Modules for New Counselors

Welcome! Check out our introduction section for an overview on Modules for New School Counselors.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: how to build a counseling curriculum, appropriate and inappropriate counseling duties (ASCA), and using calendars to plan and stay organize.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: using transcripts to help with course selection, getting input from students, parents, and teachers, adding or reducing rigor in a schedule, and best practices and tips.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: college search criteria, finding the best fit, safety, match, and reach colleges, and other factors.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: preparing for your college conferences, accurate records, parent nights and classroom guidance, setting appointments, resources and documentation, conducting a college conference, follow-up sessions, and best practices and tips.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: identifying information, courses and activities, essays, interviews, portfolios and auditions, admissions tests, application fees and platforms, supplemental forms, and letters of recommendation.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: holistic review, types of admissions decisions, grades, strength of curriculum, admissions test scores, and letters of recommendation.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: types of financial aid forms, financial aid process, types of financial aid, and financial aid offer letters.

In this module, we will review several of the College Board programs and services: SAT Suite of Assessments, Advanced Placement, BigFuture, CSS Profile, Services for Students with Disabilities, Accuplacer and CLEP, and College Board Resources.

In this module, we will cover the following topics: AP overview, AP course offerings, benefits of taking AP, ,who should take AP courses, AP exams and scoring, and AP credit.

In this module, we will cover the following: an overview of BigFuture, tools under explore careers, tools under plan for college, tools under pay for college, BigFuture scholarships, and BigFuture communities and events.

In this module, we will cover the following: SAT Suite overview and benefits, scoring and benchmarks, going digital, SAT in a test optional world, SAT School Day and SAT Weekend, SAT Weekend fee waivers, sending scores, and practice resources.

Frequently asked questions on the College Board's status as an IACET-approved provider of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits for qualifying programs.