High School Counseling Conversations® is a podcast dedicated to energizing your school counseling program while reminding you how much you love your job! This podcast will give you the confidence you need to implement actionable ideas into your high school counseling program… all while having a little fun along the way. Each week, host Lauren Tingle of Counselor Clique® will cover relevant topics for busy high school counselors. Just think of it like hanging out with your high school counsel ...
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How Do You Handle Working with Juniors? An Interview with Leigh Pottle
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Being a school counselor allows you to form close relationships with your students and help guide them through their high school years. It’s honestly one of the best and most rewarding parts of the job, and no one believes that more than my guest, Leigh Pottle. Leigh is a high school counselor who works with all grade levels, but she is giving her …
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What It’s Really like to Work with Sophomores with Hannah Fain
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We’re continuing our series on talking with different high school counselors who work with specific grade levels, and today is all about sophomores! Sophomores hold a special place in my heart because when I first started as a counselor, I worked primarily with sophomores. So, I was excited to sit down with my guest, Hannah Fain, to see how our exp…
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How to Seamlessly Transition 400 Ninth Graders into High School with Felicia Carter
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When you’re a counselor who works solely with ninth graders, your role and challenges can sometimes look different from those of other counselors working with older high school grades. No one knows this better than my guest, Felicia Carter. Working primarily with ninth graders her entire counseling career, she has gained so much knowledge through h…
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What We Need to Know About Our Rising Ninth Grade Students with Lauren Tenholder
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Before the new school year officially begins, I’m starting a new series where I’m talking with counselors from different grade levels to gather insight into their roles and the specific struggles or challenges they face with the grade level they serve. Today, I’m kicking off the series with middle school counselor Lauren Tenholder. Lauren shares wh…
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High School Counselor Office Prep for Back-to-School Season
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When you’re a new high school counselor, you think you need to have a Pinterest-perfect office in order to be effective. However, your worth as a high school counselor isn’t dependent on how much stuff you have in your office or how much financial support you get from your principal, districts, or PTSA. But having a few essentials and office must-h…
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What I Learned from Supervising High School Counseling Interns
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One of the best ways I grew as a professional and leader was when I was a supervisor to high school counseling interns. Being responsible for teaching, guiding, and preparing future high school counselors was something I knew was important for the future of the field. In today's episode, I'm sharing four key things you should do as a supervisor for…
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Career Exploration Help for Your High School Students: A Free Podcast Resource
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I’m always looking to find new resources and information that will be helpful tools for high school students. Whether that be career opportunities, college options, or test-taking strategies, I want to get the right resources in YOUR hands to give to your students. So when I came across Dan Heath’s podcast, "What It’s Like to Be," I knew this moder…
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What to Do When You Work with an Old School Guidance Counselor
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As a new school counselor, we’re excited and eager to focus on students, enhance the counseling program at our school, and advocate for our role to others in the building. But being the new counselor might mean you’re working closely with veteran school counselors, formerly known as guidance counselors, who might not have the same mindset or perspe…
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The end-of-year stress and exhaustion can bring up a lot of emotions for school counselors. And when it’s finally summer break, you have the time to stop and reflect on what you want professionally going forward. When a school year wraps, I know many school counselors ask themselves, is it time for me to move on from this? It can be hard to sift th…
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Caroline Crawford
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Everyone wants to feel successful in their job. But sometimes, there are certain aspects in and out of your control that contribute to you feeling hesitant to speak up, questioning your ability, or finding it difficult to create change. This occurs when psychological safety is low in the work culture, which then contributes to doubting yourself. My…
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3 Educators Who Changed the Way I Approached My High School Counseling Job
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If you’ve been in the education field long enough, you know that the people you work with, encounter along your journey, and meet on the different paths in your career all shape who you are and your approach to your role. Well, I’m no exception to that philosophy. As a high school counselor, I met many fellow counselors who had an impact on my role…
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4 Things to Quit Worrying About as a Brand New School Counselor
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I know when I first started out as a school counselor, I was incredibly nervous and constantly worried about both the small and big things that would happen in this role. And while this feeling was completely normal when first starting out, I quickly realized that worrying didn’t do me any good and that I needed to focus on my job and what I knew I…
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High School Transition: Creative Ways to Help Your Students Make the Leap from Eighth Grade to Ninth Grade
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Think back to the time you transitioned from middle school to high school. You went from being the oldest in the school to now being the youngest in a new building with a bunch of new opportunities in front of you. Many incoming ninth graders are apprehensive about being in a new school and unsure about the classes they need to take and what to get…
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My 4 Must-Listen Podcast Episodes for New High School Counselors
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I love sharing ideas, tips, and advice about all things related to school counseling. But nothing makes me more excited than the joy, eagerness, and excited demeanor of new high school counselors! They've got all these new ideas they want to implement and are excited to hit the ground running. So, if you're a new high school counselor and thinking,…
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Advice for School Counseling Job Interviews with Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling
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This is the time of year when you might start looking for new opportunities in the form of a new counseling job. Whether you’re a student who just graduated college, a parent coming back into the workforce after staying home with your children, or just looking for a new place to help students, this episode is for you! I have my friend, Rachel Davis…
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Ready for Summer? Close out These 3 Things to End the Year as a High School Counselor
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Even though for some of you, summer might feel so far away, in reality, it’s just around the corner. I know I was always ready to leave and start relaxing, but there are certain things that need to get done before heading out the door. I want you to feel confident and know that you have everything wrapped up from the year and are ready to start a n…
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Making an Impact with Data at the End of the Year
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Sometimes, the things we have to do as high school counselors aren't glamorous, exciting, or thrilling. However, that doesn't mean they're not important or essential for running our counseling programs. One of those things is analyzing data. It's likely that you've collected data throughout the school year, but as the end of the year approaches, yo…
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School Counselor Strategies to Bring to Your Next IEP or 504 Meeting with Catherine Whitcher
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I’m shocked to say it, but today’s topic is a first for the podcast! It’s not something that we’re immersed in our day-to-day routine, but it’s so important in supporting student needs that, as high school counselors, we should be knowledgeable about it. That’s right, I’m talking about IEPs and 504s. Since I’m not an expert in this subject, I wante…
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7 High School Counselors Share Their Inspiring Wins
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I’ve said it before, but this time of year is one of the most stressful with graduation, wrapping up the school year, and so many other things that consume your school day. That’s why I wanted to take a moment and reflect on your year and, more importantly, the success you’ve had throughout the school year. To help celebrate, seven other high schoo…
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Accepting the Reality That Some Seniors Might Not Graduate
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As graduation approaches, you’re probably doing all the last-minute details of finalizing the details of the event, ordering cap and gowns, designing the program, and about a million other tasks. And while you’ve thought of every detail, you probably didn’t consider or want to think about the seniors not graduating. While it’s an unfortunate and de…
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From Off-Track to Graduation: Counselor Tips for Supporting At-Risk Students
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We’ve officially entered the last quarter of the school year, which means graduation for seniors is just around the corner. However, we all know some students who are at risk and in jeopardy of not getting their diplomas. As high school counselors, it’s part of our job to help those at-risk students graduate. So, I’m sharing ways you can specifical…
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6 High School Counseling Classroom Lesson Ideas
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As high school counselors, doing classroom lessons is part of the job and helps us stay connected to students and their needs. However, most of our lessons tend to focus on the essentials of scholarship programs, financial aid literacy, reading transcripts, and so much more academically. Instead, I want to give you some counseling classroom lesson …
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How Do I Start Taking Action on Classroom Lessons As a High School Counselor?
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Have you been wanting to start classroom lessons in your high school counseling program but haven’t taken the plunge yet? You’re in the right place because I have some motivating tips for you that will help you take action on classroom lessons. Specifically, I have six steps that you can follow. If you’re feeling like you’ll be creating more work f…
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3 Steps to Hosting a Successful Career Fair
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Are you interested in hosting a career fair at your high school and wondering where to begin? That's similar to the position I was in as a school counselor. There hadn't been a career fair at my school in many years, but I decided to pitch the idea to help with career readiness efforts for students. Career fairs can be an incredible way to reach ma…
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Finances for High School Counselors: Spending, Saving, and Investing with Jeremy Schneider
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As high school counselors, we are experts at discussing mental health, relationships, self-regulation, and post-secondary planning. But when it comes to school counselor finances, it can feel uncomfortable and confusing! Whether you want to pay off debt, save, or invest, this conversation will empower you regarding your finances. Today's guest, Jer…
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How to Collect and Share Data for Your Small Groups
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You're ready to start using small groups in your high school, but you need to be able to measure their effectiveness and have something tangible to show for your endeavors. The key to success is to plan to collect and share small group data from the start. If you have resistance from admins or fellow high school counselors, data can be highly compe…
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Getting on Board with Small Groups in High School Counseling
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Do you have mixed feelings about counseling small groups? Today's episode will pique your interest and get you thinking about incorporating them into your high school counseling. There is so much power in using small groups in the high school setting! It's time for high school counselors to replace your dreaded non-counseling duties with actual cou…
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Solution-Focused School Counseling with Dr. Russell A. Sabella
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When was the last time you reviewed different counseling theories you could bring into your role? It's probably something you have not considered since graduate school, but we have you covered! We are diving into using a solution-focused school counseling approach and how it can increase your effectiveness and efficiency. Today's guest, Dr. Russell…
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The Clique Collaborative is Open and Better Than Ever!
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Are you looking for a high school counselor membership that provides the information you need to know, helps you understand how to apply everything to your role, and has a place to connect with other counselors? The Clique Collaborative is the place for you and is ready to welcome you with open arms! The doors are officially OPEN for you to join! T…
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Here’s Why You Should Care About National School Counseling Week
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Did you know National School Counseling Week is only a few weeks away? This year's celebration is from February 5 through February 9, 2024. Before you ignore this episode, I want to say I SEE YOU and know you're out there! It's common for counselors to get down on themselves about this week, but this episode will help to understand why it's so impo…
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4 Essentials for a Successful Second Semester
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You made it to the halfway point; it's time to begin the second semester! You may feel excited, overwhelmed, and wondering where to start. All those feelings are normal, and I want to be here for you during this transition and give you the four essentials to finish the school year strong! It's easy to look ahead and get overwhelmed by how much is l…
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How Maritza Cha Obtained Her Doctorate and Supports School Counselors
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Have you ever considered going back to school to get your doctorate? You may have wondered how doctorate school counseling could benefit your career. Well, you're in luck because we are going to hear directly from a counselor who went for her dream and received her Ph.D. Today's guest, Dr. Maritza Cha, is a first-generation college graduate who sta…
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3 Ways to Reset As You Kick Off the New Year [Replay]
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We are taking it back to the second episode of this podcast! This episode is the perfect reminder to focus on resetting yourself for the new year and semester! It's easy to let the whole winter break fly by without thinking about ways to reset for 2024. It's essential to reset yourself because it can be hard to find the motivation to try new ideas,…
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Increase Your Job Satisfaction by Setting and Keeping Boundaries: Here’s How!
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As high school counselors, many of us are natural helpers, and some are to a fault. This often shows up as us not following through on the boundaries we've set for ourselves, which can quickly lead to burnout and job resentment. I'm here to tell you that if we're not defining our boundaries, somebody else will! Taking our boundaries seriously leads…
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Inside Clique Collab Live: Hear Ideas, Challenges, and Inspiration From This School Counselor Community
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Are you a high school counselor looking for a supportive and engaging community? The Clique Collaborative might be just what you're looking for, and one of the best parts is access to the live quarterly calls! Today, we are going behind the scenes so you can experience what it's like to be on one of our Live Clique Collab Calls! These calls provide…
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What to Know About Multi-Tiered System of Supports as a High School Counselor with Dr. Jake Olsen and Dr. Peg Donohue [Replay]
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Are you familiar with MTSS? In case you aren’t, MTSS stands for Multi-Tiered System of Support. Essentially, it is a framework that helps schools be effective and efficient in identifying and supporting kids who need academic, social, emotional, or college and career development support. Today, we are re-airing one of the most popular episodes from…
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Rachel Davis Shows Us How to Reclaim Our Schedule With a Time Audit
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Are you tired of trying to squeeze in everything and feeling overwhelmed? Scheduling is hard when you're pulled in so many different directions, and it's something that many counselors struggle with. It's time to implement a new strategy to make the most of your time! My friend, Rachel Davis, has found a way that you can look at what needs to be do…
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Support Strategies for Meeting Your High School Students’ Mental Health Needs
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As high school counselors with large caseloads, it can feel like a lot of pressure when it comes to trying to handle the mental health needs of students on top of everything else. There's no flow chart to work through because each scenario is unique. The good news is that counselors have the tools, strategies, and experiences to handle these situat…
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Navigating Adult Friendships in The Workplace with Blake Blankenbecler
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Do you struggle to manage the adult friendships in your life? You're not alone! Maintaining relationships as we age can be challenging. But with some effort to do things differently, we can all be on our way to thriving friendships! My guest today, Blake Blankenbecler, brings real-world examples and ideas to use as adults navigating relationships a…
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100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Prioritizing Your To-Dos, Landing Jobs, Counselor Challenges, and More!
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WOOOOO! We've hit 100 episodes on the High School Counseling Conversations Podcast! It's existed for almost two years now, which is wild for someone whose personality shifts gears all day, every day. To celebrate this milestone, I'm doing an "ask me anything" episode. Several weeks ago, I put a question sticker on my Instagram stories where you cou…
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How This High School Counselor Planned an Unforgettable Student Wellness Day with Tylee Resetich
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Our high school students are so busy and surrounded with pressures of classes, college applications, sports, friendships, and more. With everything they have going on, it’s easy to forget that they are still just kids who need breaks. My guest today, Tylee Resetich, knew a way to give them the break they needed while teaching them about the importa…
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What Should You Do if an Administrator Isn’t Acknowledging the Value of Your Work?
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We know that as high school counselors, our roles are unique and specialized, and it's crucial to feel valued and respected by our admin. But what happens when an administrator seems to be refusing to acknowledge the value of our work? Join me as we explore why this topic is important and how thriving relationships between admins and counselors can…
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A Parent-Counselor Perspective of the College Application Process with Tyesha Hemmans
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When we have children of our own, we have to juggle the role of parent and high school counselor. Our experience in school counseling can pay off when it comes to helping our children through various milestones, such as the college application process. However, it can also get a bit tricky to wear both hats at once! My guest today, veteran school c…
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AI for School Counselors: 10+ Ways to Leverage Artificial Intelligence
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You’ve likely heard all the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). But let’s talk about AI for school counselors specifically. Can we really use AI to enhance our counseling program and save us some time here and there? Yes we can! I’m sharing over ten ways that you can leverage AI for school counselors. From letters of recommendation, to writin…
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How to Tackle the Stressors That Come with a Large Caseload
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What’s one big reason for counselors feeling stressed out, overworked, underpaid, and spread thin? A large caseload! You know how it is when you’re juggling a large caseload. You feel like you can’t reach every student that you need to. There’s never enough hours in the day to tackle your endless to-do list. And don't even get me started on all tho…
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Create a Community of Raving Fans for Your High School Counseling Program
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Wouldn’t it be nice to have a community of raving fans for your high school counseling program? You know, those people who are not only aware of the amazing work you’re doing but also actively support and advocate for your program. We all know how tiring it can be to constantly advocate for our programs, so let’s explore how we can transform those …
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School Counselor Advocacy and Empowering Students for Post-Secondary Success with Priscilla Grijalva
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After witnessing a student feel defeated about plans to attend community college rather than a University, Priscilla Grijalva knew that she needed to change the narrative. That’s when “Reach Higher Thursdays” were created, and more support was shown for celebrating all post-secondary options. Priscilla Grijalva is a highly accomplished school couns…
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How to Advocate for Undocumented Students in Your High School
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Each student on your caseload has unique needs. Your DACA and undocumented students face a particular set of challenges, and you have the opportunity to be a beacon of hope for many of them. We're going to dive into advocating for undocumented students and exploring ways to meet their needs. I’m sharing three specific ideas for how you can support …
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Simplify the College Search: 5 Free Tools for High School Counselors and Students
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As we gear up for the school year, I know you've probably already started fielding questions from your seniors about their college search. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to know every single fact about every college! In this episode, I’ll share five free resources that you can direct your students to for their college search journey…
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3 Assumptions to Avoid If You Want to Increase College Access on Your School’s Campus
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We all want our students to find success after high school and we do everything in our power to get them to where they need to be by graduation. This idea of “success” is different for everyone, as is the path to get there. In today’s climate, there are so many options for students post-graduation. A traditional four year college isn’t for everyone…
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