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          "text": "<p>At Uncommon, our College Counselors work closely with students and parents to find the right colleges and universities to match their goals and enable them to achieve their dreams. College Counselors ensure aligned college matches for students regarding school community, size, location, student to faculty ratio, academic interests, financial aid, and extracurricular interests. The ultimate goal of the College Counselor is to ensure that each student graduates ready to thrive in college and beyond.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>You'll teach 11th and 12th grade college seminar courses in which you will guide students through the entire college application process. This includes (but is not limited to) exploring careers, identifying most appropriate post-secondary pathways, writing personal statements, building resumes, securing letters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid and scholarships.</li><li>You'll build a culture of college and career readiness amongst all students by creating inspirational and instructional signage, advising students in the course selection process, and helping plan and execute events such as Career Day, SAT School Day, Senior Signing Day, College Acceptance Forums, College Visits and Alumni Day.</li><li>You'll collaborate with parents and families to ensure a positive partnership by providing informational workshops and hosting individualized meetings.</li><li>You'll continually refine your expertise by participating in Uncommon PD and attending regional and national conferences.</li><li>You'll build relationships with college admissions offices and advocate relentlessly on behalf of your students to facilitate the admissions and financial aid process.</li><li>You’ll support the planning and execution of various college visits and information sessions for students of all grade levels.&#xa0;</li></ul>",
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