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In reply to the discussion: My high school counselor said I wasn't "college material". Well, guess who passed the CA bar exam? [View all]onlyadream
(2,168 posts)65. Congrats!!! Just wondering if you're dyslexic?
I work with dyslexic students and theyre intelligence is often overlooked, and theyre put in classes with low IQ students. Its a crime, really.
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Progressive Law
Aug 2018
OP
yup... High school counselors who generally don't even know the students making these
hlthe2b
Aug 2018
#1
Thank you for the kind words. The phrase "not material" still angers me.
Progressive Law
Aug 2018
#8
Congrats! I was also told by a counselor that I would never make it into my college of choice.
kerry-is-my-prez
Aug 2018
#6
My sister's high school counselor also discouraged her from applying to college
StatGirl
Aug 2018
#7
I bet you were a great teacher, too, because you understood what kids need to succeed. nt
pnwmom
Aug 2018
#19
This qualifies you to run for office, now! How does Congressman P.L. sound? Or Governor Law?
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#29
Congrats! You know you are in excellent company... they said the same thing about Einstein
Thekaspervote
Aug 2018
#35
Good on you! My sister was busted for pot at 16 by a couple of slimeball cops who threatened to
NBachers
Aug 2018
#38
Excellent. I'm sure there are exceptions, but I was never impressed with high school counselors.
Hoyt
Aug 2018
#42
I had so-so grades in high school. I never failed a class, but my HS GPA was...
Progressive Law
Aug 2018
#134
There's no justification for a comment like that. She said that because she's an asshole. nt
ecstatic
Aug 2018
#144
Congratulations. Don't forget to send your resume to the WH.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Aug 2018
#49
Some people should not be councelors or teachers. They have no business being near students and
JCanete
Aug 2018
#51
I agree. My counsellors in school were encouraging and worked with the individual before them. nt
Blue_true
Aug 2018
#121
I am in tears. Congratulations to you for overcoming that unfairness and accomplishing your dreams.
yardwork
Aug 2018
#57
K&R Listen to yourself not naysayers is right! Sorry you were not given a better HS counselor
lunasun
Aug 2018
#64
Congratulations! The California Bar is One of the Most Difficult in the US to Pass & Many Don't
dlk
Aug 2018
#82
Alot of students "successful" in high school turn out to be losers in adult life.
honest.abe
Aug 2018
#90
COUNGRATULATIONS!! i was a hi school counselor and i NEVER told any student they were incapable
samnsara
Aug 2018
#95
Rewind to 1976 - My counselor calls me to the office to talk about my SAT score
Lochloosa
Aug 2018
#97
The brilliant mathematician Evariste Galois (1811-1832) told his high school math teacher:
struggle4progress
Aug 2018
#108
Share Your Story with Your High School's Newspaper: HS Kids Need Encouragement They Can do it!
pioche4
Aug 2018
#113
Thank you for this. (And thanks to all the others who have made similar suggestions).
Progressive Law
Aug 2018
#136
Congratulations. My HS advisor said I'd be lucky to get accepted to City College (NYC)....
George II
Aug 2018
#116
I heard the same in story 1965. Find a job where you work with you hands. College is not an option.
usaf-vet
Aug 2018
#131
I sincerely appreciate all the kind and uplifting replies. From the bottom of my heart,
Progressive Law
Aug 2018
#132
Congrats! I was once told I couldn't read. Last year I got my SECOND graduate degree.
LBM20
Aug 2018
#146
Congrats! Sent this to my wife who teaches at-risk youth the past 25 years. I'm sure she
KPN
Aug 2018
#149