The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Statement on Counselor Competencies defines college counselors' responsibilities as including "collaborat[ing] with teachers, administrators, and other educators." The experiences of longtime college counselors, showcase many best practices for working with teachers to advance college counseling goals. Those five best practices are presented in this article: (1) Educating and empowering teachers to talk about college-going and college admission; (2) Working alongside teachers to embed college-related activities in the curriculum; (3) Sharing with teachers data on students' college readiness; (4) Training teachers to write powerful letters of recommendation; and (5) Thanking teachers and respecting their time and knowledge.