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The Criticality of Guidance Counseling
COUNSELORS WITHOUT CLOCKS I realize it is fantasy to think that guidance counselors, whether at high schools or at non-profit organizations which facilitate students going on to higher education, do not eventually have to look at the clock when spending time with a student. And I know that said counselors are increasingly burdened with paperwork […]
Spanish Version of Latino College Assistance Guide
Finally, our “thin” Guide, eminently more usable, is available in Spanish. Click here for your free copy.
Getting into College
There are multiple approaches to the issue of getting low income students into college, and yet it appears that procedural failure is commonplace. According to a recent Hechinger Report, “up to 40% of [said students] do not show up for college even though accepted.” The percentage seems high, and this lamentable situation has almost never […]
Latino College Assistance Guide Released!
This book is for Latino high school students who are thinking about going to college. Maybe you already know what college you want to attend, your major, and what your career will be. Or maybe you’re still undecided about college and how to pay for it. Or perhaps you’re thinking about pursuing another option, like […]