Which activity falls within a school counselor's role in the college applications process?

• A. Providing Guidance On Requirements And Deadlines
• B. Submitting Applications For Students
• C. Writing All Student Essays
• D. Negotiating Financial Aid Offers

Answer: (A)

Guiding students on what colleges require and when things are due is what a school counselor does in the college applications process. They help you understand each school’s requirements—transcripts, test scores, recommendation letters, essays, and any special forms—and they keep you organized with deadlines for applications, documents, and financial aid deadlines. This role is about planning, coordinating, and making sure you don’t miss important dates, often by creating checklists, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with teachers for recommendations. They don’t submit applications for you, they don’t write all your essays, and they don’t negotiate financial aid offers; those are tasks you (and your family) handle with the appropriate offices, with the counselor providing guidance and clarity along the way.