School Counselor

You'll help students navigate everything from college applications to anxiety to family crises — and you'll have 400 of them assigned to you. It's deeply meaningful work, constantly underfunded, and you'll carry stories home that keep you up at night.

What you'll actually do

• 01Be the only adult some kids actually trust (no pressure)
• 02Process college applications and write recommendation letters
• 03Coordinate with teachers about struggling students
• 04Lead group sessions on topics like stress and bullying
• 05Handle crisis situations — suicidal ideation, abuse reports
• 06Track 400+ students' academic progress simultaneously
• 07Advocate for students who have no other advocate

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.