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Empowering Faculty/Staff to Support Student Well-Being
October 30th, 2024
Episcopal faculty/staff recently participated in a professional development day designed to equip educators with the tools to support student mental health and safety through specialized training in trauma, bullying and crisis prevention.
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Loyola University President Visits Episcopal
September 5th, 2024
Students and faculty had an incredible opportunity to learn more about Loyola University in New Orleans from the school’s 18th president, Dr. Xavier Cole. Dr. Cole and administrators recently visited Episcopal for a College Counseling breakfast.
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College Perspectives Gained in Annual Case Studies Program
April 17th, 2024
Read more about how the College Counseling Case Studies event helps students stand out on their admission application.
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Deep in the Heart of Texas Campuses: Episcopal’s 2024 College Tour
February 8th, 2024
Episcopal students recently toured five Texas universities. Associate Director of College Counseling Alan Newton shares highlights.
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Teaming Up for Student Mental Health
January 26th, 2024
Episcopal athletics and the counseling team encourage families to attend Planting Seeds of Hope, a discussion on mental wellness on January 29th. Read more about additional events coming up this spring.
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The Best Recess Ever: Buddy Benches and Social/Emotional Development
December 4th, 2023
Buddy Benches empower students and help them develop empathy. Read more about these new additions and social/emotional development in Lower School.
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College Rep Visits Provide Access, Information and Insight without Travel and Schedule Disruptions
November 6th, 2023
Approximately 70 college and university representatives have visited Upper School students over the past two years. Julia Spaht highlights how these visits benefit students and families.
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Empowering Students through Be Strong, Be Wise
October 4th, 2022
The Episcopal mission is to educate the whole child and prepare them for college and purposeful lives. The tremendous academic preparation they receive is only part of that effort. Empowering them to be safe is also important. Upper School Counselor Kristen Wilcox, MSW, LMSW highlights the Be Strong, Be Wise program designed to help students stay focused, healthy and balanced.
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Making the Most of College Counseling
August 22nd, 2022
Episcopal’s College Counseling services are convenient, accessible and personalized. Read more about how to make the most of the resources available.
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Positively Impacting the Next Generation through College Counseling Mentorship
August 22nd, 2022
As a professional conference guest presenter and mentor, College Counseling Director Justin Fenske had an opportunity to work closely with college admission representatives this summer. He shares why the experience was important to him and what this means for Episcopal students.
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Four Tips for Making the Most of the College Fair
March 17th, 2022
On Sunday, March 27th, Episcopal will host a College Fair and Case Studies event on campus, with around sixty colleges and universities attending. Although this is the sixth college fair Episcopal has hosted, it is the first time since 2019 the event has taken place because of the pandemic. Assistant Director of College Counseling Julia Spaht offers advice on how sophomores and juniors can make the most of the experience.
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AP or Dual Enrollment? Which is Right for Your Student?
February 10th, 2022
Episcopal offers a variety of advanced courses, including AP and dual enrollment. With so many options, how do students determine which course works best for their goals? Learn more about AP and dual enrollment and how Episcopal handles each.
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The 2022 Episcopal Tour of Colleges in Mississippi and Tennessee
February 9th, 2022
So much is gained from a college campus visit. Dr. Alan Newton highlights the discoveries made by Episcopal students on a recent tour. As an added bonus, the current students spent time with alumni in the region.
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Advocating for Students through Learning Support Services
January 21st, 2022
There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution when it comes to assisting students. That’s why the Learning Support Services team continues to find new and meaningful ways to help students and families. Read more about the recent expansion of services.
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Four Questions to Consider When Drafting a College Application
January 13th, 2022
Providing college admission representatives with a comprehensive view of a student’s academic and personal interests is a key to gaining admission into some of the nation’s top learning institutions. College Counseling Director Justin Fenske offers tips to help students tell their stories and highlights the role parents and counselors play in the process.
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Episcopal Students Learn Testing Strategies from MasteryPrep Instructor
December 2nd, 2021
This year, Episcopal’s College Counseling team has implemented a more convenient, less stressful test prep initiative for sophomores and juniors. Students learn test taking strategies during the school day from MasteryPrep Instructor Latrisha Jackson. Read more about the benefits and the tips students are learning.
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Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
January 26th, 2021
Middle School Counselor Alicia Kelly offers tips to support your child's mental health.
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Four Things to Know About College Counseling this Year
August 26th, 2020
The college admissions journey looks a lot different this year. Read these tips for navigating the process.
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Strategies for Success with Distance Learning
March 19th, 2020
Learning Support Services Coordinator Robin Talamo shares tips for distance learning.
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Episcopal/MasteryPrep Host Testing Boot Camps
February 17th, 2020
College Counselor Dr. Alan Newton shares more about the benefits of a test prep boot camp.
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Mental Health Awareness and the Whole Child
May 10th, 2019
For 70 years now, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month. Middle School Counselor Alicia Kelly takes a look at what it means to be happy and offers tips for helping parents ensure their child’s mental well-being.
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Episcopal Earns Grief-Sensitive School Designation
January 24th, 2019
Episcopal recently earned the Grief-Sensitive School designation. Read more about what this designation means for students and teachers.
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Four Things to Expect from the Episcopal College Fair
March 9th, 2018
On March 25th, hundreds of students from throughout the region will join Episcopal sophomores and juniors for the Fourth Annual Episcopal College Fair. This year’s fair will include nearly 50 universities, including MIT and other elite institutions. But what exactly happens at a college fair? Here are four things the Episcopal College Counseling team says students can expect.
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Planning for College? Here are Four Ways a College Counselor Can Help
January 24th, 2018
We’ve all seen the stats – 100% of Episcopal grads go on to pursue a post-secondary education. Our students attend universities across the country. They’re accepted to a variety of schools with a range of specialties. They’re going new places, tryi...3 minute read
Episcopal "Speaks Up" About Bullying
November 8th, 2017
Bullying behaviors have received a lot of publicity in recent years, and for good reason. Middle School Counselor Alicia Kelly shares more on the topic, including the school's new "Speak Up!" initiative.
3 minute readPosted in: All, Counselors Corner
Seven Tips for Helping Children Navigate Their Digital World
September 13th, 2017
Today’s preteens are finding their playground online – it’s called Instagram, Snapchat, twitter and a variety of others. Episcopal Guidance Counselor Alicia Kelly shares seven tips to help parents help their children navigate technology.
3 minute readPosted in: All, Counselors Corner
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