You can start to get a clear picture of what type of college counseling service you receive from Sheila Hallsted-Baumert when you check out her LinkedIn profile. The Certificate Program in College...
College Admissions
Elaine Chan grew up in the United Kingdom (UK) and moved to California when she was in eighth grade. During her secondary years, college admissions and career planning wasn’t top of mind for...
Certificate Program in College Admissions and Career Planning graduate and independent educational consultant Priscilla Vivio recalls an early lesson on the first day in the first course:
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This hands-on workshop supports teachers, counselors and other educational professionals in guiding students with college admission essays.
Successful professionals know that they need to keep their skills sharp. This holds true for Katrina Souder, who continues to buttress her credentials even after a long career in admissions.
College admission essays are critical when applying to moderately and highly selective colleges and can be extraordinarily stressful for high school students to tackle. This hands-on workshop...
When I asked College Admissions and Career Planning certificate student Joana Pantoja Scharinger how the Community Impact Scholarship will help her reach her career goals, she provided me with...
We value our dedicated instructors. They are working professionals who tirelessly share their experiences and knowledge with their lucky students.
Every year, we honor just a small number of...
Sometimes, students feel pressure to do well in school in order to pursue higher education—the right higher-education opportunity.
Armando Diaz, a former English teacher who is now a...
This hands-on workshop supports teachers, counselors and other educational professionals in guiding students with college admission essays.
Participants in our College Admissions Counseling program often find themselves wondering how they will turn what they've learned into a thriving, independent consulting business.
“I tell my class on the first day that I have worked at basically every level of education—from elementary school through grad school,” says College Admissions and Career Planning certificate...
On October 23, Dr. Suzy Thomas, a UC Berkeley Extension Honored Instructor, will be recognized as California's 2017 School Counselor Educator of the Year.
Take a moment and think back to your high school days. Imagine: maybe you're busy with sports, clubs and academics, not to mention studying for your SATs or ACTs. Do you remember how you ended up...
Ho's advice to others considering educational options is to always invest in your career. "As educators, we are paid—and bumped up—according to how many continuing education units we get. In my...