Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Want Better Counseling? Talk About Fit

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D One of the key components of good college counseling is being overlooked by students, parents, the media, a...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Building a Foundation of Counseling Support

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Did you ever feel like your boss just didn’t understand what your job is all about?  When it comes to educa...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Column to Pass Along to Your Principal

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By. Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D It’s time to plan ahead to honor a profession that excels in being flexible and going with the flow.  Nat...
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Paying for College—Giving Families the Help They Need

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D College application season has shifted from getting into college to paying for college.  Each new senior cla...
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 ...