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New from NACAC: Enrollment Deposit Waiver Form
Does the enrollment deposit present an insurmountable barrier to college attendance for the students you serve?
A new form from NACAC can help them signal their need for support.
Similar to NACAC’s application fee waiver, the enrollment deposit waiver is used by students to request a fee waiver or deferral. A supplemental document outlines additional ways students can advocate to get the support they need.
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Schools Adjust Graduation Requirements Amid Shutdown
Graduation requirements across the nation are changing as schools work quickly to address the impact of coronavirus closures.
More than 30 states have already enacted changes to their criteria or issued guidance as schools retool their graduation requirements, according to a recent report from Education Week.
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Adjusting to a New Normal: Advice from NACAC Members
Everyone is adjusting to a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic, including college admission professionals and the students they serve.
What should seniors keep in mind as they make their college choice? And what can counselors and colleges do to better serve students during the COVID-19 crisis?
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College Rejection Inspires Song
Across the nation, high school seniors are coming to terms with a new normal.
Teens fear for the health of their family and friends amid the coronavirus outbreak. In addition, graduation ceremonies, proms, and spring sports have been canceled for many students—prompting understandable disappointment.
And like every spring, many seniors must also grapple with college rejections. For those students, Sophie Holohan has a simple message to share: “You are valid. You are incredible. You are going to do amazing things.”
Member News and Notes
Our members are movers and shakers. From landing new jobs to earning well-deserved awards, NACAC members have been busy.
Learn about the accomplishments of your colleagues and share your professional news for inclusion in the next installment of Member News and Notes.
Research: Teens Especially at Risk in Times of Crisis
Touching base with your students this week?
Research suggests teens in particular need support and reassurance during times of crisis.
“Research done in past disasters suggests that it is teenagers who are the most at risk when school is interrupted,” according to a recent NPR report. “Many are forced to work to earn money or have to stay home and take care of younger siblings. They are more likely to drop out and less likely to go on to college.”
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Tool Catalogs Admission-Related Services Offered by Secondary Schools
A new tool from NACAC provides a look at admission-related services offered by secondary schools in the US and around the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
With so many schools closed or otherwise disrupted, it’s a challenge for counselors to help students finalize their college plans. NACAC’s new tool shows how different schools and counselors are responding to questions surrounding final course grades, requests for transcripts, and other college admission queries.
The crowdsourced resource is the second of two tools designed by NACAC.
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New NACAC Tool Helps Students Navigate College Admission Process Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As a service to students and families, NACAC has created a new resource cataloging campus-specific changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The purpose of the tool—which features information from postsecondary institutions—is to make it easier for students and others to navigate the admission process during this unprecedented time of upheaval. So far, more than 460 colleges and universities from around the world have submitted their information.
ICYMI: National College Fairs Canceled for Spring 2020
Due to coronavirus health and safety concerns, NACAC has canceled all its remaining Spring 2020 National College Fairs.
The decision was made last week.
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