College Counseling
College Counseling
Gain the skills and credentials to guide high school students through the college admissions process.
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What you can learn.
Chart a path to success.
If you have a passion for helping students succeed, an aptitude for working with parents, and the capacity for coaching and goal setting, it’s worth exploring a career in college counseling.
The College Counseling Certificate is designed for secondary school counselors, teachers, career counselors, admissions personnel, and professionals interested in expanding their skillset or establishing independent educational consultancies.
The program is also ideal for college admissions professionals seeking to advise high school students on post-secondary options.
Format: 100% online
Duration: 1-2 years to complete. Typical pace is 1-2 courses per quarter. Start any quarter.
Is a Career in College Counseling Right for You?
Perhaps you’re already involved in college admissions counseling or have done some undergraduate study in the field.
Maybe you’re seeking a promotion, contemplating a career change, or looking to open your own consultancy. In all of these circumstances, a certificate program can be right for you.
Two-week intensive courses.
Explore the field of College Counseling or learn new skills with these short, intensive two-week courses. These courses accompany our main certificate program.
Introduction to College Admissions
An introduction to the numerous aspects of the college admissions process.
Introduction to Making College Affordable
Examine issues around the cost of college and college affordability, including the relationship between the admission and financial aid applications.
Introduction to Writing College Essays Part 1: Brainstorming
Explore techniques, standards and ethics for supporting high school students through the college essay writing process.
Introduction to Writing College Essays Part 2: Structure and Review
Learn the essential skills that high school students need to compose college essays: identifying prompts, structuring the essay, managing drafts, and final editing.
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