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College Admissions Specialist

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"I loved the course by the way! I am revamping our whole program based on all the amazing things that I learned. Thank you all so much for that."
– Krista Gypton

Location: Online, Self-paced

Course Description
Preparing students for postsecondary success is what we strive to do as school counselors. However the world of college admissions can be a confusing one, and often school counselors haven't received formal training in this arena. Learn how you can implement a comprehensive school counseling program that helps students understand the connection between K-12 school and college and make a successful transition to postsecondary education. View the Specialist syllabus.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the role of the school counselor in promoting college readiness
  • Identify academic habits that prepare students for postsecondary success
  • Articulate how school counseling standards support the development of academic habits and postsecondary readiness
  • Identify ways to incorporate academic habits curriculum into classroom lessons, and small groups that support K-12 learning objectives
  • Discuss the importance of collaborating K-12 to improve students’ postsecondary success
  • Strategize ways to collaborate with your school counseling, teaching and administrative staff to keep your school focused on the culture of college and career readiness
  • List factors associated with postsecondary success in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school student, and explain how a comprehensive school counseling program can have an impact on these factors
  • Discuss the importance of a college-going culture and recognize what fosters a college-going culture
  • Analyze your school's current culture regarding postsecondary readiness
  • Discuss best practices for promoting a college-going culture that take into consideration demographic settings and special populations
  • Recall the basics of financial planning for college to help increase awareness around college costs and encourage parents to educate themselves early about the true cost of college
  • Recognize and discuss community college opportunities with students
  • Employ best practices for writing letters of recommendation

Registration Fee
The College Admissions Specialist training is $99 ($249 for nonmembers) and is equal to 5 CEUs/50 Contact Hours. Register now.

Access to all webinars, journal article, magazine articles and quizzes is included in the registration price. Books must be purchased separately.

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College Admissions Specialist
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  • Anxiety & Stress Management Specialist
  • Bullying Prevention Specialist
  • Career Development Specialist
  • Closing the Achievement Gap Specialist
  • College Admissions Specialist
  • Culturally Sustaining School Counseling Specialist
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist
  • Grief & Loss Specialist
  • Legal & Ethical Specialist
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • School Counseling Data Specialist
  • School Counseling Leadership Specialist
  • Students with Special Needs Specialist
  • Trauma & Crisis Specialist
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