Question: How can you assure that your guidance counselor meets all necessary deadlines for applications besides making requests early on in the process. Should all requests be made in writing? We recently missed a substantial scholarship opportunity because our GC neglected to submit our application . Thank you for your assistance .
WHAT DID “THE DEAN” SAY?
See http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/get-slacker-guidance-counselor/
I had this issue with my GC. I had to constantly remind him to get everything I needed. If you get a slacker for a GC I’d recommend staying on top of your deadlines and theirs just to be safe. If you notice the deadline is rolling around and you still have a pending request for your GC, remind them and keep reminding them until it’s done. If they decide to not do it at all or they miss a deadline it won’t be their fault it’ll be yours.