Read the attached article from the NY Times which outlines the work load guidance counselors have and the potential negative effects it can have on students. College is one of the most important financial and life decisions you will ever make. Ensuring you follow the proper path is paramount.
Many of my clients tell me that they are concerned about how much attention their guidance counselor can provide for their college admissions journey. I always let them know that expectations of our guidance counselors may be too high given the number of students they have to manage, leave alone the other responsibilities they have other than college counseling.
Read The New York Times article here.
Article by By Elizabeth A. Harris, Dec. 25, 2014
Photo by Andrew Spear for The New York Times