More questions to ask your counselor:14. What clubs and sports are available for students here?
15. What kinds of grades do different colleges require?
16. Are there any college fairs at this school, or nearby?
17. Where do other students from this school attend college?
18. What are the requirements or standards for the honor society?
19. Can you put me in touch with recent grads who are going to the colleges on my wish list?
20. Do you have any information to help me start exploring my interests and related careers?
21. If my colleges need a recommendation from you, how can I help you know me better, so it can be more personal?
22. Are there any special scholarships or awards that I should know about now, so I can work toward them?
23. Can I see my transcript as it stands now, to see if everything is as I think it should be?
24. Do you have any forms I need to apply for financial aid?
25. How does our school compare to others, in terms of test scores and reputation?
Reality Check
Your school counselor (or even a private counselor) may be the most wonderful and accessible person on the planet, or may be juggling a thousand students and barely know your name. So remember that the person who has the biggest stake in your academics is you. It’s up to you to stay on top of opportunities and deadlines, to take control of your future.
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