That moment wasn’t just about scoring points. It was about the confidence, discipline, and determination that basketball gave me. Basketball has always been more than a game for me. It was a pathway to education, Read More

Calling 5-12 STEM Educators, CTE Instructors & Current Pre-Service Teachers – Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 LiftOff Summer Institute! The theme of this year’s LiftOff Educator Institute is Moon to Mars: A New Era of Discovery. The program will focus on how NASA, commercial space companies, and research institutions are working together to Read More

Some of your students who may not plan to attend College can boost their wages by getting certified. Recent LiveCareer analysis identifies the top professional certifications that boost wages without the cost of a four-year degree. The full report (including top jobs for each credential) is available here. These seven certifications stood out for offering Read More

Check out this new blog for practical college counseling support. This blog was started by Jeremy Kasten with one simple goal in mind: to make college counseling feel a little more manageable and a lot less lonely. Each post is short, practical, and always includes a free downloadable tool (checklists, templates, meeting guides, etc.). It’s Read More