The 75th National Conference in Louisville came to a close Saturday. In addition to the Assembly and Annual Membership Meeting, the day was filled with insightful sessions, an amazing closing speaker, and a rocking social.
Thanks to all of our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and staff who helped make this incredible conference possible.
Day 2 of the 75th NACAC National Conference in Louisville was filled with informative sessions, the Access College Fair, the Counselors’ College Fair, and tons of networking opportunities.
Gen Z students from across the globe are increasingly internalizing the same harmful messages when it comes to college admission, school counselor Dominie Wilhite told attendees Friday at NACAC’s 75th National Conference in Louisville.
To an even greater extent than past generations, today’s young people believe grades, test scores, and application materials must be perfect to achieve their college dreams, noted Wilhite, who serves students at Ghidotti Early College High School (CA).
“There can be a sense that it’s really hard to succeed,” Wilhite said during a panel discussion focused on mental health and wellness in the college admission process.
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The first day of NACAC’s 75th National Conference is in the books.
Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the highlights from Louisville!
NACAC’s 75th National Conference officially kicks off today in Louisville.
Want to get a feel for the size and scope of the nation’s preeminent education and networking event for college admission counselors?
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NACAC’s 75th National Conference in Louisville is just around the corner. As the social media manager for NACAC I’m biased, but I think getting involved with the conference on social media is a great way to connect before, during, and even long after the event.
Check out my top five tips to get the most out of your national conference social media experience.
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The majority of admission leaders believe their institutions are losing potential applicants due to concerns about student debt, according to a recent Inside Higher Ed report.
For the third consecutive year, more than 80 percent of admission directors believe a fear of debt is preventing students from applying to their respective institutions, survey results show. The concern is greatest among officials at private universities, with 91 percent of respondents citing debt worries as a barrier in the application process.
Continue reading Admission Survey: Debt Concerns Are Keeping Potential Applicants Away
Have questions about the 2019 National Conference in Louisville?
This year’s event marks our 75th annual national conference and we have so many exciting things to share.
Whether you are a first-timer or a longtime attendee, we want you to be able to find all the information you need to know before you go.
Nasim Mohammadzadeh is ahead of the game when it comes to financing her college education.
The Kentucky teen’s entry in NACAC’s 2019 Video Essay Contest earned her a $1,000 scholarship — money that will soon come in handy as she works to pursue an undergraduate degree in neuroscience or biology.
“It really lifts a burden off of me as a whole because, you know, looking at that big number, that tuition cost, for any college…it’s overwhelming,” Mohammadzadeh, a rising senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, said Tuesday during a Facebook Live broadcast.“…Having this scholarship gives me motivation that even if I get into some place that’s extremely expensive and out of my price range, this little scholarship is going to help me be able to achieve that dream and go to that university.”
Continue reading Facebook Live: Hear from a NACAC Essay Contest Winner
Join us in Louisville, KY for the 75th National Conference!
Registration is now open for the national conference, held this year Sept. 26-28.