4 Must-Ask Questions for Your High School Guidance Counselor

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How about these first: "What specifically makes you qualified to give advice to my child on his/her future? What is your track record on the advice you have given?"

Or this one: "My child is not interested in college now but would prefer to learn a trade. What local companies and vocational schools does the school have a relationship with where he might pursue this option?"

AlanG of IL 10:58AM December 27, 2011

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