Fundamentals Of College Admission Counseling: A Textbook for Graduate Students and Practicing Counselors

By National Association for College Admission Counseling

Book Overview

The fourth edition of Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling: A Textbook for Graduate Students and Practicing Counselors stands as an imperative resource for novice and continuing professionals. This text is comprised of thoughtful reflections, conceptual and theoretical frameworks informing research, policy and practice, as well as discussions from researchers and faculty at universities across the United States. In total, the text represents a comprehensive view of the considerations for leadership and practice in the field of college admission counseling.The collection of chapters in this text maintains a variety of voices and communities to be served. As editors, we are grateful for the diverse collection of authors, as well as the variance in approaches utilized in the presentation of material. The authors use a range of tones: anecdotal, conceptual and research-focused. The discussions here are poised to promote continued learning and growth in facilitating college access and success. Authors have also thought of additional resources and topics to further the conversation beyond the text and gear its application toward practice.The design of this text is in response to the needs of both faculty members and their constituents. Content featured in the fourth edition is organized into five distinct areas: Framing the Field of College Counseling; Defining the Work of College Counselors; Identifying Pathways and Options; Serving Our Students and Families; and Advancing Our Work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986286303
• ISBN13: 9780986286308
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: National Association for College Admission Counseling
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.0" x 14.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

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Lots of good informtion. Because each section is written by a different professional counselor there is some overlap of information. Nevertheless, this is a good resource.