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

In America, we don’t apologize enough according to Keith Deltano in the newest of his character series of videos. We don’t apologize for bullying, cyberbullying, racism, gossip, drama, and….the list is just too long. This video will take away one of the strongest myths in American culture: that apologizing shows weakness. Please feel free to Read More The post Apologizing Takes Courage In School and Out – New Video appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Looking to find out what is inside the minds of your students? On Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 pm Eastern Brennan Barnard will host a webinar with Dr. Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers where they will discuss everything from mental health, anxiety, and achievement pressure to identity, independence, and responsibility of Read More The post Teenagers Decoded – Free Webinar appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Many of your students want to work for a tech company once they graduate college due to the high pay, great benefits, and culture. Many of these tech companies also let their employees work remotely which appeals to this generation. Which companies are hiring remote workers? Here is a list compiled by FlexJobs of the Read More The post Top 30 Companies in the Tech Field that Let Their Employees Work Remotely appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

SAT season is under way at the nation’s high schools. With the next test date loomingon May 4, there are a few things your students – and you — can do to calm those nervesand tackle the SAT with confidence. The modern SAT has three sections:Reading. Students will have 65 minutes to answer 52 multiple-choice Read More The post Taking the Stress Out of the SAT appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

The new FAFSA rollout has been a disaster as we all know. What can we do to help students and their parents? The National College Attainment Network has created an interactive map where students from any state can get specific resources and help. This state-by-state map features online resources and events designed to help high Read More The post FAFSA Resources & Events by State appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more

Podcasts have taken the world by storm over the past decade. What was once a niche form of media with a small audience has now become a ubiquitous way for individuals across the world to find entertainment, news, and information. One of the biggest benefits of this medium is its incredibly accessible nature. In other Read More The post Thinking About Starting a Podcast? What You Can Do to Make Your Podcast Stand Out from Others appeared first on Link for Counselors ..read more