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10 Tips for Working with College-Bound Special-Needs Students

by CollegeXpress

As a college counselor, the rewarding task of working with special-needs students can also put your skills to the test. read more

College Counselor Profile: Suzan Reznick

by Stephanie Farah

Suzan Reznick is the director of The College Connection. She has 12 years of experience as a college counselor. read more

Meet the Winner of the Counseling Office Makeover, Chris Hardiman!

by CollegeXpress

Congratulations to Chris Hardiman, winner of the CollegeXpress Counseling Office Makeover! Chris is a counselor at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, Massachusetts. read more

College Counselor Profile: Todd Johnson

by Stephanie Farah

Todd Johnson is the founder and president of College Admissions Partners and the author of B.S./M.D. Programs - The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School. read more

They're Coming to America: Working with International Students

by Stephanie Farah

Helping international students fulfill their dreams of coming to America can be hugely rewarding - and uniquely challenging. read more

College Counselor Profile: Ann Herbener

by Stephanie Farah

Ann Herbener is a college counselor at Papillion-La Vista High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She has 11 years of experience as a college counselor. read more

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Ask the Experts

What is your approach for helping students who don't have the qualifications for their top-choice schools?

We never treat students like they are fixed points in time and space--we help them think of ideas that take their ideas to the next level so that they can maximize their options for college.read more

What is some of your advice for working with international students?

A good consultant must be sensitive to the culture of their prospective clients, not only so they can help these students find schools that will meet their needs, but also so that they can help them learn a little about American culture as they head off to school. read more

What is your process for helping students find financial aid?

I offer basic financial aid advice and point the family in the direction of colleges who are notoriously generous with merit aid. In addition, I give the family a report that shows which scholarships the student might be eligible for at the colleges to which he or she is applying.read more

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