• Academic Advising: Guidance counselors provide academic guidance by helping students select appropriate courses, set educational goals, and develop study skills and time management strategies.
• College and Career Counseling: Counselors assist students in exploring career interests, researching colleges and universities, understanding admission requirements, preparing for standardized tests (e.g., SAT, ACT), and applying for scholarships and financial aid.
• Personal Counseling: Guidance counselors offer a safe and confidential environment for students to discuss personal and emotional concerns. They provide counseling and support for issues like stress, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, family problems, and self-esteem.
• Crisis Intervention: In cases of emergencies, trauma, or severe personal difficulties, counselors provide immediate support and help coordinate appropriate resources to ensure students' well-being.
  
• Individual Student Planning: Counselors work one-on-one with students to set personal and academic goals, develop academic plans, and track progress toward graduation and post-secondary education.
  
• Group Counseling: Counselors may organize group counseling sessions or workshops on various topics, such as anger management, conflict resolution, study skills, or substance abuse prevention.
• Conflict Resolution: They mediate and help resolve conflicts between students, teachers, or other members of the school community, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Testing and Assessment: Counselors administer and interpret standardized tests, aptitude assessments, and career interest inventories to help students better understand their strengths and weaknesses and explore potential career paths.
• Community Resource Referrals: When students require specialized services beyond what the school can offer (e.g., mental health counseling, tutoring, or substance abuse treatment), counselors connect them with appropriate community agencies and resources.
• Parent and Teacher Collaboration: Counselors facilitate communication between parents, teachers, and students to ensure that everyone is working together to support the student's academic and personal development.
  
• Educational Workshops and Programs: They organize and facilitate workshops, seminars, and programs on various topics, such as college planning, study skills, career exploration, and personal development.
• Academic Monitoring and Support: Counselors track students' academic progress, identify those who may be struggling, and work with them to develop strategies for improvement.
• Transition Planning: For students transitioning between different grade levels or schools (e.g., middle school to high school, high school to college), counselors provide guidance to ease the transition process.
• Resume and Interview Preparation: Counselors may assist students in creating resumes, practicing interview skills, and developing job-search strategies for part-time jobs or internships.
• Character Education: They promote character development and values education through programs that emphasize traits like responsibility, respect, and empathy.

These guidance services play a crucial role in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals, make informed decisions, and navigate the challenges they may encounter during their educational journey. Counselors work closely with students, parents, and educators to foster a supportive and conducive learning environment.