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School Counseling Candidate Orientation

Candidate Orientation

Prospective Students

  1. Review the Introduction to the School Counseling Program Handbook.pdf.
  2. For additional questions contact Carleen Dvorak, administrative specialist, who can answer basic questions or place you in contact with the current Program Coordinator for School Counseling.
  3. On page 5 of the School Counseling Program Handbook, are links with information about the School Counseling profession.

Applicants

  1. Complete the Graduate School application and the School Counseling Program Application at the links provided.
    - Please note that while formerly required, neither GRE or MAT exam results are required for admission to the School Counseling Degree Program.
    - A standard reference checklist form is provided through an application link, however, you are encouraged to consider written letters submitted by references as they generally provide a more complete view of the applicant. Written letters of reference can be submitted to Carleen Dvorak.
  2. Make certain you access your ESU email account consistently, as that account will be used for all further ESU communications between you and the university.
  3. Initiate follow-up with Carleen Dvorak to check the status of your application materials.
  4. Read the complete Program Handbook carefully. Doing so will facilitate the remaining steps of the admissions process.
  5. When interview dates have been finalized, you will be notified through your ESU email account of a the next scheduled applicant interview date. As there will be multiple interview slots you are encouraged to call as soon as possible for your preferred time.
  6. Print and complete the Orientation Quiz.pdf

Current Students Admitted to the Program

  1. Please review the School Counseling Program Handbook carefully as it will serve as a guide for making decisions through completion of the degree and beyond.
  2. We will do our best to keep the handbook up-to-date with any changes.
  3. Please refer to the handbook on-line initially to answer questions you may have. If you cannot find the information needed, make sure to contact your advisor.