Finding college scholarships can be daunting, but there are several reliable resources your students can use to make the search more manageable: When searching for scholarships, remember to pay attention to eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application requirements. Applying for multiple scholarships can increase your students’ chances of securing financial aid for college. The post Here are some of the best resources for finding Scholarships: appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Do you have any students that aren’t sure which College they want to attend and don’t have the funds to visit any? They might consider spending some time to take virtual tours of campuses around the country. There is a website (Campus Tours) which offers Interactive Maps and Virtual Tours of hundreds of campuses. They Read More The post Virtual Campus Tours appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

It’s our 10th anniversary issue and we have a great line up of articles planned for you. Here is a sneak peek on what you can expect: First-Generation Students – By Jim Paterson, Former Counselor of the Year in Montgomery County, MD Tips for Supporting Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions in the College Read More The post Fall 2024 LINK for Counselors – Here is what you can expect! appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

If the answer is yes, this blog published by Jon Boeckenstedt of Oregon State University on his Higher Ed Data Stories blog should be of interest. He refreshed the 2018 visualization of Medical College Admission Data with the most recent (2023) information available. While much of this is helpful mostly for aspiring applicants to medical Read More The post Are any of your Students Considering Medical School in Their Futures? appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

The ratio of high school counselors to students averages 385 to 1 nationwide. If you’re a school counselor, that’s not news to you. But what if you could offer free webinars with valuable college planning advice to 80 or 100 families at a time? Game changer!  As a full-time employed counselor, you may be able Read More The post How to start hosting free college-planning webinars at your school appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Internships play a crucial role in a student’s academic and professional journey. They provide practical experience, networking opportunities, and a chance to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. If you’re looking to guide your students toward securing valuable internships, here are ten tips to help them succeed: 1. Start Early Encourage students to begin their Read More The post 10 Tips to Help Your Students Find an Internship appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Do you have students and parents constantly asking you what specific admissions related terms mean? Alexandra Beaumont, who is with Admissions Village, has put together a very comprehensive list of admissions terms and what they mean that might help. She covers College/University terms, Admissions/Application Language, Financial Aid, and Standardizing Testing and Exam Terms. More than Read More The post College Admissions Glossary of Terms appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Securing Merit Scholarships for College: Your Guide to Safe and Successful Applications Navigating the college admissions process can be daunting, but securing merit scholarships can significantly ease the financial burden. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic, or other abilities, and do not need to be repaid. Here’s how to safely and effectively Read More The post Find the Free Money — Merit Scholarship Money Makes Cents! appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Looking to brush up on some great tips from someone who has been a School Counselor for years? Nancy Regas, a retired School Counselor, has published a great book, “The Art of Being a School Counselor”. She says, “My book is pithy, practical, poignant, personal, passionate, and positive. I believe that passion is so vital Read More The post The Art of Being a School Counselor – New Book Available appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

As a veteran school counselor, my advice to students who don’t have any idea what they want to study has always been: Find a school that you can see yourself being happy at for the next four years and then start exploring majors. But what about those students who have decided on a major? How Read More The post Equip students to evaluate colleges that are best for their major appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more