We discuss common barriers faced by first generation, minority, and lower income students.
A HS Timeline and the many places where students may need your help!
Thinking about our own opinions and biases about what a good post-secondary plan looks like!
Why does the internet need yet another college search app or college admissions blog?
It's really 2 processes.
Safety- Target- Reach
Can they get in?
No college doesn't cost the same for everyone!
A review of tools that help students & counselors find colleges & build college lists.
A review of tools that help students stay organized through the process.
A review of tools that help students find potential majors & careers.
A review of tools that help your students search for and apply to scholarships.
Tool(s) 1: The 1st Meeting, the College Folder, and a To-Do List
Tool 2: A Caseload Management System
Tool 3: Student Locator List
Tool 4: A Yearly Calendar
Tool 5: Working with Underclassmen
Tool 6: Classroom Presentations
Tool 7: Testing & Test Prep
Tool 8: Announcement/Communication System
Tool 9: College Visits
Tool 10: College Rep Visits
Tool 11: A School Profile
Tool 12: Events & Parent Meetings
Tool 13: A Scholarship System
Tool 14: Community College Bound Students
Tool 15: End of Year Reporting
Tool 16: Using Social Media
Tool 17: Partnering with other organizations
Tool 18: Using Students as College Advisers
Tool 19: Engaging Alumni
Tool 20: Reaching racial, ethnic, and other minorities