Membership Newsletter

February 2024

Improvements  |  Events | You need to try  |  Members  |  Special

This Month at CounselMore:

• NEW PRICING AND PLANS AVAILABLE!
• Collaboration Lab
• Manager's Suite
• 2024 Assignments Available 
  (if purchased, its in your shared drive)
• More graduation years added

• Get ready to meet our NEW EVANGELISTS in March 
• Graduate degrees, schools, and programs being added to CounselMore database

IMPROVEMENTS

We value your feedback

FEATURES SURVEY

I n 2023, CounselMore members took part in a survey regarding new features. Below are some of the highlights from the results:

• Survey participants indicated the Counselor's Opinion Column was an important asset. However, contributions from our users decreased this year. It has been suggested that a member must contribute to the column before having access TO the column. Development will be looking to the Collaboration Lab to explore this issue.

• CounselMore members found the accepted, declined, and analytical reporting valuable. However, for analytics to be accurate, it is essential for counselors to input their application results. How can advisors more easily enter outcome information is a question that will be further explored in the Collaboration Lab.

• The majority of members would like to see a greater Gmail integration in the messages tab. This is not represented in the Collaboration Lab and Development is eager to learn more from members.

• A significant number of members would like the ability to include the "Notes to student" column at the bottom of the "College summary" report. College Notes were aded to the bottom of Summary reports per request but were then removed because members voted to remove it. This new request will be explored before further changes.

• There were requests for the ability to send an individual assignment instead of all active assignments. That request has been fulfilled and is not available in the new platform.

• Almost all participants voted to NOT include the accounting tab in the parent portal. Until more in known, this issue is closed for now.

• The majority of voters do not want a character count in the biographical banners. Members state that they use several different types of applications and this feature would hinder their work.

• "College summary" reporting is now included on the development road map. A collection of improvements has been gathered and is currently underway.

• The ability to sort assignments by due date or by selecting the option to drag and drop, was voted as acceptable with no requested changes. 

For more in-depth discussions and to have a direct impact on future updates, we invite you to visit the Collaboration Lab. Here, you can propose new ideas about anything or support existing suggestions. Your active participation is highly valued, and we eagerly look forward to your contributions. We conduct quarterly reviews to capture the insights and feedback from our community. Understanding how you engage with CounselMore is crucial for us, as it guides our efforts to refine and evolve the platform to better meet your needs.

This space has been specifically created for you to voice your suggestions and concerns. We believe in the power of constructive feedback and encourage you to use the Collaboration Lab as a platform for positive change. Let's work together to enhance the CounselMore experience for everyone.

EVENTS

Mark Your Calendars!

ACCELERATOR WORKSHOPS:

In case you weren't able to attend our recent workshop, no need to fret! We have more exciting sessions lined up for you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for  event details, and make sure to check your inbox about our next workshop. 

In our January workshop, we learned about using AI for passion projects from Marc Gray, Director of Education at Odyssey College Prep. Each participant received an additional instructional video, a website template, and AI whisper for each phase of the project. If you'd like to gain access to that workshop, please email Support@CounselMore.com  

MENTORSHIP CIRCLE

February 29th we heard from Lynne Fuller, a seasoned leader in student education and career development with over twenty-three years of experience. As the founder of College Flight Path, Lynne offers comprehensive assistance, from crafting academic plans to navigating college strategies. She shared insights on implementing those plans and fostering relationships to guide students toward success in high school and beyond.

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THE NEXT ONE!

YOU NEED

TO TRY...

Explore with us

THE DISCUSS COLUMN:

Organize college discussions efficiently by utilizing the "Discuss" column in the College List, instead of the "Notes to Students". This feature allows counselors and students to maintain an ongoing chat per school , offering a secure platform within CounselMore. By opting for the "Discuss" column over traditional note-taking, counselors can enhance decision-making communication per-school, keeping the evaluation focused.  Follow this link to find our more about the "Discuss" column.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hear ye! Hear ye!

After months of hard work, our summer project is reaching its conclusion. (phew!) We are thrilled to announce that our new website and Knowledge Base will be launching soon. We appreciate your patience during our support team's transition to a new customer service platform. This new platform will bring you enhanced features, making it even easier for you to access support and find satisfaction.

All new training videos

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our valued members for embracing CounselMore and fueling its rapid growth as the leading educational enterprise tool. In response to your feedback, we've replaced videos that didn't meet expectations with new, improved training videos. These are tailored to address your suggestions and better guide our newest colleagues.

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You Have Questions about the New Plan?

We Have Answers.