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 […]
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.