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The MEFA Institute: Helping Students and Parents Approach the College Choice Process Systematically
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The MEFA Institute: Helping Students and Parents Approach the College Choice Process Systematically

The MEFA Institute: Helping Students and Parents Approach the College Choice Process Systematically

The MEFA Institute: Helping Students and Parents Approach the College Choice Process Systematically

This lesson provides guidance to school counselors as they help students with the college search process, and includes a webinar that instructs educators how to assist students using a strategy called LEADS. You will be able to take the strategies and tools shared during the webinar and immediately start using them as your work with students and families.

Thursday,
January 29, 2026
8:30 a.m.

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

  • Assist students with the college choice process
  • Understand the components of the LEADS strategy
  • Share tools with families to help make the college choice
  • Earn 1 PDP for this lesson by clicking the button below to complete our PDP Form

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