Course Outline 0111:  Knowing High School Guidance Counselors' Needs

Author:  Lew Stivall, Dean of College Counseling

School: Blair Academy

Description:  This course is designed to focus the student on the importance of serving the high schools and the high school guidance counselors. High school guidance counselors are one of your strongest allies and advocates. Collectively they are closer to the students and in a great position to articulate the needs, desires and capabilities of their students. This course will help the student understand the college admissions process from the point of view of the high school guidance counselor. What can you do to build this important relationship? This course focuses on the role of the high school guidance counselor, building the relationship and communicating with the counselor and students within the high school.

Lesson One: The High School

Lesson Two: The Visit

Lesson Three: Understanding the School’s Profile and Students

Lesson Four: The High School Counselor's Roles

Lesson Five: Cultivating a Good Relationship

Lesson Six: Student Acceptance and Denial