College Counselor & Advisor Connections

As college admission becomes more and more competitive, the role of college counselors has never been more important. Give your students the edge they need to achieve their most successful futures.

College Resources

We offer a variety of tools for college counselors to stay informed and support their students.

Helpful Counselor Links

The Counselor Toolkit is your go-to USF resource for counselor-related information, from data and tuition costs to testing, newsletters and videos. Other useful tools for you and your students include the College Planning Worksheet and the Counselors’ Corner of the Admit-a-Bull Admissions Blog.

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Helpful Counselor Links

In addition to our counselor-specific resources, here are some general links you may find useful:

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Community-Based Counselors

Explore our Community-Based Organization (CBO) Counselor Toolkit, to explore information specifically for counselors who work with underserved students.

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KEEP IN TOUCH

There are several ways to stay connected and receive the latest resources.

Latest Posts from the College Counselors' Corner

How to Help Students with Parents Who Object to Higher Education

 

To most families, sending a student to college is an exciting milestone — the start of a promising future. But a growing number of families have a different perspective. They lack confidence in higher education and object to their child enrolling in college, insisting they take a different path to success.

How Counselors Can Support High School Seniors

 

From Rory Gilmore’s graduation speech to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (and beyond), senior year has
a firm placement in our pop culture. It’s for a good reason, too. It’s such an important year that
anyone who’s been through it can relate to those TV and movie moments.

How College Counselors Can Help Students Choose a Career Path

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s an ever-present question throughout childhood, but it takes on new meaning (and importance) as teenagers begin preparing for college. A few of your students may know exactly what they want and never waver in their decision. However, most students struggle to find a direction and crave guidance when choosing a career path.