breaktheshell

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice regarding graduate schools. I've read through past posts from other folks pursuing careers in higher education administration and student affairs, and I appreciate the insight. Since earning a BS in applied math and working in the software industry and non-profit fundraising/management, I have decided to change paths. With the help of a career coach, I realized that I want to work with university students, ideally in the career center or in an advising capacity. I will be applying to grad schools for enrollment in the fall of 2013. That's where I need your help.... I want a strudent affairs graduate program with an emphasis on student development/counseling and practical applications with less focus on theory, research, and administration. I have a very high undergraduate GPA but no directly relevant professional experience (as an aside, I was very active in my univeristy's residence life, sorority, cross-country team, service clubs, and student government). I live in Colorado, and thought the MS from Colorado State in SAHE would be a good fit for me. However, I'm willing to move and am looking to create a list of five schools to which I'll apply. Do you have recomendations for graduate schools with programs that would be a good fit? I have viewed resources and lists of degree programs, but I'm feeling overwhelmed with the variety of programs and options. Your input/experience is very valued. Thank you. Warm regards and all the best to you.