August Checklist & Cheatsheet

August Checklist & Cheatsheet

Stay on top of your college counseling tasks with our comprehensive August checklist. From sending out strategic monthly reminders to exploring the Common Application, updating software systems, planning for college rep visits, and refreshing your school profile, we've got you covered. Dive into the world of social media to discover new insights about popular and lesser-known universities. Start the academic year right with our step-by-step guide.

February 2024 Checklist & Cheatsheet

February 2024 Checklist & Cheatsheet

Discover our February Checklist and Cheatsheet for college counselors, packed with engaging activities and essential tasks to support student success. This month, dive into our 'Carnival, College, and Cupid's Arrow' theme, blending celebration with college planning and relationship-building. From assisting with regular decision applications to hosting a College Research Carnival, our resources offer daily 30-minute activities to enhance your counseling practice. Download the Cheatsheet for easy integration into your calendar, ensuring you stay on track with scholarship guidance, standardized testing strategies, and college research. Perfect for college counselors seeking effective, time-efficient strategies to motivate and guide students in their academic and college journey.

Toward Effective Guidance of Students on AI

Toward Effective Guidance of Students on AI

Generative AI resources like ChatGPT are changing the landscape of high school college counseling. Instead of just generating essays, students should be guided to use AI as a 'thought partner' to genuinely enhance their work.

September Checklist & Cheatsheet

September Checklist & Cheatsheet

Embarking on the college journey is both exhilarating and daunting. That's why our college counseling program is designed to guide every high school student, step by step. This month, we zoom into the very essence of college preparation – from crafting a personalized academic blueprint, hosting informative workshops, to ensuring every senior meets their application deadline. As you navigate high school, remember: with ambition, purpose, and the right resources, the pathway to college becomes clearer. Dive into our comprehensive guide and let's make this journey memorable together.

Third Thursday Recap: August 17, 2023

Third Thursday Recap: August 17, 2023

The latest monthly Third Thursday Zoom was nothing short of a global knowledge fest! Drawing together 16 talented counselors from the corners of the world — spanning Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, England, Costa Rica, the USA, Switzerland, Bolivia, Korea, and Tanzania — this session encapsulated the passion and dedication these professionals pour into the world of education.

Prompt Magic: Email Response

Prompt Magic: Email Response

Maximize the quality of your college counseling communications by refining your input details. Discover the difference between a generic email invite and a tailored one for a G12 College Night event. The right details can enhance engagement and preparation for both students and parents. Dive in to understand the 'garbage in, garbage out' principle and its impact on effective communication.

Prompt Magic: Application Schedule Creator

Prompt Magic: Application Schedule Creator

ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for students to effectively organize their application timelines. With this handy mega prompt, students can input important dates and deadlines to produce a timeline that they can follow. By leveraging the capabilities of ChatGPT, students can stay organized and avoid missed opportunities, ensuring a smoother and more successful application journey.

Prompt Magic: Enhancing Your Prompts

Prompt Magic: Enhancing Your Prompts

Here’s a great tip for enhancing your ChatGPT prompts, preventing some of the “soulless” and generic responses users report encountering.

The Annual Data Project: The Secret Sauce of College Counselors

The Annual Data Project: The Secret Sauce of College Counselors

Discover how to revolutionize your college counseling program with Seth Allen's Annual Data Project Approach. Uncover the secret to continuous growth and learn five concrete strategies to elevate your counseling game through data-driven research and analysis. Transform your counseling practice into a world-class program today!

Designing Tomorrow: The AI Tools That are Turning High School Students into Future Architects & Interior Designers

Designing Tomorrow: The AI Tools That are Turning High School Students into Future Architects & Interior Designers

Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the learning experience for high school students aspiring to be architects or interior designers. This blog post unveils the top AI tools that transform sketches into 3D models, and photos into design masterpieces, helping students build skills and a portfolio for a future in architecture and interior design.

Prompt Magic: Bypassing Article Paywalls

Prompt Magic: Bypassing Article Paywalls

I recently encountered this prompt for bypassing many (not all) paywalls when looking to read articles online. Of course, this is intended for educational use only!

AI: A New Teammate for College Counselors

AI: A New Teammate for College Counselors

Explore how AI technologies with AI roles like CoachGPT, GroupGPT, BossGPT, AutoGPT, and ImperialGPT have the potential to transform the landscape of high school college counseling. From personal assistance to data analysis, discover the revolutionary ways AI can enhance efficiency, facilitate collaboration, and provide data-driven insights in the realm of college guidance.

July Checklist & Cheatsheet

July Checklist & Cheatsheet

In this checklist for high school college counselors, we outline key tasks to make the most of July. These include sending monthly reminders, exploring the Common Application, updating software for students and staff, and planning for the fall semester. Additionally, counselors should update task lists, create a Common App handout, and schedule college representative visits. The process of updating the school profile and researching popular universities on social media are also essential tasks. This comprehensive guide ensures counselors are well-prepared for the upcoming academic year, providing the best support for their students.