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College and Career Counseling
“High school students need guidance in making concrete and compounded decisions. They must navigate academic, peer and parental pressures as they face high-stakes testing, the challenges of college admissions, the scholarship and financial aid application process and entrance into a competitive job market.” ASCA
How Counselors Support Students:
- High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.
- High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development.
- Numerous studies demonstrate the value of school counseling for students in the domains of academic development, college and career readiness and social/emotional development.
Helpful Resources
| Organization | Website | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Culture | Kuwait Culture | Look up schools and majors that are approved by the Ministry of Education. |
| Bridge U | Bridge U |
Short list universities Track application Request letters of recommendations Send documents to university |
| Common Application | Common Application |
One website- platform that allows students to apply to many colleges with 1 application Used for universities in USA May begin this over the summer |
| Ministry of Higher Education(MOHE) | Ministry of Higher Education(MOHE) | Apply for Ministry Scholarship |
| Big Future | Big Future | College Planning and College Search |
| The National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Education Quality Assurance (NBAQ) | NBAQ | Look up schools and majors that are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education. |
| College Board | College Board | Prepare and Register for PSAT, SAT and AP Exams |
How Counselors Support Students:
- High school counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize their full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community
- High school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development.
- High School Counselors assist students in evaluating interests, abilities, skills and achievement and advisement assist students in goal
Not sure what to study? Want to know more about your personality? Curious about jobs duties? Do you want to gain work experience? Visit the sites below to learn more.
Helpful Resources
| Resources | Website |
|---|---|
| Short Career test (5 min) | Your Free Career Test |
| Research jobs and careers | My Next Move |
| Take a personality test | 16 Personalities |
| Research Ministry Approved Majors | Kuwait Culture DC |
| Gain Work Experience Apply for a Summer Internship | Loyac |