College Admissions Rep + School Counselors = An Important Relationship Colleen Moore Associate Director of Admissions University of Detroit Mercy

Agenda Job Description The Good The Bad The Relationship Suggestions College Representative Guidance Counselor The Good The Bad The Relationship Suggestions Success Stories

Guidance Counselor Job Description Make him/herself available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services. Advocate on behalf of the student and/or his/her family. Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff.  Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies. Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data. Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff. Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate. Consult with students, parents and staff to assist students with academic/career planning.  Meet individually with every 9-12th grade student and develop a career plan.  Assist students with scholarship, college entrance, and financial aid applications.

College Admissions Rep Job Description Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility. Consistently conduct follow-up monthly at minimum with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation. Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation program Enroll students

The Bad Case overload Well-documented need for more staff and resources Not meeting students Not meeting counselors

The Good High school visits had positive impact on applications Increased graduation rates Hosting a college representative is happening Schools are doing a better job

The Relationship Lessen need for staff More time dedicated to college counseling Provide profession development Offer senior parent night, financial aid night, etc. More time spent on college counselor correlated with higher acceptance rates

Suggestions Guidance Counselor Admissions Representatives Meet with admissions reps Discuss your students Sell your high school Use your students Admissions Representatives Respect counselor time Don’t dismiss schools Call in advance Adopt a high school

Aydee Rosas Western International High School ‘08 University of Detroit Mercy ‘16 School Psychologist – Ypsilanti Community Schools

Adam Nowak Woodhaven High School ‘09 University of Detroit Mercy ’13 Sacred Heart Major Seminary ‘15 Expected ‘19

Nicolette Stanley Cabrini High School ‘09 University of Detroit Mercy ‘13 Kindergarten Teacher Bennie Elementary