Searches often result in widely disparate institutions; for example, Bard College, known for attracting nonconformist students, and the United States Military Academy showed up on one student's list from Counselor-O-Matic.
Mr. Hall got advice and encouragement from counselors, read articles they suggested and used nicotine patches.
And one summer, after not responding to interventions from counselors about her attitude, Destine was sent home.
But borrowers can find similar help for much less money from counselors at established nonprofit organizations like Consumer Credit Counseling Services (cccsintl.org).org
In supported housing, a resident lives alone or in a small group and receives specialized services from counselors who visit as needed.
Another thing that's helping me relax lately is the support and advice I've been receiving from counselors, teachers and even college interviewers.
Mr. Rogers researched companies in their business service department, asked for advice from counselors and applied for a grant for computer training.
Reactions varied, according to e-mail messages from counselors and students at the schools, but over all the region seemed fertile ground for recruiting.
In his cluttered office at the Upper Academy, Frank Casso, a counselor, reassures an anxious father whose daughter is applying to Rutgers: He explains that the university does not require recommendations from counselors or teachers.
In "Marriage Boot Camp: Bridezillas," a new series at 9, five former bridezillas and their husbands share a house as they try to save their marriages with help from counselors, including Jim and Elizabeth Carroll, a married team.
