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However, as we continue to face the defining global health crisis of our time, this process is continually undergoing significant changes, leaving many wondering where to turn. The Shipley... [![Reflections on the College Admissions Process: A Q&A With Members of Shipley’s Class of 2019](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2019-12-12-College-Process.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/reflections-on-college-admissions-process-a-qa-with-members-of-shipleys-class-of-2019) [College Counseling](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/college-counseling) [SEED](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/seed) [Reflections on the College Admissions Process: A Q&A With Members of Shipley’s Class of 2019](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/reflections-on-college-admissions-process-a-qa-with-members-of-shipleys-class-of-2019) Shipley’s college counseling program is as much about self-discovery as it is about choosing a college. Though it may feel daunting at times, the college process is an opportunity for students to explore their interests, strengths, and goals while building skills for doing research and making wise... [![75 Books for Social Emotional Learning](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/hubfs/2019-11-14-Social-Emotional-Learning-Books-1.jpg)](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/75-books-for-social-emotional-learning) [SEED](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/seed) [social emotional learning](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/social-emotional-learning) [Winter 2017](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/winter-2017) [positive education](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/topic/positive-education) [75 Books for Social Emotional Learning](https://blogs.shipleyschool.org/75-books-for-social-emotional-learning) Research shows that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs like Shipley’s Social, Emotional, Ethical Development (SEED) program can positively impact children’s mental health, social skills, and academic performance. (Taylor, Rebecca D., et al. “Promoting Positive Youth Development Through... 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