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.
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#NACAC19: Goal-Setting Can Help Counter Stress for College-Bound Students
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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#NACAC19: Day 1 on Social Media
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!
#NACAC19: Conference by the Numbers
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?
Check out this year’s conference by the numbers:
#NACACreads: Colleges Must Change to Better Serve Low-Income Students
In his book, The Privileged Poor, author Tony Jack shares a surprising statistic.
At highly selective colleges, one half of black students and one third of lower income Latino students are the alumni of boarding, day, and preparatory high schools.
Offering admission to such students is “easy” and “a safer bet” for universities, Jack noted Tuesday during a #NACACreads Twitter chat. After all, students who attend college prep high schools generally arrive on campus already having developed the skills and social capital needed to navigate the “hidden curriculum” of higher education.
But Jack challenged chat participants to diversify their recruitment strategies and invest in on-campus efforts that ensure all students have the knowledge and support needed to make the most of their college years.
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#NACACreads: Transcript of Chat with Author Tony Jack
On Sept. 17, #NACACreads chatted with Tony Jack about his book, The Privileged Poor.
Couldn’t make the discussion? Use this chat transcript to catch up on what you missed.
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#NACACreads: Join Our Twitter Chat with Author Tony Jack
How can institutions of higher education better serve the increasingly diverse students they admit?
Join us tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET for a #NACACreads Twitter chat with scholar and author Anthony Abraham Jack.
We’ll discuss his book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students, and talk about how to move the needle from access to inclusion.
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Check Out NACAC’s Directory of Member Podcasts
NACAC members have a lot to say.
Find resources to share with your students and keep tabs on the latest developments within the profession using the association’s new directory of member podcasts.
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Updated Guide Offers Tips for US Students Seeking Degrees Abroad
Are your students interested in exploring educational options outside the US?
NACAC’s newly updated Guide to International University Admission features country profiles and admission advice for 13 destinations that have proven popular among US students seeking full degrees outside their home country.
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