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COLLEGE COUNSELING 101
Session Number A1July 28, 2020
Welcome to PCACAC’sVirtual 17th AnnualSummer Institute hosted by
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FACULTYHeather Baker DeardoffDir of College CounselingThe Potomac School, VA
Joel LangDir of College Advisement and GuidancePadua Academy, DE
Melloney Johnson, PhDSch Counseling CoorMatoaca High School, VA
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• Develop Effective Academic and College Advising
1• Address the College and Career
Needs of Special Populations2• Communicate the Importance
of Communication3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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How Does Effective College Counseling Begin?
● Relationships○ ability to listen and get to know the
client/student○ work together with admission officers○ establish rapport with students & families
● Knowledge - of student & their strengths/issues/desires; of college admission
● Trust● Communication
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Who Are Our Constituencies?
● Students○ at the core of everything we do
● Parents○ remember that they really just want what is
best for their children● Faculty/Administration● College Admission Officers● Advisors/Coaches
○ fellow advocates for students● School Board/Board of Trustees
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Academic Advising
● Guidance in early years of high school; class selection, rigor
● Present opportunities to excel● Developmental approach● Working together with academic deans,
advisors
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College Admission Knowledge● Have a good working knowledge of
colleges and universities○ cultivate relationships with admission officers○ knowledge of majors, strengths of schools,
personalities of institutions○ Broad knowledge of financial aid &
scholarships○ well-versed on admission rates/requirements
for admission● Stay informed within the profession
○ be a perpetual learner○ attend conferences, workshops, visit colleges
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Individual. Equitable. Accessible.
Addressing the College and Career Needs of
Special Populations“Your Students”
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
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● Participate in professional development activities in support of safe, inclusive, respectful schools and culturally sensitive counseling practices.
● Focus on equity and access for ALL students● Feedback from stakeholders will help in your
goal to celebrate diversity and support students’ unique needs
Cultural Sensitivity
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
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When Anxiety Prevents the Ability to Learn, Cope, or Plan
Mental Health Awareness
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
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❏ Anxiety About Taking Tests -- SATs, ACTs❏ Anxiety About Grades -- GPA and Class
Rank❏ Anxiety About Starting the First Application❏ Anxiety About Paying for College❏ Anxiety About Selecting a College ❏ Anxiety About Talking With Parents About
College Selection❏ Anxiety About Social Distancing❏ Anxiety About Campus Life❏ Anxiety About Anxiety
ANXIETYAnd College/Career Readiness
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
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Take a Minute
Breathe…….Stretch…...Laugh….Listen…..
The LAST MethodListen (Listen)Ask Questions (Apologize)Support (Soften)Take Time (Thank)
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Being a Good School Counselor
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Being a Good School Counselor
Meeting Students where they are● Mental Health● Cultural Sensitivity● Respecting the soul of the student● Every student could begin in a different place● Every student moves at their own pace
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Being a Good School Counselor
Understanding You● Your own strengths and weaknesses and how
those play into the job you do● Your own way of thinking and how that is
different from your student’s thinking● Constant reevaluation
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The Importance of Communication
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The Importance of Communication
● Active Listening● Non-verbal Communication● Asking Questions● Being Clear and Succinct● Being Empathetic● Providing Feedback● Developing Trust and Rapport● Being Present
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The Importance of Communication
Who are you communicating with?How often are you communicating?What methods are you using?What message are you sending?Why are you communicating?
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The Importance of Communication
● Make sure the student’s support system knows what you/your office is doing (parents, teachers, etc.)
● Your Counseling department● Parents/Guardians● College colleagues● Invite feedback
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The Importance of Communication
Programming● Have set programs for students and
parents that occur each year● Change/Tweak as needed● These should directly address student
and parent needs
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QUESTIONS?
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Please complete a session evaluation at www.pcacac.org/summer-institute.
Thank you!
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