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This course presents an overview of college admissions counseling for those who work with students making the transition from high school to college (e.g., middle and high school counselors, teachers, and college admissions personnel who want to become more familiar with high school processes and protocol). Effective strategies and practices that enhance students’ college readiness will be introduced and practiced. Topics for the course include: the college counselor’s timeline, resources available to counselors for college applications and financial aid planning, academic planning for college readiness, tips for writing college recommendations, developing a school-wide college-going culture, dismantling inequities in college admissions, and managing a college counseling office. (3 credits)