How to Work Effectively with Your School’s College Counselor

After visiting 700 college campuses, it’s safe to say that today’s guest, Diane Campbell, is an expert in this area! The college application and admission process is different to what it used to be, and this requires a mindset shift of the parents who have children in high school. In today’s episode, Diane shares advice on how to navigate college counseling during high school, why it’s never too late to visit a college counselor (yes, even if you’re a senior), her thoughts on IECs, and the dreaded “gap trap.” College applications can be complicated and confusing and as a parent, it’s your responsibility to guide your child while also offering them independence. Tune in today to hear it all from the Director of College Counseling at Liberty Common High School and the founder of Campbell College Consulting. 

 

Key Points From This Episode:

 

• [0:01:29] Introducing today’s guest, Diane Campbell. 
• [0:06:10] Advice for getting the most value out of your child’s school’s counseling department. 
• [0:10:42] Differentiating between different types of counselors.
• [0:11:25] Challenges of navigating the public school system. 
• [0:13:20] Why it’s never too late to visit a college counselor.
• [0:16:23] The importance of finding a healthy balance between guiding students and giving them their independence.
• [0:20:00] Diane shares her thoughts on IECs.
• [0:27:55] Parental attitudes that bother Diane.
• [0:32:17] The mindset shift relating to college applications that is required.
• [0:33:58] Exploring the concept of the “gap trap.”
• [0:38:26] A few of Diane’s favorite hidden-gem colleges. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Campbell College Consulting

Diane Campbell on LinkedIn

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