About Us

Hello,

Our names are Fedelia, Shayla, and Omar. We have created this website for a class project. This is our first year in our Master's Program for School Counseling at CSULB. The three of us have different backgrounds, experiences, and journeys on how we got to this point. However, one thing we all had in common is our passion for college readiness and preparation. As future school counselors, we know that we will provide services to foster student development in the career, academic and social/emotional domains as part of a comprehensive school counseling program. We want to be strong advocates our students, using our skills to drive positive change in schools and conveying the expectation that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and economic status, can succeed in college.

Our assistance includes increasing students’ awareness of college and the importance of a college education in the world today. We want students to understand the academic skills they need to successfully take courses at college, and assess students’ academic readiness early enough so they can improve their weaknesses prior to high school graduation. Additionally, we would like to help students understand the resources available to them to make college a real possibility: as well as career exploration and financial aid resources.

Disclaimer: We are not trained professions. We can only advise and explain on topics we are knowledgable about ourselves. Some topics and questions may need to be discussed with a trained individual. Please make sure to consult with your school counselors, parents, and school with your questions and concerns as well.

The Need for College Readiness Counseling

In today’s global, knowledge-based economy, a college education is the gateway to social mobility and better lifelong opportunities. The vast majority of America’s high school students (86 percent) expect to attend college, but many lack the support and guidance they need to prepare for enrollment and success in college. (U.S. Department of Education, NCES 2010-170). Furthermore, college-going rates differ disproportionately by family income, parent education level and other demographic characteristics. Too few students are graduating from high school ready for college. This education deficit is an urgent concern for the future of the nation as a whole and for our most underserved communities.

School counselors are strong advocates for their students, using their skills to drive positive change in schools and conveying the expectation that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and economic status, can succeed in college.

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The Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling

The Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling chart a comprehensive, systemic approach for school counselors’ use to inspire all students to, and prepare them for, college success and opportunity — especially students from underrepresented populations. The eight components build aspirations and social capital, offer enriching activities, foster rigorous academic preparation, encourage early college planning, and guide students and families through the college admission and financial aid processes. By implementing these eight components, school counselors provide information, tools and perspective to parents, students, schools and their communities that build college and career readiness for all students.

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