More than 130 NACAC members traveled to Capitol Hill on Monday to meet with members of Congress.
Their goal? To discuss issues important to students, families, and admission professionals across the country.
The visits with Congressional leaders are part of NACAC’s annual advocacy meeting, which brings together members from both sides of the desk to advocate on behalf of students.
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Exploring college majors. Visiting with admission counselors. And, of course, seeing firsthand the wide variety of postsecondary options available.
A trip to a National College Fair (NCF) is a great way for teens to jumpstart the college search and selection process. And with more than 90 fairs offered each year throughout the nation, the program also serves as an invaluable outreach tool — encouraging all students to dream big.
For more than 40 years, that mission has driven the NCF program — which kicked off its spring season last month.
Aba Blankson, senior director for marketing and communications with The Common App, talked with Admitted about her organization’s role supporting the Greater Washington DC National College Fair.
Continue reading Shared Mission: Common App Lends Support to National College Fairs
Could taking a break from formal education help more students find success in college?
Explore that question and share your own insights during a March 29 #NACACreads discussion of Gap to Great.
The discussion will kick off on Twitter at 9 p.m. (ET).
NACAC CEO Joyce Smith expressed strong opposition last week to the Trump administration’s decision to roll back federal protections that allow students to use the school bathroom that reflects their gender identity.
The move directly conflicts with NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice, which states that member organizations and individuals must “strive to eliminate bias within the education system based on ethnicity, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, national origin, and disability.”
Continue reading ICYMI: NACAC Advocates for Transgender Students
Looking for quick facts about college admission?
Want to learn more about transfer students and trends in international education?
A series of new NACAC infographics tackles those topics and more. Drawing upon data from the State of College Admission and other NACAC reports, the new resources are now available online.
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National School Counseling Week kicked off on Monday. The annual five-day event, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the many ways counselors help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Fun photo contests and local events are scheduled across the country this week, making it the perfect time for school counselors to celebrate the profession they love.
Admitted recently asked NACAC members to reflect on the week’s theme — “School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential.”
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The effects of President Donald Trump’s most recent executive order are already being felt at high schools and colleges across the country.
The action temporarily bans individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US or obtaining visas, including F-1 and J-1 student visas.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and other media are closely monitoring this developing story. The coverage below explores the order’s effect on students, scholars, and communities.
Continue reading News Roundup: Colleges and Communities Respond to Immigration Order
NACAC President Nancy Beane sent the following message to members today:
Dear Colleagues,
This past Friday’s executive order restricting immigration has shaken the admission profession and the institutions we serve. The policy is fundamentally opposed to NACAC’s values, and we have begun strategizing with colleagues in the higher education community and others to discover ways to help ease the anxiety students, families, and professionals are experiencing.
Continue reading ICYMI: NACAC Responds to Immigration Order
Could taking a break from formal education help more students find success in college?
Explore that question and share your own insights during a March 29 #NACACreads discussion of Gap to Great.
The discussion will kick off on Twitter at 9 p.m. (ET).
Still paying off your student loans?
Good news is on the horizon for school counselors and college admission professionals: Public service employees are eligible to have their debt wiped off the books starting this year under a new federal loan forgiveness program.
Applicants are urged to start the process now by filing paperwork with the federal government, according to a post on Homeroom, the Department of Education’s official blog.
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