<p>Developing a relationship with the guidance counselor is extremely important, particularly in large public high schools where the student:counselor ratio may be 500:1. </p>
<p>We have three GCs at our small rural/suburban public school of 700 students. All three are SUNY grads, enthusiastic, friendly and eager to learn. They have 1,2 and 3 years experience as high school GCs respectively. We will not use the guidance office to assist with the college search but have advised our daughter to get to know her GC and to be proactive without becoming a pest. Establishing a relationship will prove its worth once it comes time for the GC to complete the secondary school report and forward the additional paperwork on a timely basis.</p>