Alicia Oglesby

Professional School Counselor

Alicia Oglesby is a Professional School Counselor and the Director of School and College Counseling at Bishop McNamara High School outside of Washington DC. With over ten years of experience in counseling, Alicia specializes in academic advising, social-emotional skills, and career counseling. Alicia holds a BS in Psychology from Howard University and a Master’s in Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She also studied Race and Mental Health at Virginia Tech. Alicia holds Professional School Counseling Certifications in both Washington DC and Pennsylvania. She has created a college counseling program in its entirety and developed five programs focused on application workshops, parent information workshops, essay writing collaborative, peer-reviewed application activities, and financial aid literacy events.

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How to

Write an Apology Letter to a Teacher

Occasionally misbehaving at school is normal, but sometimes your behavior may upset your teacher. If you've disrespected your teacher, you may need to write an apology letter. Writing an apology letter to your teacher is...

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Be a Good Prefect

If you've applied to be a prefect at your school, or you're already serving as one, you might be wondering how to be the best prefect. To be a good prefect, it's important to remember that your role is to help both the f...

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Make Your School a Better Place

Making your school a better place will make everyone around you happier and will get you more pumped to go every day. In addition, a better atmosphere will also make you more productive. As a student, you can help other ...

13 Signs of Mental Weakness (& How to Build Mental Toughness)

Break through the negative patterns holding you back from greatnessBeing “mentally weak” doesn’t mean you’re a bad person or that you’re actually weak, it just might mean that you’re used to using unproductiv...

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Make Friends Easily if You're a Teen

As you become a teen, the way you build friendships will change. Whether you are introverted, recently moved to a new school, or are just learning how to communicate with others, it pays to build a few crucial skills. Fi...

How to

Excuse Yourself from Unfinished Homework

Ideally, you will always be ready for class and have your homework completed. Sometimes, however, life gets in the way and you aren’t prepared. There are several methods for developing an excuse to give your teacher fo...

How to

Survive Middle School

Middle school is a big step from elementary school! You will be given more responsibility, but also more choices and freedom. You will be facing challenging classes, may experience your first crush, or maybe attending yo...

What to Do after High School

Everything you need to plan your future after high schoolCongrats on graduating high school! You have so many options for what to do next—it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed. We’re here to help! We’ll walk ...

How to

Make Your Teacher Like You

Everyone wants to leave a good impression on their teachers, and it doesn't need to be complicated or mysterious. You can learn what teachers expect of your behavior, so you'll be able to behave, succeed, and have a lika...

How to

Survive High School

The thought of being in high school for 4 years can be kind of intimidating, but don’t worry! We’ve put together a high-school survival guide that will help you have the best high school experience possible. Below yo...

How to

Know if You Are Gifted

Whether you were flagged as a gifted student at a young age, or you’re starting to discover your giftedness in adulthood, know that no 2 gifted individuals are the same. This is largely due to the fact that there are a...

College Is Not Like High School...It’s Way, Way Better

How college is different than high school, and how to succeed in college when you get thereCollege can be an amazing and unforgettable time in your life. But whether you’ve just been accepted to your dream school or s...

How to

Get Out of Trouble at School

Everyone knows that sinking feeling you get in your stomach when you’re in trouble. You know you’ve done something wrong and are about to get caught, but you want to avoid major trouble. When the teacher or principal...

How to

Organize Your School Bag

If you're new to packing a school bag, or you've always been disorganized about it, there are some useful tips you can learn to ease the process. A well-packed school bag makes it easier to remember things, to find thing...

How to

Be Smart in School (Girls)

Have you always been the one with a low score on every subject? Have you always been regarded as "the dumb one"? Well, if you want to improve your grades and test scores then read on from step one below to be smarter in...

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Survive with Your Sanity Intact when Everyone Hates You at School

Ok, so maybe everyone doesn’t hate you, but you really struggle to fit in at school. Maybe someone spread rumors about you and now people are avoiding you. You may be the only gay kid, have less money than your classma...

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Become a Teacher's Favorite

If you're in school, you spend most of your day in class with your teachers. If your teacher doesn't like you, or you don't get along, school can be extra difficult. Getting on your teacher's good side doesn't just mean ...

How to

Change Schools in the Middle of the School Year

Moving schools is challenging in any situation, but can be particularly difficult in the middle of the school year. Making new friends, settling into new routines, and becoming acquainted with new teachers can all be dra...

Easy Ways to Learn More About Other Cultures

Plus, discover why exploring other cultures is so beneficialLearning about other cultures is an invaluable experience that can give you more experience with other areas of the world as well as opportunities to meet a di...

How to

Admit to a Teacher That You've Cheated

Cheating may have long-lasting effects on your education. Getting caught cheating can have dramatic academic consequences, including potential expulsion. If you cheated on an assignment or test and feel guilty about it, ...

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