Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Evaluating Counseling Programs

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D The last twenty years of education reform indicates our gut feelings about our work is no longer enough to...
Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Three Big Picture Items Counselors Need to Focus On

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Spring is a busy time for school counselors.  Between state mandated testing, scheduling for next year, a...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

How to Make the Most out of a College Fair

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D More and more high schools are offering spring college fairs to help juniors and their families focus on t...
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A College Access Study to Pay Attention To

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Have you ever wondered if you’ve made a difference in the college plans of a student?  If so, there’s some ...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Helping Students with Admissions Decisions—A Couple of Things to Avoid

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D The last few college decisions are coming out this week, so your office will soon be filled with all kinds ...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Helping Parents Understand Financial Aid Offers

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Last week, we talked about the challenge of working with a student when a college has turned them down.  Th...
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Working with Students When Colleges Say No

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By Patrick O'Connor Ph.D The slow trickle of college decisions builds to a rushing stream this week and gains tsunami proportions b...