Counselors' Corner
Views and opinions about the counseling profession
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Potato Salad Kids
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. There are two groups of students that keep high school counselors awake at night in the fall. The first ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Making the Most of a College Fair
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Need to discover colleges? Try a college fair, which is a great way to learn more about all kinds of col...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Free College Counseling for Your Students and You
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. I’m happy to tell you a free college counseling tool is now available for you and your families. Ninetee...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Counselor Letters of Recommendation Matter. Here’s Why
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. “Belinda Myers wears oversized striped men’s shirts to school nearly every day.” My best guess is that s...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
New Trends (?) in College Admission
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Summer was a time for change in college admission. Here are a few of those changes, and what they might ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Introduction to College (And Life)
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by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A new year means a new start. Let’s remind ourselves — and our students about what really matters. The r...
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