Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Five Summer Activities to Build a Better College Plan

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D Well, you’ve done it again.  You’re almost out the door for the summer, but your principal has just reminde...
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Summer Shaky Time for College Bound Seniors

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D This is the last week many school counselors are in their offices, before a well-deserved rest—so I’ll kee...
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Other Side of Better Training in College Counseling

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D “Principal Matthews?” “Hi Valerie.  Come on in.” “Thank you.” “I want you to know, this isn’t...
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Why Take a College Counseling Course?

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D A recent article gave readers a list of outcomes they should expect when taking a class in college counsel...
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

School Counselors, as seen by a College Admission Officer

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D College admission officers work hard, long days.  Fall brings many days far from home, visiting five or six...
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The “Other Duty” That Tests a Counselor’s Nerves

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By: Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D High school counselors across America are breathing a sigh of relief, as they say goodbye to the May chore...
Wednesday, May 13, 2015

First Ever Standards Created for College Counselor Training

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By: Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It may not seem like summer is just around the corner, but the month that comes after a May of awards assemb...