TOP 10 REASONS TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR

1. Get help solving conflicts – Sometimes it’s hard to manage conflicts on your own.  Your school counselor can help you brainstorm solutions to your conflicts.

2. Get help with managing your busy schedule – Life can get really hectic between school, work, friends, sports, and other extracurricular activities.  Your counselor can give you tools to help you manage your time wisely.

3. Get help with planning your future – Thinking about your future can sometimes be overwhelming.  Your school counselor can guide you to the right path in order to accomplish your goals.

4. Talk about college and career choices – Once your school counselor gets to know you, they can help you identify colleges and post-secondary training opportunities that would be a good fit for you.

5. Find out how to search for scholarships – There are thousands of scholarships opportunities available.  Your school counselor can help you find the ones that you qualify for and will be the most beneficial to you.

6. Guidance counselors write awesome letters of recommendation – The majority of post-secondary schools will ask for a letter of recommendation to accompany your application.  If you have taken the time to get to know your school counselor well, more than likely they will be willing to write a letter of reference for you. 

7. Get help making important decisions – Decisions can be hard to make on your own, your school counselor can give your guidance in making those choices.

8. You want to do better in school – Some classes are tougher than others, your school counselor can help connect you with a tutor.

9. You just want to talk to someone who will listen – Many things happen throughout the day, some good, and some bad.  Your school counselor is always available to lend you an ear.

10. Your School Counselor is really cool – enough said.

Below you will find a list of all Senior Seminar Benchmarks by Quarter. All assignements will be available to you on the drive and by your counselor.. Please complete by the date given on the assignement and return to your Senior Seminar Counselor or Division Counselor.

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Quarter One Benchmarks:

BM 1: I can create a professional email

BM 2: I can write a 2 page personal statement

BM 3: I can audit a high school transcript

BM 4: I can identify my college matches

BM 5: I can request a letter of recommendation

BM 6: I can complete the common application

BM 7: I can properly mail out a college application

BM 8: I can apply to a safe college/university

BM 9: I can apply to a match college/university

BM 10: I can apply to a reach college/university

BM 11: I can reflect on my high school experience

Quarter Two Benchmarks:

BM 12: I can find the best option for a credit card

BM 13: I can calculate interest

BM 14: I can create a budget for myself

BM 15: I can set short and long term goals

BM 16: I can recognize different sources to fund my college tuition

BM 17: I can identify how employees are compensated

BM 18: I can describe the costs associated with college

Quarter Three Benchmarks:

BM 19: I can prepare to fill out the FAFSA

BM 20: I can fill out the FAFSA

BM 21: I can uncover my skills and abilities

BM 22: I can write an objective for a resume

BM 23: I can identify job requirements on a job post

BM 24: I can write one-liners for a resume

BM 25: I can create a professional resume

BM 26: I can write a professional cover letter

BM 27: I can prepare for an interview

BM 28: I can perform effectively during an interview

BM 29: I can write a research proposal

BM 30: I can create a professional Powerpoint

BM 31: I can present to an audience on a given topic

Quarter Four Benchmarks:

BM 32: I can identify various ways to purchase college textbooks

BM 33: I can use my campus library resources

BM 34: I can identify ways to get in and around campus

BM 35: I can identify ways to obtain food on campus

BM 36: I can manage my financial resources

BM 37: I can use technology to enhance my colligate experience

BM 38: I can identify resources to help with personal problems

BM 39: I can identify resources that support my academics

BM 40: I can find ways to be involved on my campus

BM 41: I can offer advice to an incoming freshman

BM 42: I can explain the benefits of being greek

BM 43: I can offer feedback to an instructor