Advice for Students

Your school counselor's job is specifically to help you navigate your academics and life, they will have the answers you need for high school, college, careers, and even personal matters. You may already have a lot of questions to ask, but where do you start? We’ve devised 50 questions for you to make the most of your school counselor meetings.

Making mistakes and being challenged are part of the college experience. Hear how one student has learned that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Deciding how many colleges you should apply to can feel overwhelming. To help you figure out your perfect number, we’ve put together a few suggestions to eliminate confusion and make you feel confident about getting accepted into a school that fits your values and needs.

There’s plenty to consider when deciding whether to take college-level courses in high school. Dual enrollment can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. Make a visit to your counselor’s office and use this guide to understand your options.

Of all the nightmares that might wake you in the middle of the night, the prospect of running out of financial aid might be the scariest. Should you ever find yourself in this predicament, there are plenty of options that will keep you in the classroom with a roof over your head. 

LLCs are sponsored by various academic departments, and are designed to foster academic and personal growth. As more colleges and universities introduce LLCs, the possibilities are expanding for these unique housing initiatives, where collaboration and learning extend beyond the classroom.

If you’re planning on going to college after high school, a visit to your school counselor’s office can make a huge impact on how to look for, apply to, and impress your prospective colleges. The earlier you make your way to your counselor’s office, the clearer your path will be toward graduation and beyond!

You’ve got a deep bench of support to help you apply to colleges and take the next big step in your education, but did you that know your school counselor can be your MVP? Your counselor can be one of your best resources when preparing for college, so why not make the most of all they have to offer?

Those who may be beginning their college search sometimes assume that colleges and universities have complete control over the admissions process. In fact, there are established regulations that almost every college, university and high school must abide by to be fair and ethical.

Teachers are an integral part of the college admissions process, and college counselors must be proactive in involving the teaching faculty as advocates for students who are working on their applications.  None of it can be done without the aid of supportive teachers, so the college counselor must make certain that the members of the academic community feel like a part of the team.