Career questions tagged guidance-counselor


Have I majorly screwed up my chances for college and (hopefully!) med school?
Greetings all! Currently, I am a sophomore in high school. Last year, I was a 3.5-3.8 GPA student while learning how to study and juggling extracurriculurs. Fast forward past many things in my personal life gone wrong to sophomore year, and now I am meeting with my school counselor and therapist on a monthly basis because I've been doing horribly. I have to retake AP Calculus AB, and my transcript will show this. But in the first place, my report card has never been good since this year started. My goal is to become a psychiatrist since I wish to offer help others who are fighting monsters in ways that others cannot see. I hope I can be the one to catch those hidden struggles that many miss-and I can provide relief, comfort and remedy through a listening ear. But I know premed reqs are extremely laborious and achieving a 3.7+ GPA is NOT easy-not to mention med school-and if I'm already struggling this early... I am afraid. Have I screwed up everything already?

How can I become a counselor when I study social science
I want to become a counselor (relationship and marriage counselor) but I can't study the course online. Is it possible for be to become a counselor when I study social science?

What classes do I need to take in college to become a Guidance counselor?
I am still undecided on what I want to do, but learning information about becoming a middle or elementary school counselor would be very helpful.

What type of counselors are there in a school district?
School counselors in California

How to become a Guidance Counselor?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Guidance Counselors on their path! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.

What are some good clubs to join if you are a aspiring therapist (major in sociology)?
I am currently a sophomore in high school (private) that does not offer a lot for the studies I want to pursue. I am hoping to join clubs outside of my school (tri-state area) that focus around sociology, can anyone suggest any clubs for me to join?

What should I major in to be a drama teacher and/or a school counselor ?
Im thinking about trying to be a high school counselor or highschool drama teacher what should I try to major in so both of these are a possibility in the future? Im not sure which option I like more so I was hoping to major in something that makes both possible.

When and how should I start my path towards my career I wandoctor so should be starting with volunteering or something soon? Also I am a sophmore in high school ?
When and how should I start my path towards my career? I want to be a doctor so should be starting with volunteering or something soon? Also I am a sophmore in high school

Could a bubbly person thrive in financial/business planning and guidance?
I'm interested in math and helping people, so financial or business planning/guidance seems pretty cool, but I'm nervous about getting bored at work. I'm a bubbly people-person and love problem-solving. However, the idea of going into a career with so much paperwork and office work seems awful, but again, I love math and helping people. (I'm still in highschool, so this isn't a binding idea, just something I'm curious about!) Any thoughts on whether this wouldn't be a great career for lively people? I also am still struggling with confidence and am not awesome at being decisive and standing up for myself in front of other people. I can do that behind the scenes, though. If that makes sense!

What is the best Colleg Advice?
What are some key factors students should consider when choosing a college, and how can they ensure they make an informed decision that aligns with their academic, personal, and career goals?

Work values for an academic counselor
In a high school setting, many students have extreme issues, be it with mental health, family, drugs, poor academic performance, etc. As a counselor, it should be one of your core values to care. However, where is the line drawn? To what point can you help them without crossing boundaries or compromising yourself?

The Demand for High School Academic Counselors in 5 Years
As a high school academic counselor, you have likely witnessed massive layoffs of counselors during recessions such as the one during Covid-19. Simultaneously, most can agree that in California at least, there is a huge lack of academic counselors in comparison to students. Where do you see the demand for academic counselors in five years, and how easily do you think new graduates will be able to get internships/ a job?

School Counselor 101
I am interested in getting advice on how to become a school counselor. I am interested in behavioral health and social emotional learning for students.

Do I have to have experience as a teacher to be a school guidance counseler?
I am willing (and eager) to eventually go back to school for a Master's in Counseling & my Pupil Personnel Services Credential, as required by the state of CA. While I have experience within the classroom and in mentoring/tutoring positions, I am not sure I am willing to go back to school for a teaching credential and teach for a few years before moving on to counseling. Would I be less likely to receive job offers because I have not specifically been a teacher?

What's are the steps I have to do in order to become a Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor ?
I like helping people lol #counselor #career-counseling #guidance-counselor #therapists

What may be the most promising and consistent career in the next 5 years?
#careers #future #career-choice #guidance-counselor

How do I become a school counselor in NY ?
I will complete my masters in Trauma counseling this year and I my goal is to become a school counselor in NY. What are the requirements and the certification do I need for this ? #counselor #school-counselor #therapists #guidance-counselor #counseling

One of the things college students struggle with, is organization. What are some encouraging tips and detailed advice on how to stay organized and overall manage time?
#college-bound #organization #guidance-counselor

Was it difficult to find a job after college?
I’m a Sociology Major with a minor is Psychology. I want to work either in a school with children as a counselor or as a psychologist for young adults. #psychology #guidance-counselor

Is it better to apply to a school you have a shot getting into but not being able to pay tuition or not applying at all?
#school #guidance-counselor #money #college-application

What is the role of a guidance counselor in the future of education?
Trends in education are becoming more technology driven. The personal connection for educators and students could be at risk. What will the future role be for educators as technology becomes the driving force in education? #guidance-counselor #k-12education

What does it mean to be a school counselor?
I am looking into possibly looking at this as a career. I want to know what this career is like and all that it entails. #community-psychology #school-counseling #college-counseling #teaching #education #guidance-counselor

I am studying for a post first degree law, which possible arears should i focus on
I am applying for post first degree law school this year. I like to learn new things, I believe I have good communication and debatable skills. but I am not sure if I know what to expect in the entrance exams or during the interview. I would really appreciate some guidance. #law #career-counseling #law-school #guidance-counselor #student-counseling #corporate-law #law-practice #personal-development #job-application #career-details

What do you do, when you don't know what to do with the rest of your life?
How do you know when you are 18 and starting to think about your major what you really want to do with the rest of your life? What if you are unsure? Did they talk to you about careers in high school? Mine didn't. It was accelerated, average, and vocational, oh wait and farmers. Maybe I should get a career in guidance counseling and sit in an office and hope I make it through another year (sarcastically speaking). #interviews #recruiting #guidance-counselor #career-guidance #undecided

Can I major in zoology and then minor in elementary teaching? Or the other way around?
I have always had an interest in becoming a zoologist, basically since 6th grade, but I have also wanted to become a teacher for maybe first or second graders. My top choice would be zoology, but I am afraid that there won't be many jobs in my area, so I would like a backup plan. #college #teaching #college-major #biology #college-minor #guidance-counselor #zoology #elementary-education

What kind of careers are available in Food Sciences?
I plan to major in biochemistry and am trying to narrow down my area of study. I am an athlete and am considering a possible path in the food science area, possibly as a nutritionist or dietitian. #teacher #guidance-counselor #career-guidance

What kind of careers can you pursue with a biochemistry degree?
I enjoy biology and chemistry and math and plan to pursue a biochemistry degree. I'm not sure I want to be a doctor, but maybe something in the medical field in a different sector. I'm an athlete and considered physical therapy, nutrition, or something in the medical research area. #teacher #guidance-counselor #career-guidance

Should I go to a school that does not offer my major?
Since high school my dream colleges have been mainly schools like Tufts University and Brandeis University. I have visited both colleges and found their diversity, size, and culture to be desirable. The only hindrance is that all these liberal and research based colleges does not have my major, accounting. I am 100% set on accounting, but my only worry is that these schools will not help me reach the requirements to sit for the CPA or other accounting exams. Will this be a problem for me in pursuing a career in accounting if I attend these schools as an economic or business major? Do you think it is better to stick to a school that offers accounting or attend one of my dream colleges? #guidance-counselor #school-counselor #education-counselor

How useful/beneficial is a private college counselor?
I had never heard of anyone using a private counselor but upon moving to the northeast, it seems its a relatively common thing among my friends. #college #college-admissions #guidance-counselor

Hi im currently a first time summer school teacher for a remedial math course, i find that a lot of my students lack the motivation to try in class or in anything at all. how do i help them
I've tried appealing to their own personal interests, and some of them can't seem to come up with any, i've offered them incentives like internship opportunities and given them talks about their future beyond high school, but everything i've tried has only had fleeting effects. can you please help me #college #teaching #teacher #education #coaching #career-advice #guidance-counselor