Langston Educational Consulting

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/articles/nonacademic-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-college

In addition to academics, other non-academic options to consider when choosing a college

Nonacademic Factors in the College Search Cost, size, location and available support services are among nonacademic factors to evaluate during the college search.

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/26/school-counselors-shortage-inequality-midwest-west

Critical shortage of high school counselors

Disparity in counselors highlights school inequality 70 years after Brown ruling Some 8 million students don't have access to counselors.

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/27/gen-z-summer-teen-jobs-inflation

More teens are now working part time or during the summer, which is a great for their resumes

Gen Z drives a teen-job comeback Many teens are getting part-time jobs to help their families as inflation squeezes budgets.

Loan forgiveness or lower college costs??

Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather rein in college costs A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds majority support for forgiving $10,000 in federal student loan debt, but even broader support for making college affordable for future students.

Significant increase in college applications for the last 2 years

College Applications Are on the Rise: What to Know As admissions becomes more competitive, students should broaden their college choices and apply early.

Tulane’s admittance this year!

Tulane admitted two-thirds of its class early this year It admitted only 106 students (for a freshman class of more than 1,800) via regular decision.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159862972671624&id=675501623

Tiktok and teens mental health

Getting Answers: Tiktok’s possible impact on teens’ mental health With a billion users, the social media app Tiktok has skyrocketed to prominence in recent years. Despite its popularity among young people, little is known about its potential mental health impacts.

College is not for everyone

‘College is not for everybody’: Local high school counselor says students have options “We should be thinking about where the jobs are before we plan the educational process.”

Financial Aid scams

Watch Out Wednesday: Student financial aid scams Some fall victim to scammers making big promises of financial aid and grants.

Student athletes and su***de risk

Suicides put spotlight on how hard it can be for student-athletes to ask for help “It’s a fear about being judged. It’s a fear of being seen as weak when you’re supposed to be seen as a competitive athlete,” one tennis player said.

Considering a gap year?

Gap Year Association – Gap Year Association The Gap Year Association is a nonprofit membership community for educators, students, gap year programs, and post-secondary institutions with a shared VISION of making at least a semester of quality gap year time accessible to every high school graduate.