by CollegeXpress
It's National School Counseling Week! We asked students in the CollegeXpress community what they appreciate about their school counselor, and here are some of the amazing responses.
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by Delaney Ruston, MD
Coproducer, "Screenagers"
Students are more distracted than ever by their phones. If you're worried about cell phones in class affecting your students, here's a policy that can help.
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by Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Cofounder, Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
Have your seniors' college essays seemed a little lackluster lately? Here are five ways that counselors can help students improve their writing skills for college essays.
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by Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Cofounder, Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
If the recent admission scandal has you questioning college counselors, you're not alone. Read on for the facts about real college counselors and what to look out for.
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by Keaghan Turner, PhD
Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
It's funny how college essay prompts that ask about bad experiences--from struggle and pain to perseverance and identity--often make for really good reading for admission counselors!
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by Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Co-Founder, Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
Being put on a college waitlist after being deferred is a double whammy of indecision, and it can be crushing to the applicant. Unfortunately many counselors may be working with a deferred-to-waitlisted student right now. If you are, here's the best plan of action for you both.
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by Laurie Kopp Weingarten
Co-Founder, Director of College Admissions Counseling, One-Stop College Counseling
The college admission process has rapidly transformed into an "early game," and many counselors are poised to adapt to the inevitable changes expected to be introduced this coming year. Learn more about them here.
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by Abi Mandelbaum
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, YouVisit
"Virtual reality" is old news. Colleges are now using "augmented reality." And it's pretty awesome.
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by Anne Griffin
Associate Director of Admissions, Transfer Coordinator, Springfield College
Worried about the transfer process? Don't be. You've had someone in your corner all along: your transfer counselor.
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by CollegeXpress
Volumes have been written about the "best" college essay, but the "better" college essay is one that will help a student truly stand out in the admission process. Read on for an excerpt from "The Better College Essay" by Elizabeth A. Stone, Ph.D.
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