Lack of counselors leaves students adrift.
Walter Jonathan Pinder, a senior at Overbrook High in Philadelphia, rushed into the guidance office last month, seeking help.
No one had reminded the high-achieving student to retake the SATs and he'd missed the deadline. Nor was anyone helping him to launch his college essays and applications.
- At most of the city's high schools, they are each expected to work with more than 300 students. Change is planned.
- Colleges say test's importance grows despite some efforts.
Students per counselor ratio in Philadelphia high schools
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