Empowering the Next Generation of School Counselors
Kick-start Your Career with These Free Training Modules
Our Modules for New Counselors offer free, self-paced learning designed to bridge the gap between graduate school and the real world of high school counseling. Learn foundational information in the following categories: Counselor Tasks and Techniques, College Advising, and College BoardPrograms and Services.
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Must-Have Resources for New Counselors
Starting a career as a counselor is both rewarding and challenging. New counselors often face a variety of obstacles that can impact their effectiveness and well-being. Here are the top five challenges and how to handle them.
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Counselor Guide to BigFuture.org and BigFuture School
BigFuture.org and BigFuture School are tools that will help your students make informed choices about life after high school and enhances their understanding of their career and postsecondary education options. This guide helps you determine which tool to use with your students and when.
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Top 5 Tips for New Counselors
Starting your career as a school counselor can be both exciting and overwhelming. You might find yourself navigating a myriad of responsibilities, such as guiding students through the college application process or managing parent-student conferences. Finding reliable resources and mentors can be challenging, especially when you're new to a school.
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Things to Watch
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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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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Getting It Done: How School Counselors Can Help Boost FAFSA Completion Rates
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Application Trends Unpacked: Emerging Patterns in Students’ Application Behavior
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2026
Using BigFuture® School to Access Scores and Explore Careers—Middle School
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Middle School Matters: Preparing Middle School Students for Rigorous High School Courses
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College and Career Trends: What Every Counselor Should Know
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Middle School Matters: College and Career Conversations Now