Are branch campuses a good option for students?As more and more foreign universities open branch campuses, counsellors will need to evaluate them carefully – are they just a cheaper local version of a big name?
‘Geopolitics has changed the way I counsel students’It used to be straightforward: first think about academics and admissions – and only later worry about visas. That sequence no longer works
How students’ online presence can affect their university applicationStudents leave digital traces across the internet – often without realising. They need to bring the same awareness that informs the rest of their university application to their online presence
‘I get my university application advice from TikTok’AI, influencers and chat forums are actively reshaping how students think about their futures – which is why counsellors need to be able to cut through the online noise
Totes amazing: a counsellor’s life in 10 tote bagsAthletes have trophies; soldiers have medals. And counsellors measure their careers in university-branded tote bags
How to get off the endless edtech treadmillHardly a week goes by without a new product landing, promising to revolutionise counselling and generally do your job faster and better than you are right now
Shaped by uncertainty: how the war in Iran is affecting UAE applicationsRising regional tensions and airspace disruptions have made students in the UAE rethink their university applications
AI may be the future – but humans are, tooCounsellors have powerful AI tools at our fingertips, and we are constantly encouraged to use them – but without proper support, we risk losing vital human skills
How should counsellors respond to the political climate in the US?The political climate for international students applying to US universities has become increasingly complex. We need to help students manage their fears – and distinguish between speculation and policy
Navigating social media use in studentsSocial media usage and increased screen time can have a detrimental effect on students’ concentration and ability to pursue off-screen hobbies. Here are some ways to encourage students to put their phones down
How to prepare our students for the skills economyOur students will be job-hunting in a skills-based economy – and the skills employers will most value are not necessarily the ones you'd expect
‘How do I get ChatGPT to do what I want?’One counsellor’s method provides structure to AI prompts – helping him produce the resources he needs easily and efficiently
Why a medical degree should be about compassion, not just knowledgeAt the new School of Medicine at St Mary's, we emphasise compassion and integrity – because nuturing our students helps them to become thriving, confident and resilient doctors
‘My students want to apply to 20 universities’International students used to apply to between five and seven universities – now it’s not unusual for them to apply to 20. How should counsellors respond to this?
Navigating the digital divide: a new challenge for counsellors A new issue that many counsellors are facing is not just access to computers, but differences in digital literacy among students. Here are some ways to level the playing field
Why students are avoiding the US – and where they're going insteadStudents are still seeking a degree from a US university – but they don't seem to want to live in the US any more. So what are their options?
Why counsellors need to learn about hybrid coursesHybrid-learning programmes – where students can learn on campus and also online – appeal to a range of different students
What do Gen Z and Gen Alpha want from their careers?Counsellors work with different generations of students so it’s important to know what their career goals and desires are to help them on their path
Why environmental courses are the new trendThere is an increasing trend towards tacking green topics onto traditional degrees, such as English or history. How do students who want to understand more about green issues navigate their way through the options?
Social capital – upskilling, mentoring, communityHow can educators help students gain social capital and find mentors to help them progress in an ever-changing employment landscape?
Career readiness: the top three attributes students needUniversities must provide students with these three things to help prepare them for their future careers, writes Huron University’s Linea Dacosta
Can traditional counsellors compete with the rise of online counselling services?Online career counselling is threatening to steal students – and even jobs – from traditional counsellors. How can school counsellors stay competitive?
Why social media should be a part of every counsellor’s jobSocial-media platforms have transformed how students understand and access information – but we, as counsellors, need to stay one step ahead of our students
UCAS data releases and reports: what can they tell you?UCAS has unparalleled insight and reach, through the support it provides to 750,000 students a year to enter higher education, with 30 million unique visits per year to ucas.com. UCAS shares key data and insights collected from this engagement in the form of statistical releases and reports
Treading the tightrope: AI in educationHow can generative AI be used in education? And how can you support your students to use it responsibly?
How have university admissions changed due to major world events?Brexit, Covid and the cost-of-living crisis have all affected university applications – and the changes keep coming. How do we advise students when there are no certainties any more?
How to develop 21st-century skills in studentsIt is becoming more and more important for students to showcase skills and achievements outside of the classroom to reflect the changing requirements from universities and workplaces. Here’s some ways in which counsellors can support that
How to be an effective counsellor in a virtual or hybrid schoolWorking as a school counsellor in a virtual and hybrid setting presents some unique challenges. How do you tackle them?
Why I’m not a university counsellor – I’m a future-pathways adviserAbove all, Rachel Doell wants to provide her students with a sense of belonging – which is why she no longer calls herself a university counsellor
How to prepare students for new ways of workingThe world of work is changing rapidly, and counsellors need to keep up. How can we adapt our counselling practices to accommodate current trends?
Geo-swerving: everything you need to knowYour students are considering going to university in new and unfamiliar countries – also known as geo-swerving. What do you need to know?
Four ways in which the world of work is changingThe global job market is rapidly evolving and high school counsellors must stay abreast of these changes in order to prepare their students for the world of work in the 21st century
Speaking to students about how to use AI ethicallyIt’s important that counsellors facilitate conversations with their students on how AI can be used to enhance their university applications, rather than write them entirely
What are the current trends that most affect counsellors?To provide students with relevant advice, counsellors need to stay ahead of shifting trends in student behaviour, higher education and careers
Working smarter with AI: how AI can free up college counsellors’ timeCounsellors often have to manage many small administrative tasks that can end up taking a lot of time. Here are some ways AI can help
Don’t be an ostrich: embracing AI in educationBurying our heads in the sand leaves you unprepared for new and exciting developments in AI, writes Jeff Neill
