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Your Counselor Resource CenterWith access to so many articles, blogs and social media posts, the goal of the Counselor Resource Committee aims to streamline the search process for the admissions community. Take a look at these helpful resources: * NEW * LGBTQIA+ Resources Campus Pride Index: https://www.campusprideindex.org/ A great scholarship program for LGBTQ students: https://pointfoundation.org/ This page has some general info, but also lists scholarships for trans students in particular: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/transgender-student-support/ Trans Youth Equity: http://www.transyouthequality.org/for-educators HRC has a good guide and resources for ‘welcoming schools’: https://www.hrc.org/resources/schools-in-transition-a-guide-for-supporting-transgender-students-in-k-12-s https://welcomingschools.org/resources/gender (a resource that provides training led by certified facilitators to improve school climate with the goal of preventing bias-based bullying, helping trans and non-binary students to thrive and creating classrooms that welcome all families) The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/
* NEW * Resources for African American Students College Scholarship Guide for Black Students Guide to College Scholarships & Financial Aid for Black Students Scholarship programs and information about diversity fly-ins: - Thurgood Marshall College Fund 2021 Diversity Fly-In & Program List * NEW * Community College Resources The Community College SIG meets monthly from September through June. We are a team of public, private, and independent professionals whose range of serving students spans the middle school exploratory years through the four-year university experience. Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop for professionals to guide their students and their families through the college transfer process - from college credits earned in high school to community college degrees through earning a degree from a four-year university. These links provide additional information. US Higher Education Glossary (Community College SIG Choice) NACAC Step by Step College Awareness for Families, Counselors, and Communities State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Transfer Tool State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Tool Kit West Virginia Community and Technical College System Community College Research Center College and Career Readiness and Success Center (Career Pathways) Joint Services Transcript (for Military-Bound Students) The Ultimate Guide to College Transfer New York Times Article - Financial Aid * NEW * Favorite Admission Blogs
* NEW * Favorite Facebook Groups To connect with inspiring and informative colleagues, you might want to check out some of these Facebook groups!
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Colleagues at TheBestSchools.org set out to simplify the vast amount of information on this topic and created a series that equips upcoming college students with the tools they need to join the ranks of higher education. Utilizing the following guides may help to aid students in understanding the requirements which will, in turn, help their applications stand out. Paying for College
How to Complete the Common App
Scholarship Opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)
Scholarship Opportunities
EVENTSSimilar to the college fair resource page, the Counselor Resource Center will compile PD opportunities for you. Check to see what's coming up under the "Counselor Events" category on our easy-to-access online calendar! Do you have resources to share or want to join this committee? Email [email protected] |