Counselor Connection
December 2017
Spotlight
Learn how PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 8/9 scores create opportunity for your students by participating in Score Week for Counselors, December 4–8.
SAT
Help students plan for 2018 by reviewing SAT® and SAT Subject Tests™ dates and deadlines and score release information.
PSAT/NMSQT
You’ll be able to access your students’ PSAT/NMSQT scores starting December 4. Find out when students can view their scores.
Review the changes to the PSAT/NMSQT remittance process.
Learn how student scores can help build your AP® program through AP Potential™.
Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy
Check out this video about how Official SAT Practice helped students in Chicago to prepare for college.
Learn how you can support your students with our new coaching tools.
CLEP
High school CLEP® testing is growing in popularity as a way to evaluate college readiness and accelerate progress toward a college degree. Help students get started with CLEP resources and study materials.
Want to learn more? Please register for one of our free CLEP webinars for educators. To sign up, use the password iCLEP17.
Financial Planning
The Department of Education has recently posted 5 Things to Do After Filing Your FAFSA Form. Share it with students and their families so they understand what steps to follow in the financial aid process.
Professional Learning
- Our new College Board for Counselors website makes it easier than ever to find the information you need. You’ll find up-to-date information and resources all in one place.
- Register for our free 2017-18 counselor webinar series and view our on-demand offerings.
Official SAT Practice
December 12, 2017, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Preparing Student Athletes for Academic and Career Success
December 14, 2017, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
- Connect with colleagues face-to-face and learn from leaders in education at the 2018 regional forums, starting at the end of January. Learn more about your regional forum.
College Planning Tips
Big Future
- Help students sign up for Student Search Service® on BigFuture™ to connect them to nearly 1,700 colleges and scholarship programs.
Roadmap to Careers
All students who take one of the tests in the SAT Suite of Assessments have access to Roadmap to Careers, a unique career exploration tool from Roadtrip Nation and the College Board that can help them find careers they’re passionate about.
Middle School
- Explore majors and careers with students to help create excitement for high school coursework and build college aspirations.
Grades 9-10
- Help your school implement or enhance STEM courses such as AP Calculus AB and BC, and AP Computer Science Principles to improve student career opportunity and advancement.
Grades 11-12
- Learn more about new scholarship opportunities through our SAT Suite of Assessments and Scholarship Search. Share other cost-reducing strategies and help your students and parents avoid financial aid scams.
Parent Webinar Series
Parents can sign up for webinars on BigFuture to help them stay involved in the college planning process.
Connect With Us
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