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College Board Survey of School Counselors Reveals Critical Insights from more than 250 Michigan Education Professionals
April 19, 2012

More than 85 percent of school counselors surveyed nationally reported that they lacked adequate preparation when they began their careers, possibly limiting their ability to effectively aid the students they serve.
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College Board, Texas Education Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Research Findings on Role of School Counselors in College and Career Readiness
November 17, 2011

Panelists discussed the findings of the largest and broadest national survey of school counselors commissioned by the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center.
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College Board, Tennessee Education Officials Discuss Counselors as a Key Resource in Increasing College Completion
July 28, 2011

As the country continues to face tough economic challenges, policymakers at the state level are searching for creative ways to promote student achievement and college completion.
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College Board Launches 'Own the Turf' for School Counselors
November 09, 2010

A new nationwide campaign will help school counselors guide more students for college. "Own the Turf" provides school counselors with a much-needed toolkit to help them inspire and prepare their students for college success and opportunity, and establish a college-going culture within their schools, districts and communities.
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Principal-Counselor Relationship Key to Student Achievement
June 09, 2009

A strong relationship between school principal and school counselor is integral to improving student achievement, especially for students from low-income, first-generation and other traditionally underrepresented populations, according to a new two-part report that examines effective principal-counselor relationships.
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