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What you need to know about MBTI and why it works
Extravert. Introvert. Sure, we’ve all heard these terms, and might have assumingly assigned one to ourselves. Where do the terms stem from? How can we bi-pass stereotypes to get a deeper understanding of ourselves to better interact not only with the world around us, but find the space and confidence to in our sense of…
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My freshman is starting high school and I’m already freaking out about college
My freshman is starting high school and I’m already freaking out about college. It feels like we’re already behind and I want to do what’s best for my kid. You’re not alone! Today we had our freshman orientation and provided our students with information on how to connect to the resources at our school. With…
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Your Guide to Planning College Tours
Planning on visiting colleges over spring break or at some point this semester? Check out some tips below! Make a list of the colleges you’re visiting in the area and have your dates ready. Go to each of the college’s websites and search for their visit or campus tours page to see what is available…
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When you’ve been rejected by your top choice college
Rejection never feels good. Even when you knew it was most likely a reach. Like, you knew the odds. You assessed your options, and yet, still, maybe, just maybe the decision would lean in your favor. It didn’t. That’s rough, and it kind of sucks. Really sucks. Couple that feeling with the impending unknown landscape…
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College Research Tracker – Your free downloadable resource
As I meet with juniors, and sophomores, thinking about college options, information overload can easily happen! In the meeting, we’ll discuss colleges, student goals, name a few recommendations, say our goodbyes, and then what? Here’s an easy college research tracker, that you can download for free, and edit the columns as you go. What’s nice…
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Why career counselors can be the hidden gem to enhancing your college search
Estimating chances of admission, researching colleges, and building a strategic college list is where we spend a good amount of time in the admission process. But there is one office on a college campus that is rarely talked about, especially in assessing if a college is a good fit for you or not. Career centers…
Barneson Counseling 