Wednesday, December 19, 2012

A College Admissions Mission

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D “Dr. O’Connor?” “Hello, James! I understand you received some good news.” “I didn’t think Yale would...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012

What to Tell Your Seniors (and Teachers) Right Away

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D The word among college admissions offices and high school counselors is that more early applications to col...
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Why You Should Save Your Juniors from School Rankings

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Despite what Andy Williams says, this really isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for high school ...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Some Last Minute Details Before December 1

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D As seniors head for the December 1 application deadline, it’s time for counselors to remind seniors, junior...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Thanksgiving for Counselors

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D They come back to the hallowed halls, wearing a nicer coat than they had as seniors. Since it’s Novembe...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Counselor College Training, College Board, and the Circle of Huh

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D “ Graduate schools  are not preparing counselors to focus on college and career pathways once they work in ...
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Finding Some Calm After the Storm

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D College-bound seniors in the Eastern US saw more than their college plans take a bump this week, as Hurrica...