Making Parents and Students Happy
This session will highlight two successful programs/initiatives that are done by the College Counseling Department at St. Agnes:
College Information Night: A virtual event that brings in college admission representatives from across the country to present on a variety of admission topics (Target Audience: Sophomore and Junior Students/Parents)
Letter of Recommendation Matching Process: A way in which teachers and students are best matched for letters of recommendation
Beyond Traditional Pathways
As students explore postsecondary options, educators need strategies to present the full range of available pathways. This webinar will equip high school counselors and educators with practical knowledge about apprenticeship programs and how to integrate them into college and career conversations. Drawing from experience across Chicago's education system, we'll explore how to identify opportunities, connect with local resources, and effectively guide students and families in understanding apprenticeships as viable postsecondary options.
Beyond the Bell
This webinar will equip school counselors with actionable tools, strategies, and insights to effectively support high school students as they transition to life after graduation—whether that’s college, the military, or entering the workforce. Attendees will walk away with practical checklists, resources for building strong relationships with college staff, and tips on helping students navigate the financial aid process. Counselors will also gain valuable insights into fostering a seamless, organized transition for their students, ensuring they don’t miss essential steps along the way.
The Spring Push
The college application work doesn’t stop at submission. After the break, families and students need a plan to keep up momentum—especially when it comes to financial aid, application completion confirmations, and important spring deadlines. This webinar is designed to help counselors prepare students and families for the critical steps they'll need to take in January to ensure all applications are on track and complete. Learn actionable strategies to guide families through financial aid steps, “confirming complete” on submitted applications, and reviewing key college communications to stay on top of important deadlines.
NCAA: Advising Student Athletes
Join us for an essential webinar designed to equip high school counselors with the knowledge and tools needed to help student-athletes navigate NCAA compliance. This session will cover the NCAA eligibility requirements, including GPA and core course standards for Division I and II, as well as recent updates on standardized testing policies.
Tune In, Take Away: Free Resource Share to Kickoff the School Year Strong
If it wasn’t for that binder of resources back in 2010 passed on to me by an expert counselor, I have no idea where I would have even started creating materials for my individual and group advising sessions! That binder must have been 1,000 pages long, filled with notes, resources and tools.
We might not have a binder for you, but the spirit is the same: come, see what we have and take all that you need and make it your own! Spend less time making stuff, and more time building relationships with your students and families.