College & University Advising
2022-2023 Schedule and Topics
Headways™ for College & University Advising is facilitated by Gabrielle McColgan, Director of College Counseling at Castilleja School.
All calls will occur from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET / 4-5 p.m. GMT.
Headways™ for College Counseling Professionals is open to all College Counseling Office positions including but not limited to VPs, Heads, Directors, Assistant Directors, Managers, Associates, Coordinators, etc.
November 8, 2022: Defining Success and Combating College Admissions Anxiety
Topics to consider: process versus outcomes, fit versus prestige, which metrics matter to your school, what outcomes do you track and promote, educating your constituents, creating a balanced college list, the cost of college, fear of failure, perfectionism, test anxiety
December 13, 2022: Reflecting on the Fall
Topics to consider: recommendation writing, college representative visits, document submission, early application trends, test optional/free
January 17, 2023: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in College Advising
Topics to consider: DEIJ work in our schools, antiracism practices in college list building, developing additional programming for first gen students and families, supporting families applying for financial aid, reviewing procedures and policies, promoting inclusiveness
February 14, 2023: Preparing Girls for College and Beyond
Topics to consider: financial literacy, mental health and well-being, leave of absences, healthy relationships, lifelong learning, college transition programming
March 21, 2023: Designing a Developmentally Appropriate College Counseling Program for Girls
Topics to consider: skill building, interest inventory and strengths assessment, programming for 9th and 10th, recommended testing timeline, looking ahead to next year
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2022-2023 Headways™ Program is closed. Please contact Jean Baker, Director of Membership & Outreach, to be added to the 2023-2024 advance-notice list.