College Admission Counseling

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This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the college counseling role of the high school counselor. Students explore the college admission process, with emphasis on current issues confronting school counselors. Topics will include organizing a college counseling office, application and admissions criteria for various types of colleges, an outline of financial aid and scholarship programs and college counseling for special student populations. Through a series of guest speakers, in class discussion, and hands on projects, students gain an understanding of the resources available to counselors in the college admission process including print material, software, web sites and professional organizations. Prerequisite: 18 hours of counseling coursework. Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window)