Do changes in the climate intrigue your students? Do they keep the weather app on their phone open at all times? Are they considering a career as a Meteorologist? Then this edition of STAR Paths is for them! Join Estrela’s Alyson Campbell as she discusses this specialized career path with Tera Blake, Meteorologist at Good Read More The post Careers to Consider – Meteorologist – Free Webinar appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

LINK for Counselors recently had Paramount Research conduct a comprehensive study on readers of the Spring 2024 issue of LINK for Counselors. As an incentive to participate, Paramount Research drew 10 names of all participants randomly to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Here were the 10 winners: Korin Hardt, School Counselor, Jarrell High School, Read More The post Winners of 10 $10 Amazon Gift Cards appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

A recent survey conducted by ResumeNow found 65% of workers suffer from career regrets with some of the respondents’ greatest regrets being: not asking for a pay increase (60%), not prioritizing work-life balance (59%), and staying at a job for too long (58%). But the most alarming finding was that 50% of those surveyed regret Read More The post 50% of Employees Regret Their Career Choices – How Can You Help Your Students Pick the Right Career? appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

The process of getting into law school and becoming a lawyer is very difficult. Despite this, you likely have many students you encounter who are motivated to pursue this educational path. While it’s never your role to dampen the ambitions of your students, it is important that you help them develop realistic expectations about what Read More The post Setting Realistic Expectations for Students Considering Law School appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Gen Z graduates may be stepping into a stable job market, but recent studies have projected a nearly two percent decline in hiring from the Class of 2024. At the same time, remote and hybrid work remains a top priority for the majority of younger job seekers. In a FlexJobs® survey, 40% of Gen Z Read More The post Top 10 Entry-Level Remote Careers for New Graduates appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Many of your students have now chosen the college they will be attending next fall. So, what’s next? There are a lot of things still to do to be prepared for. Join Estrela President, Kristina Dooley and Elizabeth Pyle – President of College Success Plan, for this helpful webinar as they share a list of Read More The post You’ve Decided – So What’s Next? – Free Webinar appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

If you’ve decided you want to stay on the wait-list, here’s what you should do and what you should avoid doing. Do’s Don’ts Lee Bierer is an independent college adviser based in Charlotte. Send questions to: lee@bierercollegeconsulting.com; www.bierercollegeconsulting.com The post Do’s and Don’ts of the Wait-List appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

A former Ivy League admissions officer will share specific tips and insights for crafting a compelling college application that helps you **stand out **from the crowd. Why Now Speakers When: Apr 21st, 2024 5:00 PM PDT | 8:00 PM EDT, Duration: 60 minutes or Register to watch the archived version later Register here: https://www.kyros.ai/counseling-detail/13555?ref= The post Former Dartmouth Admissions Officer: Create a Standout Application – Free Webinar appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

There continue to be lots of questions from students and their parents about the FAFSA and financial aid issues. There is a free webinar being offered tomorrow (Thursday, April 18th at 7:30 pm Eastern) and archived for later viewing by Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at Khan Schools Network on all things financial aid. Read More The post Navigating Financial Aid Uncertainty – Free Webinar appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

After a recent College Essay Pro Chat, I received this email from a colleague: What do you think about a student athlete/performer choosing to write about their sport/performing in their main essay, if they are pursuing this in their college experience (e.g. recruited/varsity athletics, a talent-based major), since it is already strongly represented in their Read More The post Should Athletes Avoid Writing About Sports in a College Essay? appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more