As the final bell approaches, summer offers a rare window for reflection and strategic planning. Whether you're looking to streamline your systems or deepen student impact, this is the perfect time to reset and refocus your college and career readiness (CCR) efforts.

Here are five simple but powerful ways to revamp your counseling program over the summer.

Free infographic and worksheet included!

While summer should be a time for rest and recharge, it’s also the perfect window for students to get ahead in the college prep process—without the stress of the school year. As counselors, our guidance can turn summer into a season of growth, exploration, and preparation.

Here are seven summer strategies counselors can recommend to students at every grade level and a great free download worksheet and infographic you can share with your students!

In College UnMazed, Chapter 9 ("Succeed") emphasizes one of the most overlooked—but most powerful—steps in preparing for college: creating a financial, academic, and social strategy for success. Whether you’re a first-year student or still mapping out your next steps, developing a College Success Plan can be the key to thriving in college and beyond.

Yet, these rankings continue to play a powerful influencer role in college decision-making. Students and parents use them to narrow college searches and meet their social status and prestige needs. Caught in the middle, what are we to do?