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What we know, and what we do not
Most sites only tell you the good news. Here is a plain list of what is backed by evidence, what is not, and how you can help us find out.
The honest list
Claims, evidence and gaps
| What we say | Evidence so far | Not yet tested | How you can help |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 4-4-4-4 Framework helps students plan their next step. | Built from 20+ years of William's work in schools. It organises well-known areas of career guidance: personality, skills, interests and goals. | No independent study or expert review yet. It is a proposed method. | Run it with a few students and tell us what worked and what did not. |
| Students William guided were admitted to top universities. | Reported by William from his own records. Student names are private. | Not independently verified. | Not applicable. We say clearly that admission depends on each student. |
| 5,000+ students guided and 500+ counsellors trained. | William's own records over 20+ years, in schools and in online programmes. | We are writing down exactly how each number is counted, and for which years and schools. | Schools that worked with William can confirm their part. |
| The Career Counsellor Toolkit is ready to use. | Edition 1.0, early access. Used and checked by the author. | Not yet reviewed by outside counsellors or academics. | Use the toolkit, then report problems or suggestions below. |
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