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Resources for universities

THE Counsellor is a resources platform for international school counsellors to help them advise students on career and university selection. Forming relationships with universities and admissions offices is a huge part of the counsellor role. Here are some resources for universities to understand more about what counsellors can do and how they can form these relationships to recruit high-quality, motivated students.

Admissions processes and funding

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Taking the kitchen-sink approach to university applications

Sometimes students don’t believe that what they do is worthwhile – which is why Daniel Rabbers tells them to include everything in their university application

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How to help students find a university within their budget

Choosing a university is not only about finding the right institution?– it’s also about working out what fits within a student’s budget

US vs UK universities: what are the differences?

Explore the differences between the US and UK university systems

Mental health and resilience

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How to help your students stay safe at university

For many students, going to university means living independently for the first time in their lives.?Sarah Gratton offers some tips to help them stay safe

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Advising students on making friends at university

Moving to a new school or college brings plenty of chances to start afresh and meet new people. This guide offers some tips for advising students who are nervous about making friends at university

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How to help students manage homesickness

Living away from home in a new country or culture can be exciting – but also daunting. Here’s how to help your students prepare

Counselling

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Counsellor resource: How to collaborate with university admissions reps

Admissions representatives are founts of knowledge when it comes to university applications – partnering with them is a win-win situation. There is also a downloadable letter template and spreadsheet to help your organise your relationships with admissions offices

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Why are university visits necessary?

University visits involve welcoming representatives from colleges and universities to your high school to speak to students. But what do they actually achieve?

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What is the purpose of higher education?

Counsellors, students and parents can have very different ideas about what higher education should achieve. Can those ideas be reconciled?

Recent webinars

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Promoting your institution to International School Counsellors

With over 6 million students enrolled globally at international schools, understanding how to tap into this potential is essential for universities seeking to recruit from this diverse talent pool.