With a Strong Emphasis on Preparing All Students to Be

Essay

With a strong emphasis on preparing all students to be college and career ready, how can the school counselor refocus their comprehensive program to meet both the needs of students and the goals of the educational system?Salient Points to Consider
a. Think about the rationale and importance of closing the college and career planning information and opportunity gap.
b. Review the Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling and how this systemic approach could complement your comprehensive program.
c. Review the Eight Components: College Aspirations, Academic Planning for College and Career Readiness, Enrichment and Extracurricular Engagement, College and Career Exploration and Selection Processes, College and Career Assessments, College Affordability Planning, College and Career Admission Processes, and Transition from High School Graduation to College Enrollment. Describe which of these would work well or are needed by your students and community.