A Decade of Growth
Over the past decade, NACAC membership has grown by nearly 40 percent and is now more than 15,000 members strong.
As our membership expanded and changed throughout the 2010s, so did the programs NACAC offered.
Take a closer look at this decade of growth.
Continue reading Looking Back at the 2010s – A Decade of Growth, Impact, and Change
What a year it’s been!
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This past decade marked a notable shift for The Journal of College Admission.
In 2015, it was redesigned and moved from a peer-reviewed research journal to a quarterly magazine offering practical tips, research-to-practice information, member profiles, upcoming events, and news you can use.
But the one thing that hasn’t changed across the years is the high quality of articles from our members.
Enjoy taking a trip down memory lane as we look back at some of the best Journal articles of the decade.
Continue reading Best of the Decade: The Journal of College Admission
Student mental health has been a hot topic among educators for the last decade or so. But, too often, efforts to address this important issue have centered on students who are already struggling.
In contrast, When Likes Aren’t Enough: A Crash Course in the Science of Happiness, focuses on prevention. The book, our latest #NACACreads selection, shines a light on positive psychology strategies that can be used by all students to increase their sense of well-being.
“Positive psychology studies the behaviors and mindsets that contribute to psychological health, well-being, and flourishing,” author Tim Bono explained during this week’s #NACACreads chat. “…(It’s) interested in getting in on the front end of the mental health crisis by identifying behaviors that can proactively build well-being and provide a buffer against distress before clinical interventions become necessary.”
On Dec. 11, #NACACreads chatted with Tim Bono about his book, When Likes Aren’t Enough.
Couldn’t make the discussion? Use this chat transcript to catch up on what you missed.
Continue reading #NACACreads: Transcript of Chat with Author Tim Bono
Editor’s note: A version of this post was originally published on Admitted in December 2016. It’s being republished as part of NACAC’s Best of the Blog series.
School districts may be able to boost college-going rates by changing the way they introduce students to the application process, according to an article published by the Harvard Business Review.
Too often, the conversation is focused on ensuring students submit an application to at least one college, writes researcher Lindsay Page. But when teens apply to a range of institutions “they are more likely to get accepted to an institution that is a good fit,” she notes.
Continue reading School Districts Can Help Students Adopt New Attitudes About Admission Process
Editor’s note: A version of this post was originally published on Admitted in January 2019. It’s being republished as part of NACAC’s Best of the Blog series.
The Class of 2023 will soon be home from college for their first winter break and many parents are seeing a new dynamic in their relationship with their children.
These college freshmen have just had their first taste of independence and striking the right balance can be tough for families.
Continue reading Parenting Your College Student: Navigating New Terrain Over Winter Break
Which self-care strategies and healthy habits can help students make the most of their journey to and through college?
Read When Likes Aren’t Enough: A Crash Course in the Science of Happiness and join us on Wednesday (Dec. 11) for a special #NACACreads Twitter chat focused on student mental health and well-being.
The discussion, featuring author Tim Bono, will include opportunities for participants to share their own insights, tips, and more.
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A new college-going guide created for Native students by Native students is now available.
The 36-page Indigenous College Planning Guidebook was published by the College Board this fall and features advice and insights from Native college students regarding the admission process.
The free resource includes information about college prep programs, scholarships, and on-campus resources aimed specifically at Native students. It also offers step-by-step instructions to help students select challenging high school classes, apply for financial aid, and complete college applications.
Continue reading New College Guide Available to Support Indigenous Students
One in five.
That’s the number of Gen Z students who, according to a recent national survey, say they may choose not to attend college.
“They see a college degree as perhaps not necessary for future jobs, and they’re worried about racking up student debt,” Marvin Krislov, president of Pace University (NY), writes in a recent op-ed published by Forbes.
Continue reading Gen Z Seeks Greater Flexibility in Higher Ed