Wednesday, June 28, 2017

What Not to Do Over Summer Break

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It isn’t unusual for counselors to experience several “last days” of the school year.  From the last day t...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Five Counseling Trends to Watch for This Fall

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By:  Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D Last week, we looked back at this school year, and talked about five trends and issues that shaped our w...
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The Big Five—What Shaped Our World This Year

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D This isn’t the last column of the year, but this is the last column when at least a few counselors still h...
Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Summer Melt: A Step-by-Step Guide

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By:  Patrick O'Connor It’s an all too familiar situation. You see your seniors off at graduation, they thank you for all you’ve do...
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Collarbones and 200 Valedictorians: Too Many Shiny Objects

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By:  Patrick O'Connor Ph.D It started out simply enough.  The student  had worn a shirt that exposed her collarbones, a violation of ...
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

College Advisers—Helpers to All Students

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By:  Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D She wanted to encourage her students to think about going to college, but after a while, she realized her...
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

College Admissions Isn’t Fair. It Also Isn’t Simple.

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By:  Patrick O'Connor  Ph.D A new article about college admission is gaining a great deal of attention among college counselors. Pos...