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Matthew Armes, MS, NCC, NCSC, LPC

High School Counselor
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Leesburg, Virginia
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maddy Oct 19, 2021 529 views

what training and education is needed to succeeded to be a counselor

#counseling #career #therapist

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maddy Oct 19, 2021 759 views

what is the hardest part bout being a counselor

#counseling

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Brandon Apr 25, 2019 519 views

I know I want to be a counselor, what is a good class to take in highschool?

#counseling

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gabrielle Oct 23, 2018 691 views

Is it okay to shut down your dream school to stay close to home

#college-admissions #college-selection

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L'esha Sep 20, 2018 617 views

Im a 11th grader and have been thinking about my future lately. I'm really interested in psychology and want to become a social worker, but I'm torn between social work and being a firefighter.

I really want to help people and don'
t know which one to choose with my limited knowledge. Would someone please tell me the processes of becoming a social worker or firefighter
#stuckbetweencareers #FireFIghter #social-work

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Lisa Aug 13, 2018 580 views

Are out of state schools worth it? I get homesick easily but there are better schools outside of where I live...

The schools I'm interested in are mainly out of state, and on opposite sides of the country (from where I live). I hear that a majority of people stay within 5 hrs of their hometown. #distance #school #college-admissions

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Gordon May 12, 2018 1085 views

Do I have a realistic chance of making Notre Dame with the following credentials: 4.3 weighted GPA, 1450 SAT score, NHS member, founder of a volunteer program at my high school, varsity cross country runner and wrestler, no trouble in a year and a half?

I have wanted to go to Notre Dame since I was a young boy. I understand that I may not have given enough information, but I want to have a better rough understanding of my chances of getting into Notre Dame. I think that I have about a 1/3 chance of making it. #college #college-admissions...

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Zayda Mar 27, 2018 842 views

I'm already a senior about to graduate, but what are your best tips for applying or getting ready for college?

I just want to help give advice to anyone out there! #college #college-advice #college-admissions #college-applications

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Antonio Jan 16, 2018 760 views

How difficult would it be for someone like me to get into a really competitive school?

I have recently been looking into Stanford and it literally looks like the college of my dreams. Great looking campus, low student to faculty, small student body, etc etc. But my question applies because at my high school, I am class rank #1/530ish with a 4.0 unweighted GPA along with a decent...

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Ariel Jan 16, 2018 1366 views

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

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Yeika Jan 14, 2018 849 views

How can I stop being nervous about applying for college?

I’ve been looking at colleges for a while now, and thinking about how close it’s getting to having to submit applications worries me. The process of applications and thinking will I ever be accepted? #Anxious #college-applications #college-admissions #college

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Mireia Jan 17, 2018 1051 views

What advice would you give to an upcoming college freshman?

I'm a soon-to-be college freshman and I'm very nervous because I don't know what to expect. What was college like for you and what advice would you give me? #college #college-admissions #college-advice #college-advising #college-bound ###college #college-majors #education #higher-education...

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Vanessa May 18, 2016 798 views

What are some things to remember when trying to maintain a high gpa?

I aspire to graduate college with honors. #college #education #educator #higher-education #student-counseling

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Annalyse May 13, 2016 1130 views

What is the most important aspect to consider when attempting to choose a college?

I have been very conflicted between which schools to apply to and what factors to consider when trying to choose a school. #college #career #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #college-selection

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Student Voices by CV Oct 15, 2015 2543 views

Is it common to switch majors in college several times? How many times did you change yours?

This question was asked by a young lady in Southern California who is undecided on her major. She is currently applying to college, but she fears not graduating on time as a product of entering college without a predetermined course of study. #college-major #college-admissions #major #majors...

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Sean Jan 19, 2017 1076 views

Are AP tests worth taking?

I was told that as a senior in high school, AP Classes won't really help you for college as your applications are already processed and it's better to take the actual classes in college instead of trying to skip them by passing the AP Exams. #college #college-admissions #college-bound...

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Katherine Jan 11, 2017 1050 views

How soon should you pick your major?

I'm a freshman who is majoring in Political Science, but not quite positive that it is the major I want for good. #college-admissions #college-majors

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Debra Dec 26, 2016 923 views

What happens if you don't get into graduate school on the first try? How should you go from there?

Graduating College #health #graduate-school #college-admissions #volunteering #college-applications

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Daniella Dec 26, 2016 1009 views

Other than volunteering, what are other extracurriculars that makes an applicant unique on a college application?

I already know that volunteering is an important extracurricular activity, but what are other important activities to consider? I am a part of a few clubs at school, play the piano, and volunteer at an elderly center, but what are some activities that can set me apart from other candidates?...

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Luka Dec 02, 2016 904 views

Do you have any crucial college admission tips any high school student should be aware of?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I started thinking about college and my future plans. I was wondering if there are any important information to take into consideration when applying for colleges. #college #college-admissions #future-careers

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Vera Oct 20, 2016 933 views

Does the admissions office care more about GPA or extracurriculars? Can someone with an average GPA still be admitted into a fantastic school?

How much does GPA matter for competitive colleges? How should I write a good admissions essay? #psychology #college-major #graduate-school #college-admissions #college-advice #extracurriculars #admissions #college-transfer

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Nicholas Sep 29, 2016 1825 views

What do college admission officers expect to see from an essay?

In my 3rd year English class, my teacher has been focusing on college essays for quite a while. My teacher however, doesn't focus specifically on the format or layout. Rather, he wants my essay to be 'unconventional' and simply out of the ordinary. What is expected of a standard college essay?...

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 990 views

How important are the SAT scores that are being sent to the colleges I plan on applying to?

I do know that they are important. I am taking the SAT early next year and I just want to know how colleges will seem them as. There are so many parts to a college application that I do not know how they will take the SAT score I receive. #college #college-admissions #testing #sat

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Chanel Jun 16, 2016 1274 views

Are taking AP classes and a language in high school better than college?

People have told me you don't even get a lot of credits for AP classes and that they just drop you GPA. Is this true? What option will save me more money? Also, when the high school speech guy talked about what he wished he would do he said that he would take the lanuage four years during high...

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Delilah Jun 11, 2016 1188 views

Does the highschool you go to matter in the end?

I am moving to a new house and have the option of staying at the same school I have gone to for two years but I also have the chance of getting to change to go to a different school. The school I currently go to does not give me the option of taking the AP classes I want for my junior year...

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Mary May 30, 2016 968 views

How much counseling does a school guidance counselor actually do?

My teacher told me that most of the time, counselors does more of administrative work. They barely have time to actually counsel students anymore. #psychology #guidance-counselor #student-counseling

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Joey May 26, 2016 788 views

What is the best advice you can give on writing college applications?

What looks good? What looks bad? How can you stand out? I want to know how to best interest them in me. #college #teacher #professional #education #college-admissions #college-applications #college-advice #admissions

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Lalita May 24, 2016 791 views

What actions, as a college freshman, would be useful to increase your chances of being accepted into a graduate program?

I am going to be pursing a bachelor's degree in athletic training. Afterwards I will go on to pursue a doctorate's degree in physical therapy. I would like to dedicate myself, early in my college career, to actions I can take to ensure I will be a top candidate for the graduate PT school of my...

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Krishia May 20, 2016 1593 views

Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?

I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....

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Camryn May 17, 2016 1677 views

Is it necessary to go on a college visit to decide on a college? How do college visits factor in making this decision?\

I would like to go to college out of state and it would be difficult to visit the colleges I am considering. #college #counseling