When MaryLynne was in High School, she noticed that the amount of attention students received from counselors depended on their grades.

MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School in California. On our podcast, MaryLynne shares her background, experience & insights, her approach to counseling, the COVID impact, her advice to high school students.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• MaryLynne Rodriguez’s Background
• Approach to College Counseling
• COVID Impact on Students & Colleges
• Advice for the High School Students

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing MaryLynne Rodriguez, St. Francis High School [0:43]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:46]
• Professional Background [3:48]
• Why Counseling? [4:46]
• Transition to St. Francis HS [6:22]
• Role at St. Francis HS [7:23]
• Approach to College Counseling [8:51]
• “Good” but Not Well Known Colleges [11:50]
• COVID Challenges [13:42]
• Virtual Learning Environment [16:14]
• College Visits to St. Francis HS [17:47]
• Advice to College Applicants [19:55]
• Is Test Optional here to stay? [22:41]
• Making Things Bright for Students! [24:29]

Our Guest: MaryLynne Rodriguez is the Guidance and College Counseling Chair at St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California. Katy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, and Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University.

Memorable Quote: “So I'm coming from a place, where my family wanted me to continue pursuing [my education] but didn't know how to support me.” MaryLynne Rodriguez.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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