- What classes should I take? …
- What standardized test should I take and when is it? …
- What can I do now to plan for college? …
- Are there any college fairs being given at our school?
- How can I start building my college resume (and also have fun)?
What questions does a school counselor ask?
- When should I start my college prep? …
- How do I find a college or university that is best for me? …
- What’s the right high school schedule for me? …
- Should I take the ACT or SAT? …
- Do I need SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams?
What questions do guidance counselors ask?
- What’s the best schedule for me? …
- Are there any scholarships or awards I should work toward? …
- What colleges do you think would be a good fit for me? …
- How do I apply for financial aid? …
- Is there anything else I should be doing to improve my chances?
What issues do school counselors deal with?
Counselors can give you tips on standing up for yourself if you’re being bullied,
managing stress
, talking to your parents, and dealing with anger and other difficult moods. Counselors also can advise you on problems you may have with a teacher, such as communication difficulties or questions over grades.
How do I prepare for a school counselor interview?
- Do a little cyber sleuthing on the school. Read the counseling page/entry on the website. …
- Plan out some questions in advance. Some might get answered during the interview, and some might pop up during, but you definitely want to be prepared with some ahead of time. …
- Check out the district’s website.
What do you see as the main role of a school counselor?
The role of the counselor is
to guide, advise, recommend, consult, and assist with the nearly limitless variety of concerns that
students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the school community may have. School counselors are vital members of the education team.
What do school interviews ask?
- Tell me about yourself. …
- What are your strengths? …
- What are your weaknesses? …
- What do you like to do for fun or in your free time? …
- What extracurricular activities interest you? …
- What is your favorite subject? …
- What subject do you find the most difficult?
What are some therapy questions?
- Why are you seeking therapy at this time? …
- What do you expect from therapy? …
- Have you been in therapy before? …
- Are you having suicidal thoughts right now, or have you had suicidal thoughts within the past month?
How do I ask a counselor for help?
- Have realistic expectations for the kind of help you’re seeking.
- Express your needs simply and clearly.
- Let others know that you appreciate their help.
- Pat yourself on the back for being brave enough to ask for help.
What do you talk about with a high school counselor?
Share your interests with your high school counselor and
ask specific questions related to your own needs
so that he or she can better help you. And don’t be afraid to talk about your grades and test scores, even if they could be better.
What is the most challenging for a counselor in school?
Gender issues, rising inequity, and immigration concerns
are challenges school counselors with their students. In 2017, the American School Counselors Association Assistant Director Eric Sparks identified what he considers the top challenges faced by school counselors.
What should you expect from a school counselor?
On the job, school counselors:
Listen to students’ concerns about academic, emotional or social problems
.
Help students process their problems and plan goals and action
.
Mediate conflict between students and teachers
.
What ethical issues do school counselors face?
Issues such as
trust, confidentiality, privacy, informed consent, parental rights, time constraints
, large counselor/student ratios, self- harm, advocacy, and collaboration/communication with school stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and administrators pose some of the most common ethical challenges (Capuzzi, 2002 …
Is school counseling stressful?
As a part of their work,
school counselors often incur high levels of stress
that may result from multiple job responsibilities, role ambiguity, high caseloads, limited resources for coping and limited clinical supervision (DeMato & Curcio, 2004; Lambie, 2007; McCarthy, Kerne, Calfa, Lambert, & Guzmán, 2010).
What 3 domains do school counselors work?
The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors are organized in three broad domains:
academic, career and social/emotional development
. These domains promote mindsets and behaviors that enhance the learning process and create a culture of college and career readiness for all students.
What is the most effective use of a school counselors time?
To achieve maximum effectiveness, the ASCA National Model recommends a student-to-school-counselor ratio of 250:1 and that 80 percent or more of a school counselor’s time be spent
providing direct and indirect services to students
(ASCA, 2019).
