SHARE: By Sandy Austin Often high school students think that school breaks mean sitting back and taking it easy. It is important to have some time to refuel during those much anticipated vacations, but you need to remember that time is of the essence during winter break. Many students...

SHARE: There’s, well, a touch of finality that goes with those dreaded “Final Exams.” In our church services, the end of the mass finds the priest exclaiming, “The Mass is ended. Go In Peace.” Unfortunately, the final that all to commonly marks the end of the quarter, trimester...

SHARE: Finals, they can make or break your semester grades! Too often students haven’t been taught how to approach finals, let alone the most effective ways to prepare. As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Knowledge is power and it’s not just knowing the material...

SHARE: Final exams are looming. Are you going to feel like a Thanksgiving turkey afterwards, or will you give yourself a fantastic holiday gift? The answer is in your hands, or actually your head, and your heart. So, here we go… 1. Don’t cram, don’t cram, don’t...

SHARE: Download as a PDF About: Robert McClory2010 Finalist for School Counselor of the Year (American School Counselor Association)Ketchikan High School | Ketchikan, AK | Counselor | More Posts...

SHARE: By Robert McClory, counselor Ketchikan High School, Alaska In the Lower 48, students have the luxury of jumping in a car, hopping on a train, or relying upon a bus or subway to go explore potential school sites. Interestingly, some research suggests that a campus visit to a school...

SHARE: Applying to college can seem like a daunting task! Many procrastinate because they just don’t know where to start. Some questions you want to think through are: Which are the right colleges for me to consider; how do I narrow down my choices; and what do colleges require as a part...

SHARE: The process can be overwhelming, but it can also help you think of yourself and your life in terms you hadn’t previously considered. Look at your application as the opportunity to celebrate who you are. This is your opportunity to shine! Following these guidelines will help you...

SHARE: By Robert McClory, Ketchikan High School Counselor 2010 Finalist for School Counselor of the Year (American School Counselor Association) The start of the school year brings more than autumn leaves, new friendships and fresh challenges for students and staff alike. Students may...

SHARE: New beginnings often inspire a renewed sense of commitment and hope. With the beginning of a new school year, it’s good to think about how the decisions you make everyday will influence how the end of the year will present itself to you. Three areas of key decisions you are making...

SHARE: The start of a new academic year means it is time for new year resolutions. Here are a few to help get school off to the best start possible. 1. It’s easier to keep up than to catch up. Keep up with your class work, keep up with studying, keep up with important dates, keep up...

SHARE: There are many ways to direct your students to the MyMajors quiz. Use these resources below: Student/Parent newsletter: In the counseling section of your high school newsletter, post a link to the quiz. Whether your newsletter is printed or emailed to the students and parents, they...

SHARE: MyMajors provides free higher education publications for all High Schools across the Country. To learn more and sign up to receive please visit: www.mymajors.com/subscribe College Outlook Magazine Fall Information for seniors about finding a college, financial aid, college majors,...

SHARE: MyMajors is free for High School counselors who sign up for a counselor account through MyMajors.com. Here’s how to login: 1) Go to the homepage www.mymajors.com 2) Click “Log in” (Upper right hand corner) 3) Enter your Login and Password provided 4) Click “View Usage...

SHARE: An advisor, especially a departmental advisor can assist you by helping you to: 1 Select courses that lead to your degree 2 Understand the reasons behind the curriculum 3 Plan your academic load 4 Approve your class schedule 5 Identify campus resources that can aid you...