Supporting the work of school counselors
Fall Counselor Workshops 2025: Free Registration is Open!
Visit our event page to see if you can attend a Fall Counselor Workshop in-person and network with other counselors in your area or attend virtually. You'll receive timely information and resources to support your work. Register to learn about updates on College Board programs and services so you’re ready to support your students for the 2025-26 school year.
Helpful Resources for 2025-2026 School Year
Download these resources and handouts to guide students and parents on their path to college and career.
Counselor Webinars Series 25-26
Free Webinars on the Third Thursdays of the Month (except Jan). Watch our Counselor Webinar Series to learn best practices from counseling colleagues in the field, professionals from higher education, and College Board officials.
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2025
Navigating College Application Season: A Guide for New High School Counselors
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2025
Next Gen Guidance: Counseling Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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2025
Application Trends Unpacked: Emerging Patterns in Students’ Application Behavior
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2025
Getting It Done: How School Counselors Can Help Boost FAFSA Completion Rates
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2026
Middle School Matters: Preparing Middle School Students for Rigorous High School Courses
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2026
Using BigFuture® School to Access Scores and Explore Careers—Middle School
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2026
College and Career Trends: What Every Counselor Should Know
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2026
Middle School Matters: College and Career Conversations Now
Finding Colleges that Fit
As you encourage your students to apply to college, help them determine which colleges are the best fit for their own needs.
BigFuture
BigFuture is a free, personalized online guide to help students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Support students with these ready-to-use resources.
Student Search Service®
Student Search Service connects students with colleges and universities, scholarship programs, and non-profit educational organizations.
College Application
The college application process can raise a lot of questions. Get tips and insights that will give you the support you need to guide them through the process and stay on track.
Financial Aid
Financial aid can impact a student's ability to attend a college of their dreams. Get details on the types of aid that are available and how to help your students get it.
Newsletter
Join our Counselor Newsletter to receive monthly updates curated just for you. We sift through the latest from CollegeBoard to deliver the most relevant news and resources tailored to your work, helping you better support your students. Don’t miss out—sign up today to stay connected!
Top Toolkits
Find helpful resources, strategies, tools, and more to help you support your students' learning and growth as they prepare for college.
COMMITMENT STATEMENT
School counselors have tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. The College Board celebrates the positive role school counselors play in the lives of students and remain grateful for the opportunity to work closely with many of you in the continued development of College Board programs and services including: AP, BigFuture, and the SAT Suite of Assessments.
Professional Learning
Grow your professional career by attending counselor workshops, webinars, and other professional learning events throughout the year.
The Counseling Profession
College Board offers counselors a wide range of resources to help you best prepare your students for college and career. Whether you're new to the profession or have years of experience, you can find tools to help you and your students succeed.
International Counselors
Learn how College Board programs and services can help students pursue higher education around the world.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need to get in touch with someone about professional development opportunities, please email us.