Empower Your Students with a Seamless College Exploration Experience
As a school counselor, you play a pivotal role in helping students explore college options with confidence. The College Exploration Toolkit is designed to streamline your efforts, enhance student engagement, and foster stronger relationships with college admissions professionals.
What’s Included?
- Hosting a College Application Day – A step-by-step guide to planning and executing a dedicated event where students can receive hands-on support while completing their applications.
- Building Relationships with College Admissions Representatives – Strengthen connections with key contacts to improve advocacy for your students.
- College Fair Checklist for Students – Equip students with a structured approach to making the most of college fairs.
Whether you're planning a schoolwide application event, preparing students for a college fair, or strengthening your relationships with admissions reps, this toolkit offers practical resources to simplify your work and amplify your impact.
Hosting a College Application Day Event
Host a Seamless College Application Day from Start to Finish
Planning a College Application Day can be a game-changer for students navigating the admissions process. This event not only creates space for students to complete applications with confidence but also connects them to resources, counselors, and support all in one place.
Our printable guide walks you through everything from picking a date to celebrating student milestones. It includes a step-by-step guide and tips to help you host a high-impact event with ease.
Building Relationships with College Admissions Representatives
Build Strategic Relationships with Admissions Reps
College reps can be powerful partners in your students’ success. When school counselors build lasting, thoughtful relationships with admissions professionals, students benefit from stronger advocacy and access to timely, relevant opportunities.
This downloadable guide outlines practical ways to connect, communicate, and collaborate with college reps—from hosting visits to joining advisory boards. Build a network that supports your students beyond the application.
Supporting Students in College Exploration
Help Students Navigate College Fairs with Confidence
College fairs can be overwhelming without the right preparation. With the right tools, your students can turn these events into powerful discovery opportunities that shape their college journeys.
This printable guide helps students prepare questions, stay organized, and follow up after the fair. It’s perfect to distribute before events or keep on hand in your resource office or classroom.
Additional College Fair Resources
For additional tips on helping students navigate college fairs, check out this short video in our resource library: College Fairs: A Kickstart to Your College Search
Putting It All Together
Empowering Your Students' College Journey
Every student’s path to college is unique and your guidance plays a vital role in helping them navigate it with confidence. This toolkit is packed with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to simplify the college search process, reduce stress, and foster meaningful connections along the way. Whether you're hosting events, building relationships with admissions representatives, or preparing students for college fairs, you’re making a lasting impact on their future.
To further support your efforts, the Encourage College and Career Planning Program helps you keep your students organized, explore college options, and receive personalized guidance throughout their journey.
