Fall Series Week 8: Parent Communication Tools
Parents and guardians play a big role in supporting students, but the applications should remain student-led. These templates make communication easier and clearer.
Week 7: Simplifying Transcript Requests
Transcript requests can overwhelm counselors in the fall. Here’s a simple system plus a free form template to keep everything organized.
Fall Roadmap Week 6: Helping the Stragglers Find Their First Step
A practical 4-week college application plan to help late-starting seniors take their first step, build momentum, and be ready to apply by fall deadlines.
Surviving Recommendation Season
Recommendation season is here. Four practical strategies plus a free copy-and-paste college recommendation letter template to help counselors stay organized.
Helping Seniors Balance Applications and Schoolwork
Seniors are juggling classes, activities, tests, and now college applications. Here are practical ways to help them balance it all without burning out.
College List Prioritization for Seniors
Help seniors focus their college lists before deadlines. This week’s post shares a simple worksheet to set priorities, track deadlines, and estimate costs.
Fall Week 2: Basic Communication Plan
A steady communication plan can save your inbox — and your sanity. This post offers a simple way to keep students, families, and teachers in the loop without overthinking it. Copy/paste planner included.
Fall Week 1: Some College Counseling Tips for Your First Week Back
Whether you’re already back or just gearing up, here are a few simple, low-stress ways to get your college counseling work off to a strong start — plus a free planner to help you stay focused (and not overwhelmed).
July Reset 4: Build Your Postsecondary Calendar Now; Update it Later
Fall moves fast — but a rough postsecondary calendar now can prevent major stress later. This post helps high school counselors map out key dates, events, and planning blocks before the year ramps up.
July Reset Week 3: Summer Counselor Rec Letters…. Your October Self Will Thank You
October is brutal. I’ve heard more than one college counselor refer to it as “Suck-tober.” Rec letters, early deadlines, FAFSA updates, last-minute questions from seniors, meetings you didn’t plan for — and somehow you’re supposed to sit down and write thoughtful, personalized letters in the middle of all that? July is quieter. That’s what makes […]