Due to the thousands of professional affiliations you can join, it is important to look at what the organization is offering to you. It can be helpful to consider the membership fee, their location and annual seminars, and most importantly, can they help you get where you want to be in your profession? Students and working professionals can apply for the organization and become an exclusive member. Most school counseling organizations hold an annual conference that is great for connecting with professionals, outreach marketing, as well as access to resources and activities for your students. Another benefit of joining a professional school counseling organization is the availability to publications and journals that can aide in academic and student success. Truth be told, I did not...