College advising

As a college counselor, it can be overwhelming trying to help all your students equally and effectively. Here are 25 amazing 1-minute ideas to help you help your students continuously.

Life in college can be unpleasant if you don't have anyone to direct you. Most students regret some mistakes they made at the beginning of the academic year because they didn't follow the instructions from their Academic Advisor. #academic #advisor #advisee #advise #academicadvisor #help #support #edcuation

Matthew Hudson-Flege, program director of the College Advising Corps. at Furman University, discusses the pros and cons of taking a gap year.

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Choosing a college for study can be a taxing experience and which criteria you should consider and value isn't always clear.

College visits are an important part of researching colleges and they can help you decide whether you should apply to or attend a particular school. Here’s a list of questions to consider asking on your next college visit.

In college, the only thing more intimidating than an advising appointment is a job interview. Show up to those nerve-wracking advisor meetings with a plan.

Get a head start on college preparation and check out this checklist for how to prepare for college as a freshman in high school.

Are you a high school student planning for college, but don't know where to start? Julia Byrd: Essay Coach has created an abbreviated timeline for 9th-12th grade that outlines some of the necessary steps for a successful college admissions process. From exploring college majors and career options to researching prospective colleges to submitting applications and writing your admissions essay, this blog post gets you started on a clear path toward college admissions success.

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NACADA promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA provides a forum for discussion, debate, and the exchange of ideas pertaining to academic advising through numerous activities and publications. NACADA also serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing a Consulting and Speaker Service and funding for Research related to academic advising.

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Returning to college in your forties is a challenge, but doable. I can’t tell you how many peers mentioned to me, they wished they could go back to college, and finish college. For me, these challenges include, registration/financial aid, study time and time with family. If you have made the decision to go back to […]

The Mentor is an academic advising journal devoted to introducing and unsettling scholarly ideas relevant to advising in higher education.

Check out this list of 10 awesome extracurricular activities that look great on a college resume!

Junior year is the peak of college application stress, so prepare yourself! Read this checklist for how to prepare for college as a junior in high school.

Early Action vs. Early Decision – The key points to help students decide if applying Early Action or Early Decision is better for them than Regular Decision.

Starting college as an adult can be tricky, but with these helpful tips you can achieve your goals today! Working adults can get a second degree.