Spring 2020Blog Log: Passion Led Us Here

Top Iconimg2PHOTO © IAN SCHNEIDER.“Almost no one flinches if a college graduate opts not to directly enter graduate or professional school. A high school graduate contemplating a gap year is likewise exercising the freedom to choose, just earlier.” http://ow.ly/eB0F50yqHbc—NACAC member Bryan Rutledge, writing for Admitted about the reasons students may choose to pursue a gap year. Rutledge is director of college counseling at Woodward Academy (GA).“To those outside of the school counseling profession, it may be surprising to know that a majority of school counseling programs do not require, or even offer, a course related to college counseling.” http://ow.ly/KDQl50zhqlf—NACAC member Beth Gilfillan, writing for Admitted about the reasons college counseling training should be a priority. Gilfillan is an assistant professor of counseling at Bowling Green State University (OH) who previously worked for 10 years as a school counselor in Illinois.“Everyone needs a cheerleader, and everyone also needs someone to set them straight. As a counselor, I often find myself playing both roles simultaneously.” http://ow.ly/N38q50zhqmh—NACAC member Edward “Eddie” Pickett III, writing for Admitted about his work with students. Pickett is a college counselor and 11/12 dean at Polytechnic School (CA).“The saying 'if not me, then who?' rang even more clearly when working for my sister. Her complicated situation made me think about those students who are caught in a grey area as they transition to higher ed.” http://ow.ly/An5850ygmLA—NACAC member Danny Tejada, writing for Admitted about the challenges his sister faced on her journey to college. Tejada is the director of college counseling at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (MO).“The more our profession runs like a business, the more the social/emotional wellness of our students takes a back seat.” http://ow.ly/AKww50zhqnC—NACAC member Lauren Cook, writing for Admitted about the practices colleges follow when notifying students of their admission decisions. Cook is dean of college and gap year advising at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay (CA).img3VIEW THE ADMITTED BLOG AT ADMITTED.NACACNET.ORG AND SIGN UP TO HAVE POSTS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX. THE SUBSCRIBE FUNCTION CAN BE FOUND NEAR THE TOP OF THE BLOG’S LEFT-HAND COLUMN.CoverBay Path UniversityNote From The CEO: Our Work ContinuesMastheadEarly Action: Battling Bias, Embracing ChangeGuiding the Way to InclusionMembership MattersColleagues' CornerCBO Spotlight: Encouraging College AccessCreating A SIG: Engaging With Your ColleaguesProfessional TrendsBlog Log: Passion Led Us HereWomen of Color in Admission: Tips and Advice from Four of the Profession's LeadersSupporting Trans, Gender-Nonconforming, and Gender Expansive StudentsNACAC Working for YouStudent Center: Large or Small College?Conference Corner: Micro-Barriers in College AdmissionMinneapolis Minute: The SpaceAdvocacy: Advocacy in ActionRural Students: Breaking Down Barriers for Small-Town StudentsResources for Small-Town Counselors and StudentsNACAC Career CenterUsing Fly-Ins to Expand AccessParental LeaveNACAC Connects You to Decision-MakersInternational Students: Connecting With Canadian StudentsTransfer Trends: Increasing the Transfer Inquiry PoolDaytimerCommencement Speech: Leaning Into FirstCollege Admissions DecodedNACAC National Conference