How to run a low touch, group college readiness cohort using CounselMore

Building workshop series for families, using CounselMore's automation tools to run a low touch group product

To create a low-touch group college readiness program using CounselMore, follow these steps:

1. Define the Purpose: Determine if the program will focus on guiding students through the college application process or preparing them for college in general or deliberately focus on the essay process. Be specific!

2. Identify Priorities: Recognize that students' top priorities often include finances, location, and understanding how to adjust GPA and test scores for realistic expectations.

3. Curate Curriculum: Develop a repeatable process by selecting and organizing routine assignments that address key areas of college readiness. A pre-formulated process and curriculum cannot be overlooked prior to created a group product.

4. Utilize Purchased Curriculum (Optional):

   1. CounselMore College Readiness Curriculum: If you don't have your own curriculum, consider purchasing CounselMore's curriculum and supplement it with personalized videos demonstrating the student portal.

   2. College Sharks Curriculum: If you don't have your own curriculum, consider purchasing College Sharks curriculum and supplement it with personalized videos demonstrating the student portal.

5. Apply Assignments to Group: Apply the routine assignments to the group program, ensuring each student receives the same uniform set of assignments with assignments dedicated to meeting dates and "release dates" of assignments if you are not physically meeting with students.

6. Customize for Individual Students: Edit individual assignments as needed for specific students based on their requirements or interests.

7. Turn on Auto-send: Activate auto-send for each student at appropriate intervals, ensuring they receive assignments automatically.

8. Set and Forget: By setting up the students' accounts initially, you can automate the process and minimize manual intervention.

9. Enable Weekly Reports: Opt to receive a weekly report every Monday, detailing completed and pending assignments for each student, aiding in monitoring progress.

10. Schedule Broadcast Messages: Further enhance communication by scheduling broadcast messages to supplement routine assignment notifications.

11. Consider Text Messaging (Optional): If preferred, enable text messaging alongside email notifications for simultaneous communication with the group.

12. Automate Invoice Sending (Optional): Streamline administrative tasks by customizing and automating invoice sending to the group, if applicable.

Following these steps will help construct a streamlined and efficient low-touch group college readiness program using CounselMore.