After Applying: The College Portal
After students hit “submit,” their work is not over. This post helps counselors teach seniors how to use college portals to confirm materials, track missing items, and take responsibility for their applications after submission.
The Counselor’s Quick Application Check
As November deadlines approach, counselors are flooded with “can you take one last look?” requests. This five-minute application checklist helps you spot weak spots quickly — from missing transcripts to last-minute essay issues — so students can submit with confidence.
The Power of 150 Characters in the Activities List Week 2 Application Season Series
The Activities List may be short, but it’s one of the most revealing parts of a college application. In just 150 characters per line, students can show initiative, responsibility, and impact. This post helps counselors teach students how to make every word count—and uncover the power hidden in this small section.
Week 10: Final Checklist before Application Deadlines
As early deadlines approach, it’s the small details that often get missed. This pre-deadline checklist helps seniors stay on track with essays, recommendations, applications, and more.
July Reset Week 2: The School Profile
Many schools still don’t have a school profile — but this quiet document plays a big role in how colleges read your students’ applications. Here’s what it is, why it matters, and free tools to help you create one that supports equity and context.
July Reset, Week 1: The College Counseling Summer Checklist
Before the year ramps up, take a moment to reset. This back-to-school checklist for college counselors covers all the small but important updates that can make August less chaotic — from school profiles and folders to FERPA forms and rep visit tools. Even the obvious stuff is here, because sometimes that’s what gets missed.