Mastering College Advisement: Equipping Yourself To Be A Game Changer
Presenter Name(s)
Christy Conley, School Counselor, North Oconee High School
Leslie Dooley, School Counselor, Russell Middle School
Mike Kulp, School Counselor, Social Circle High School
Amanda Dale, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, University of Georgia
Jessica Jaret Sant, Director of College Counseling, The Lovett School; President-Elect, Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC)
Target Audience
Post-secondary/Admissions
Abstract
High school counselors, do you often find yourself sticking to the status quo to survive? Give your program a jumpstart and hear about the best kept secret in college advisement /admissions that could change your counseling program. This presentation will equip you with information, strategies, and resources gained from joining and participating in the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling. We want to share our experience and help you break free of the status quo!
Description
The focus of this presentation is to make Georgia School Counselors aware of the advantage of being an active participant in the dialogue of the college admissions process. Most of the applicants to colleges and universities are students enrolled in a public high school, yet, public high school counselors are the most underrepresented in the dialogue. By being advocates for our students, we can become aware of the trends, requirements, and tips that can make an applicant most appealing for admissions and scholarships. The mission of this group is to make public school counselors aware that we can utilize the experts to work smarter and not harder to guide our students appropriately. SACAC and NACAC provide a variety of resources and opportunties for public school counselors to learn how to fine tune their program, becoming more efficient and effective. By having a variety of public school counselors on the panel as well as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions from the University of Georgia, we hope to provide insight from both sides of the desk. Jessica Sant, the President-Elect of SACAC is also joining the conversation to see how SACAC can better partner with public school counselors to increase conversations regarding college admissions.