by admin | Dec 4, 2017 | School Counselors
You know those backpacks kids carry around? They might have a few notebooks, a couple of books, but they’re sandwiched in between their tablet or laptop. And don’t even get us started on smartphones. Remember this? “If a tree falls in the forest when no one is there,...
by admin | Nov 16, 2017 | School Counselors
School counselors are the greatest advocates for higher education a high school student can have. They help find resources, review potential schools, explain paperwork, find programs and know about scholarships. That’s particularly true for children from lower-income...
by admin | Oct 17, 2017 | School Counselors
You’ve been her school counselor since she was a freshman. She’s smart and articulate, took every college prep class you suggested. Her grades are good, test scores respectable. But here you are – she’s squirming in her seat trying to explain that she doesn’t want to...
by admin | Oct 12, 2017 | School Counselors
You now need to score at least a 22 on the math portion of the ACT to enroll in many college programs—including community colleges. You can do this with some basic math and algebra skills. In the 21st century, basic math and algebra skills are not just necessary for...
by admin | Oct 9, 2017 | School Counselors
“I’ll just write a check to pay for my kid’s college education.” Said no parent you’ve ever met. EVER. Unless you’re up close and personal with Beyoncé and Jay Z. So why is it so hard to get kids and their parents to fill out the paperwork for federal financial aid? •...
by admin | Sep 18, 2017 | School Counselors
It’s Time to Get Ready for FASFA Student Aide Who Needs to Complete FASFA? Families need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (https://fafsa.gov/), known as FASFA, to apply for state or federal financial aid for college in the fall. Many colleges...
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