Counselor Resource Committee

Chair:  Kathleen Martin, Wilmington Friends School (DE)

Are you:

• Wanting to share links to helpful resources for high school counselors?
• Hosting a counselor breakfast?
• Offering a counselor visit program?
• Coordinating a PD opportunity at your institution?

Your Counselor Resource Center

With 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:

Admissions Resources for Both Sides of the Desk

Class of 2023 Regular Decision Notification Dates

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Mid-Atlantic Regional Counselor Association Member Directory

NACAC's Journal of College Admission

Tulane University Admission Blog

Helping students with health conditions and physical disabilities:

Planning for College Tours-Tips for Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions

Campus Housing for Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions

My 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 these guides will aid students in understanding the requirements which will, in turn, help their applications stand out.

How to Complete the Common App

Filling Out the Common App

Expert Tips on Standing Out on the Common App

Conquering the College Admissions Essay

Scholarship Opportunities

• UMPS CARE Charities:  Founded by MLB umpires to help children and families in need across the country, through our All-Star Scholarship Program they offer college scholarships for youth adopted at or after the age of 13 ($10,000 scholarship per year). Visit http://www.umpscare.com/allstar-scholarship/

Summer Opportunities

• College Access Academy at Drexel

Presented by the Center for Inclusive Education and Scholarship in the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Success, the College Access Academy at Drexel is a one-week, online program focused on assisting prospective college students through the college selection and admissions processes. Students will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and skill development sessions that will cover such topics as college and major selection, essay writing, financing a college education, and more — along with mentoring and individualized counseling.

Dates:
Monday, July 20–Friday, July 24

Space is limited, but all rising high school juniors and seniors who identify as an underrepresented student of color or a first-generation college student are invited to apply. This program is offered at no cost to all selected participants.

We hope you'll encourage your students to take advantage of this amazing opportunity! To learn more and apply, visit College Access Academy at Drexel. If you have any questions, contact me at [email protected] with the best phone number and time to reach you to discuss further details.

EVENTS

Similar 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!