Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Parents Mean Well-- and Yet...

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D “Mr. Osborn?” “Yes.” “This is Wanda Axelrod, Jimmy’s mother?” “Jimmy’s--?” “He’s applying t...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Public Opinion About College Has Changed. Yours Shouldn’t.

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It was only a matter of time. A recent article in The Washington Post reports that most Americans do n...
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

College Counselor to Parents: Relax

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It must be September, because the parents of high school seniors are panicked about college. As a high scho...
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Three Big College Changes You May Have Missed This Summer

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It’s always good to be so busy having a great summer vacation that you lose track of the bigger world.  Re...
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

The Ten Goals for This School Year

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D The start of a new school year is a lot like the start of a new calendar year.  Everyone begins with a sens...
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

What Was Done for School Counselors on Their Summer Vacation

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Schools are opening after a summer of activity rich with support and opportunity for school counselors.  Th...
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

A Reminder That Numbers Don’t Always Tell the Story

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Michigan residents received interesting news about their schools this week, as the state released its annual...