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Welcome back to the podcast! Ethan is joined today by Angel Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Angel has just written a new book on leadership called The Hottest Seat on Campus. It's written for leaders on college campuses, but the advice he gives is applicable to leaders everywhere, whether you are a college counselor leading in your office, a parent leading in your home, or even a student leading in your school or community. In their conversation, Angel and Ethan discuss: How does Angel define leadership? Why is detachment so important (and how do we do it)? What's the number one thing Angel believes will lead leaders to success in the future? What is deep work and why do we love it so much? Lots more. The advice is practical, given the challenges facing higher education, we believe it's timely… and we hope you find it useful. If you haven't met Angel Pérez, he is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admissions, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today's society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is an advocate for counselors everywhere, an important ally in the work of increasing access to higher education, and I'm so glad to call him my friend.   Play-by-Play 2:03 – Welcome and check-in 3:56 – Angel shares what his book is about, why he wrote it, and who it's for 5:50 – Why is it important to talk about leadership right now?  9:04 – Superpower #1: The Power of Solitude  15:23 – Superpower #2: The Art of Detachment 24:00 – Superpower #3: Inspiration through Inclusivity 36:45 – Superpower #4: Mastering Self-Management 42:31 – Superpower #5: The Power of Showing Up 50:24 – Superpower #6: The Power of Focus 54:55 – Superpower #7: Shift Your Mindset 1:04:26 – Getting comfortable saying “I don't know”  1:12:57 – Which superpowers do Angel and Ethan want to work on over the next year?  1:20:07 – Closing thoughts and sharing goals   Resources The Hottest Seat on Campus by Angel Pérez The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Diana Chapman, Jim Dethmer, and Kaley Klemp  Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport  Maker Time vs. Manager Time College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

Many student athletes (or at least their parents) dream of earning a full ride to the college of their dreams. What most applicants find is that having sports on their resumes yields different but still substantial advantages. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Matt Arant to demystify Division III and Ivy League athletic recruitment. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Who is an athletic/admission liaison and what do they do? How does the recruitment process differ between Division III and Ivy/Patriot League schools and Division I and Division II schools? Can Division III athletes be awarded athletic scholarships? Do athletes typically apply earlier than non-athletes? How should I approach my application as a prospective DIII athlete? What are the test score requirements for DIII athletes? MEET OUR GUEST Matt Arant is the founder of Arant Academic Planning, LLC. Prior to becoming an independent counselor, Matt worked as an admission representative at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At F&M, Matt was the primary athletics liaison for the Office of Admission, working closely with over two dozen intercollegiate sports throughout the entire application cycle.  Matt has been invited to present on college athletic recruitment and the admissions process to public and private schools all across the country and is an active member of both the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC). He is also a current associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), based in Metro Austin, Texas.  Find Matt at https://www.arantacademicplanning.com/. LINKS NCAA Eligibility Center Division I and II Recruitment Calendars Division Recruiting Fact Sheet Ivy League Recruit Information NESCAC Admission Statement RELATED EPISODES MYTHS ABOUT TESTING AND COLLEGE SPORTS LOOKING FOR A FULL RIDE HOW TENNIS AND TEST PREP ARE SIMILAR ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

During a period of American education history where most standardized tests fell at least momentarily out of favor, one series of exams seems to be growing in popularity with no end in sight. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Franek to explore the explosive rise of Advanced Placement testing. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What has inspired the recent increase in AP tests and testing? What is College Board's strategy with the Advanced Placement program? Will AP tests replace the need for SAT and ACT in admission considerations? Where do these developments leave students without access to AP programs? Will digital APs be cause for applause? MEET OUR GUEST A national expert on colleges and higher education, Rob Franek is a publisher, editor, lecturer, media contributor, and author as well as a former college admissions administrator. As Editor-in-Chief at The Princeton Review, he oversees the company's 150+ Princeton Review books distributed by Penguin Random House. He also directs the company's annual surveys of students, parents, and school administrators. The survey findings are reported at dozens of education conferences and by hundreds of media each year. Over his 33-year career, Rob has visited more than 1,200 high schools and more than 1,000 colleges and graduate schools. It is his interactions with students, parents, and counselors that he cites as his most inspiring professional experiences. He gives more than 100 talks a year to audiences of students, parents, educators, counselors, and advisors. He has chaired panels and presented keynotes at many National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conferences and delivered commencement addresses at three universities. Rob is author of four books: The Best 390 Colleges; The Best Value Colleges; College Admission 101; and Colleges That Create Futures. He also spearheaded the publications of The Ultimate Guide to HBCUs and The College Wellness Guide . As director of The Princeton Review's surveys, Rob has polled millions of college and graduate school students for the company's school rankings which are based on student ratings of their schools and tallied in dozens of categories. Rob also oversees the company's annual College Hopes & Worries Survey of thousands of college applicants and their parents as well as its annual College Administrator Summer Survey . Rob has hosted 140+ videos on The Princeton Review's YouTube channel . which collectively have received more than a million views. Among them: The New SAT: 15 Must-Know Answers About the Test , The ACT is Changing: 5 Things to Know , and Key Concepts for Spring 2024 AP Exams . Sourced by the AP, Voice of America, New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education , and other media, Rob has also appeared on hundreds of broadcasts including more than 30 appearances on NBC TODAY. Hoda Kotb, the show's co-anchor, has introduced him saying “ He talks. We listen!”  Rob has also appeared on ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, NPR, PBS, and NHK (Japan) as well as the Emmy-award winning show Teen Kids News. Rob earned his B.A. at Drew University (NJ) and serves on its Board of Trustees. Prior to joining The Princeton Review in 1999, he was a college admissions administrator at Wagner College (NY) for six years. A resident of Manhattan, Rob is a New York history buff and an avid runner. Rob can be reached at robert.franek@review.com. LINKS Advanced Placement - College Board AP Test Prep - The Princeton Review The Princeton Review Reports Findings of Its 2024 College Administrator Summer Survey RELATED EPISODES BIG CHANGES TO AP TESTS IN 2025 CONTROVERSIES AROUND NEW AP PROGRAMS THE FUTURE OF AP EXAMS CHOOSING BETWEEN AP AND IB PROGRAMS ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

In this episode, Lisa and Ann discuss:The role of grades and GPA as a fundamental aspect of college admissionsDifferentiating weighted versus unweighted GPA systems and their significance in the college admissions processThe value of understanding high school profiles and how they influence college application reviewsFinding a balance between academic ambition and emotional well-being in the high school yearsKey Takeaways: Colleges universally prioritize high school transcripts as the core admission criteria, focusing on both the GPA and the rigor of courses taken, as supported by National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) data.A high school profile contextualizes GPA, course availability, and rigor to admissions officers, making it a crucial document for families to review early in high school.Weighted GPAs, which add extra value for advanced classes, offer a clearer picture of academic rigor; students can explore tools like RecalculateMyGPA.com.Striving for academic challenge should be done thoughtfully, aligning with personal strengths and goals to avoid burnout while ensuring well-rounded involvement in extracurriculars. “Colleges don't want kids who just have their nose down in a book. They want kids who are adding to their community and involved in extracurriculars. So that's why I'm really passionate about building that career awareness alongside that self-awareness as early as 10th grade.” – Ann LaFeminaAbout Ann LaFemina: Ann LaFemina is a lifelong educator with extensive experience in college admissions and counseling. She began her career supporting college-bound students in Long Island, New York, and later became an adjunct professor. After moving to Florida in 2008, Ann established a private consulting practice and led the college counseling program at Cardinal Mooney High School, where she earned the 2022 Outstanding Service Award. Specializing in diverse majors, she now provides personalized counseling as part of the JRA Educational Consulting team.Episode References:Re-calculate Your GPA the Same Way as Most Colleges: https://recalculatemygpa.com/Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). flourishcoachingco.com/video Connect with Ann LaFemina:Email: ann@jraec.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-ann-lafeminaJRA Educational Consulting: https://www.jraeducationalconsulting.com/Winter Park College Consultants: https://www.winterparkcollegeconsultants.com/Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

In today's episode, Ethan connects with Angel Pérez (CEO of the National Association of College Admission Counselors) to discuss identity, his personal journey with self-care, and where he sees the college admission profession heading.  On the episode, you'll hear Angel and Ethan discuss: Angel's brainstorming work for his own imagined college essay (yes, really) What Angel's core values have to do with his self-care journey Strategies and techniques Angel (and Ethan) use for self care How does Angel see the US college landscape (and/or admissions process) changing in the next 5 years?  Fun fact: You'll find the YouTube video version of this podcast on the College Essay Guy YouTube channel. Check out last year's conversation, CEG Podcast Episode 401: Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles. If you haven't met Angel Pérez, he is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admissions, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today's society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is an advocate for counselors everywhere, an important ally in the work of increasing access to higher education, and I'm so lucky to call him my friend… Hope you enjoy this episode.    Play-by-Play 2:43 - Introductions and welcome 4:15 - Values Exercise 9:13 - Social Identities Exercise 11:47 - What life experiences have influenced Angel's identities?  19:58 - How do Angel's core values connect to identity?  22:46 - How has self-care for Angel and Ethan evolved since their conversation last year? 27:06 - What are Angel and Ethan still working on for self-care? 33:39 - Accountability, pausing, and intention in self-care  39:24 - How does Angel see the US college landscape (and/or admissions process) changing in the next 5 years?  44:14 - How has the ban on race-conscious admission impacted students?  46:07 - Advice for students  48:20 - Is college still worth the cost? 50:56 - Advice for counselors and admission professionals 53:23 - Closing thoughts   Resources YouTube video version of this episode (511) Values Exercise Social Identities Exercise Counting Up vs. Counting Down by Duncan Sabien   30-Day Phone Breakup Course (Catherine Price) Rocket Fuel by Mark C. Winters, Gino Wickman CEG Podcast Episode 401: Self-care for counselors, leaders, and professionals in helping roles CEG Podcast Episode 406: Why You Don't Have to Write about Trauma in Your College Essay to Stand Out—and What You Can Do Instead  

In today's episode, I sit down with Tom Bear and David Hawkins, and we delve into the significance of character in the college admissions process, the mission of NACAC, and the evolving landscape of higher education. Tune in to explore how character matters more than ever in shaping the future of higher education!BioTom Bear, Ed.D. has spent over thirty years in college enrollment.  He is currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.  Prior to Rose, Tom served as Senior Director for Enrollment Management at the University of Notre Dame.  Additionally, Tom was Vice President for Enrollment Services at the University of Evansville. During his career, Tom has worked with both admission and financial aid decision-making.  He has built enrollment yield models, introduced holistic admissions, managed financial aid scholarships, administered pre-college programs, and promoted student diversity and inclusivity.  He has also been involved in the selection of merit scholar recipients including the Notre Dame Scholars (including Hesburgh/Yusko Recipients) and Noblitt Scholars at Rose-Hulman. Tom currently serves on the boards of Private College 529 and Voyageur Outward Bound.  He has also been a member of the Indiana ACT Council.  Tom currently serves as the Chair for NACAC's Character Focus Initiative.  He earned his doctorate degree from Indiana University and did extensive research on student retention.David Hawkins is the Chief Education and Policy Officer for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), based in Arlington, VA. The NationalAssociation for College Admission Counseling is a non-profit membership associationthat represents more than 27,000 high school counselors and college admission officersthroughout the U.S. and around the world. NACAC is devoted to making the transitionbetween high school and postsecondary education equitable, transparent, and fair.Mr. Hawkins holds a BA and MA in Government from the College of William & Mary inVirginia. From 1995-1998, he conducted research for the Democratic CongressionalCampaign Committee (DCCC) in Washington, DC. From 1998-2000, he served underPresident Bill Clinton and Secretary Andrew Cuomo as a Congressional AffairsSpecialist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Hawkins joinedNACAC as Director of Government Relations in March 2000 and over his 24 years withthe association has assumed responsibility for leading NACAC's advocacy, research,education and training, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.Sign up for our June 17th Webinar: 'The College Essay Masterclass: Proven Strategies to Stand Out and Succeed'.Click here to visit the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) website.Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Carolyn P. Mulligan, who attended Bucknell University, where she graduated with a degree in English Literature. She has been proud to have been a counselor for many years at the Bucknell College Admissions Summer Workshop. She worked in public relations in NYC.  She helped to open the Museum of Holography in Soho and worked for the Jamaica Tourist Board.  Carolyn is also a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC), the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC). She is a member of CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder), and the LDA, the Learning Disability Association.  She is also a proud member of the Character Collaborative.  She has served on Admission Advisory Boards at several institutions including the University of Arizona, Drexel University and Roger Williams University. Insiders Network to College owner Carolyn Mulligan believes every student has a select few best fit colleges. She guides them towards those target colleges, creating a balanced and tailored list of prospective schools based on their unique strengths, abilities, and goals. She has specialized knowledge in learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. She goes the extra mile to know each student and determine what kind of environment they will need to be successful in class and on campus.  Her commitment to her business is reflected in her visits to over 400 campuses, continuing leadership and engagement in professional associations. She's built personal relationships with college admissions professionals. This gives her a unique insight into higher education. Carolyn has successfully seen hundreds of students through the search process over the last 18 years, with admission letters received from over 200 different colleges and universities.  Carolyn is married and has three children, and three grandchildren, the joy of her life.  When her children were younger, Carolyn advocated for them by spending 14 years coordinating the Special Education Parent Advisory Board for the Summit, NJ Board of Education.  She was instrumental in bringing speakers like Jonathan Mooney, the late Mel Levene and Rick Lavoie to Summit.udent. She helps direct a team of 13 counselors to deliver the best, always, to their clients. Find Carolyn at https://insidersnetwork.org or call at 908-277-3754. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Admissions factors in college applications often boil down to grades plus tests and then the rest. What happens when the influence of standardized scores is minimized or entirely excluded? Amy and Mike asked U of R Vice Provost and Dean of Enrollment Management Robert Alexander and educational consultant Aly Beaumont the million-dollar question: what do truly test-optional colleges focus on?  What are five things you will learn in this episode? How do you know if a school is truly test-optional? What are the components of the application review process? What aspects of high school grades are most important? How can applicants communicate character through their applications? What is the benefit of submitting test scores to a truly test-optional school? MEET OUR GUESTS Dr. Robert J. Alexander serves as the vice provost and university dean of enrollment at the University of Rochester, with responsibility for more than 90 staff members across the offices of admissions, financial aid, and enrollment management, an operating budget of $9.4 million, and distribution of over $330 million in student aid. As a first-generation college graduate, his twenty-year professional career is animated by a passion for higher education's transformational impact on a diverse array of students. Alexander received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, conducting dissertation research focused on higher education leadership and governance. He previously graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Paul Tulane College and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Management from Tulane's A.B. Freeman School of Business and served on the Tulane Alumni Association Board of Directors. Originally from New York, Alexander serves as class fund chairman for his alma mater, Regis High School. Alexander is active with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the American Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), the College Board, the Association of Governing Boards (AGB), and the American Marketing Association (AMA), speaking at national meetings regarding enrollment management and marketing strategies. His work has been published in national publications, including the Association of Governing Board's Trusteeship Magazine. Before the University of Rochester, Alexander held senior administrative and teaching roles at various institutions across the United States. As vice president for enrollment and communications at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, his work increased undergraduate net revenue per student, doubled the representation of domestic students of color and the proportion of international students. As an academic leader and instructor of management, Alexander helped develop Millsaps' nonprofit management program, and taught courses combining Liberal Arts and Business concepts to provide skills for graduates to positively impact their communities. While serving as the associate provost for enrollment at University of the Pacific in northern California, Dr. Alexander coordinated strategic plans that dramatically increased prospective student interest, increased university-wide enrollment to record levels, while simultaneously improving academic quality and financial metrics. As assistant vice president for enrollment management at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, Alexander's efforts during and following Hurricane Katrina successfully restored enrollment and improved the institution's reputation and impact on its surrounding community. Find Robert at ralexander@rochester.ed Aly Beaumont is the founder of Admissions Village, a family focused, affordable, one-on-one college guidance consultancy. Aly is deeply committed to making the college admissions process less stressful, and her success with this objective can be measured by both the growing number of referrals she receives as well as the repeat business of family siblings. Aly is also a founder and advisor to The College T, a website connecting high school students with college students and recent graduates so that first-hand information and experiences can be shared. Aly is a graduate of Tufts University where she majored in History with a concentration in Modern Women and African American History, and was captain of the Equestrian Team. She lives in Wilton, CT with her husband Perry, their two dogs Buddy and Buzz and their three sons. Two of their sons are currently in college at The University of St. Andrews in Scotland and Keyon College in Ohio, and one graduated from Santa Clara University. Aly is an Associate member of IECA and she has her certificate as an Independent Educational Consultant from the University of California Irvine. Aly previously appeared on this podcast in episode 406 to discuss WHAT DOES UNHOOKED MEAN IN ADMISSIONS, in episode 341 to discuss COURSE SELECTION FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS, in episode 212 to discuss PREPARATION FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS and was the subject of an IEC PROFILE in episode 264. Find Aly at https://www.admissionsvillage.com. LINKS University of Rochester Testing Policies Character Collaborative RELATED EPISODES TEST SCORES: TO SUBMIT OR NOT THE MAKING CARING COMMON PROJECT WHO BENEFITS FROM TEST-OPTIONAL POLICIES? ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss:What admissions officers really want your teen to write about in their personal statementWhy your student shouldn't look at online sample essays A good plan of attack for essays over the summer so your child finishes on timeKey Takeaways: It is important for your student to know that a college essay is not just a writing assignment but an opportunity to show their best qualities and characteristics that enable them to reflect as well. If you want to show a sample essay to your student, you also need to consider the entire application to avoid imitation and repetition and so to understand how the essay supports the rest of the application. The student must understand the prompt well and maintain momentum in order to achieve a successful and effective college application essay.“The real prompt is the schools want to know something about a student beyond what they've done. They're looking for insight into their best qualities and characteristics.” – Susan KnoppowAbout Susan Knoppow: Susan Knoppow is the CEO of Wow Writing Workshop. Wow teaches students and educational professionals a simple, step-by-step process for writing effective college essays so students can stand out and tell their stories. Susan and her business partner Kim Lifton are members or affiliates of the Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling (MACAC), the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). They write and speak regularly to high school, parent, and professional groups about the role of the college essay within the competitive admissions world. Episode References:Launch College & Career Clarity CourseMarni Levine Ep 065- https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/065-how-your-teen-can-get-admitted-to-the-college-they-love-with-marni-levine/Andy Borst Ep 057- https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/057-college-admission-by-major/Free E-Book: How To Write An Effective College Application Essay: https://wowwritingworkshop.com/free-student-book/Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Susan:Website: Wow Writing Workshop - Your College Essay ExpertsBlog: susanknoppow.wordpress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanknoppow/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co

Marie Bigham, Founder & Executive Director of ACCEPT, joins to talk with us about issues of equity and access in college admissions, and the work that her non-profit has undertaken to make the system work better for everyone. Bio:Marie Bigham is the Founder and Executive Director of ACCEPT (Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today), a nonprofit organization that is removing racism from college admissions. Recently named a “Global Game Changer” by Facebook, Marie is a national leader in college admission redesign and reform. In 2018, ACCEPT received the Excellence in Education Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, awarded to “those who use their prominence to advance equity and access in education”. Marie's lifelong commitment to racial justice has informed her professional path. With almost 25 years in the college admissions ecosystem, Marie has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC); as Vice Chair and Director of Communication for Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS); and on the Board of Directors of Texas Association of College Admissions Counseling (TACAC). Marie entered admissions at her alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis (Class of 1995), where she earned a BA in Political Science and Women's Studies and a minor in Glassblowing. She served as Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Washington U, as Associate Director of College Counseling at Riverdale Country School (NY), and as Director of College Counseling at The Bishop's School (CA), Greenhill School (TX), and Isidore Newman School (LA). Follow Marie at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-bigham-accept/Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss:What admissions officers really want your teen to write about in their personal statementWhy your student shouldn't look at online sample essays A good plan of attack for essays over the summer so your child finishes on timeKey Takeaways:It is important for your student to know that a college essay is not just a writing assignment but an opportunity to show their best qualities and characteristics that enables them to reflect as well. If you want to show a sample essay to your student, you also need to consider the entire application to avoid imitation and repetition and so to understand how the essay supports the rest of the application. The student must understand the prompt well and maintain the momentum in order to achieve a successful and effective college application essay. “The real prompt is the schools want to know something about a student beyond what they've done. They're looking for insight into their best qualities and characteristics.”  - Susan Knoppow About our guest Susan Knoppow:Susan Knoppow is the CEO of Wow Writing Workshop. Wow teaches students and educational professionals a simple, step-by-step process for writing effective college essays so students can stand out and tell their stories. Susan and her business partner Kim Lifton are members or affiliates of the Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling (MACAC), the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). They write and speak regularly to high school, parent and professional groups about the role of the college essay within the competitive admissions world. Take Lisa's free quiz “Is your teen ready for coaching?” here- https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/608984a7a898980017089b21/q/1Links mentioned in this episode:Launch College & Career Clarity CourseFree E-Book: How To Write An Effective College Application Essay https://wowwritingworkshop.com/free-student-book/Connect with Susan:Website: Wow Writing Workshop - Your College Essay ExpertsBlog:    susanknoppow.wordpress.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanknoppow/ Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/Facebook: Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishcoachingco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-marker-robbins/

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Jessica Chermak is an Independent College Counselor with over a decade of experience in academia and helping students navigate the college admissions process. She also spent four years conducting research at the University of Colorado Boulder's Institute of Behavioral Science, and the prior two years working as an Operations Research Analyst for the US Army at the TRADOC Analysis Center, in White Sands Missile Range, NM.  Jessica graduated from Chapman University with a BA in Psychology. At Chapman, she was a research assistant in the cognitive science laboratory, studying hemisphere differences for processing emotional language. She was also a founding member of the Honors Organizational Board of Students, and an active member in Mortarboard Honor Society and Hillel.  Upon graduation, Jessica was awarded the SMART Scholarship (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) to attend the University of Denver for an MA in Forensic Psychology. She is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Jessica is also a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling (RMACAC), and serves on the board of the College Consultants of Colorado (CCC).  ​In addition to being an independent college counselor, Jessica also serves as a College & Career Counselor for Living Wisdom High School (based in Palo Alto, CA). Find Jessica at jessica@virtualcollegecounselors.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)https://www.nacacnet.org/

Hour 1 -  Happy Thursday! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: We have a happy hour tomorrow! Join us from 4-6 p.m. at Whiskey Tango! The Labor Department said Wednesday that the consumer price index rose 9.1% in June from a year ago. It marks the fastest pace of inflation since December 1981. The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is still looking for where to hold their 2025 conference and while St. Louis and Kansas City are on the list, the organization is deciding if state policies like abortion should be a factor. A legal advocacy non-profit is demanding an investigation into Dick's Sporting Goods for allegedly discriminating against mothers after the company announced it would reimburse abortion-related travel.

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Laurie Kopp Weingarten attended The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma honor societies.  She worked in marketing for several Fortune 500 corporations until she decided to pursue an MBA at Harvard Business School. After returning to New Jersey, Laurie and her partner, Elsie Koo, co-founded One-Stop.  In her role as Chief Educational Consultant, Laurie guides students through each stage of the college admissions process.  She is passionate about helping students reach their full academic and extracurricular potential; there is nothing more rewarding than their look of elation upon acceptance to their top choice schools! Laurie starts working with students as early as their freshman year of high school and acts as their personal guide and consultant until they select and commit to their ideal college! She covers all aspects of the admission process from high school course selection, standardized test choices, extracurricular activity enhancement, volunteer work, summer jobs/internships, essay topic selection, resume guidance, early decision/early action strategies and practically every other situation that arises during the high school years! For over two decades, Laurie was an alumna interviewer for the University of Pennsylvania, meeting with hundreds of students from various areas of the country. She applies this experience by coaching our students on how to improve their interview skills, whether it's for summer internships or college admission.    Laurie visits various colleges and universities regularly and speaks directly with admissions officers to remain up-to-date on current admissions policies and practices. Awarded the CEP by the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners (AICEP), Laurie has been recognized for achieving the highest level of competence in her field. She has been regularly featured in numerous newspapers and publications. Laurie is also a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), and a member of the Higher Education Consultants Organization (HECA), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC), and the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC). She is also a proud member of the Character Collaborative. Laurie is married and has two children who, in the time it takes to blink, suddenly became young adults. One graduated from Princeton, and the other graduated (virtually, due to Covid) from the University of Pennsylvania.  Find Laurie at Laurie@one-stopcc.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

In this episode, you will hear from Angie Cooksy, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at Bradley University. Angie joined Bradley University in 2007 as an admission counselor directly following graduation. She has served at the University for the past fifteen years moving from admission counselor, to regional admission counselor, to director of admission to her current role. Angie received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Bradley University, her Masters degree in Higher Education from Bay Path University and most recently her EdD in Higher Education Leadership and Organizational Studies from Bay Path University. She is a member of Chicago Area Regional Representatives (CARR), Illinois Association of College Admission Counseling (IACAC) and the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In addition to her professional roles, Angie is the mom of two boys and makes a pretty great charcuterie board! 0:00 - Meet Angie! 1:15 - Something Angie tried that didn't work (and how it empowers her) 2:51 - Giving permission to personalize, fail, and learn 4:31 - The new normal: Year-round hiring and onboarding 6:13 - Making space to brainstorm and bring new ideas into work 7:38 - Finding opportunities to help staff do what they love and the importance of communicating what you don't want to do 10:15 - Turnover will happen, and it can be ok - "While you're here let's give you the tools in your toolbox to be an awesome professional in our office and then be a rockstar wherever you land next." "We can't keep hiring expecting that people are going to stay forever and then not invest in people and be shocked when they leave." 12:02 - Treating admissions as an entry point to other roles on campus and valuable professional skills 13:06 - Engaging and retaining staff when salaries can't compete - and a reckoning for higher ed 20:15 - The evolution of Elevate 23:19 - Build your network based upon the work being done so you can care for yourself and your team. 26:21 - Cultivating opportunities and creating advancement space in the linear structure of admission offices 30:08 - Lifting up (others') work by giving up (your) work 33:30 - Are we making a mistake taking great recruiters and taking away recruiting to make them managers? 35:11 - Don't forget the non-counselor staff as well! 37:56 - Micro professional development, internal and external, is critical to continual development 41:09 - Don't forget to prepare staff to get the most out of professional development opportunities 43:21 - How leaders can find their cohort of peers for support (and how to support yourself) 46:54 - "If your team is burned out, you have to look at yourself as a leader" 48:24 - How to continue the conversation with Angie Show notes are available on the Enrollment Insights Blog at niche.bz/podcast. In the Enrollment Insights Podcast, you'll hear about novel solutions to problems, ways to make processes better for students, and the questions that spark internal reflection and end up changing entire processes.

Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Barbara Pasalis, one of a small percentage of counselors across the nation to earn a Certificate in College Counseling from U.C.L.A. Ext. In addition, she completed the Summer Training Institute of the Independent Educational Consultants Association.  In 2003, Barbara launched Northcoast Educational Consulting. In 2010, Barbara became one of fewer than 150 counselors nationwide to earn the designation Certified Educational Planner (CEP). In Spring 2011, Barbara was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the premier professional organization in the field of educational consulting. She served as Vice President for Ethics in 2012-2013 and Vice President for Committees in 2013-2014. After rotating off the Board, she now serves on the Education & Training Committee. Barbara is a student of colleges and college trends, studying the latest developments in college admission.  She has visited over 250 colleges and universities across the United States, meeting with admissions officials to obtain the latest information on academic programs and admission trends, as well as scholarship opportunities.  Barbara annually attends professional conferences and workshops and subscribes to college counseling e-lists in order to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field. Her professional associations include the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA, Professional Member), the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Ohio Association of College Admission Counseling (OACAC) and The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC).  As a former middle and high school English teacher and an advisor to youth groups, Barbara brings to the profession over 20 years of experience working with adolescents. Find Barbara at http://nceduconsulting.com. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

Host Andrew Palumbo speaks with Angel Pérez, a former college admissions professional and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) on this episode of the Inside Admission Podcast. Angel discusses his own path to Skidmore College, transitioning to college, and financial aid and financing a college education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insideadmission/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/insideadmission/support

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) serves more than high school and college counselors who help students and families navigate the admissions process. Shanda Ivory, NACAC's director of communications, joins us this week to discuss how the pandemic might permanently change college recruiting. Will the days of college fairs in convention centers with thousands of students ever come back? Is it such a bad thing if they don't? We explore those questions and talk about how admissions professionals can strike a balance between not getting stuck and the status quo and not going after every new trend that comes along. Links to cool stuff Shanda Ivory on LinkedIn College Admission Decoded podcast 2021 NACAC National Conference Episode 202 https://media.blubrry.com/highered/highered.social/episodes/HES-0202.mp3 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Stitcher

Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 23,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. He is the primary voice of the association to government, media, and global partners. Pérez is recognized as a national thought leader and is a sought-after speaker on issues of educational equity, access, and success in American education. Prior to his arrival at NACAC, he served for 22 years as a leader in higher education where his work was described as transformative. He most recently served as vice president for enrollment and student success at Trinity College (CT), where he also taught in the educational studies department. Pérez is passionate about public policy as a platform for change. During his tenure in higher ed, the governor of Connecticut appointed him to the New England Board of Higher Education, and he was chosen by the Gates Foundation to serve on Forward50, a group of leaders presenting higher ed solutions to Congress. In 2019, a Forbes article named him the greatest influencer in college admission. Dr. Pérez's work has been featured in many media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and CBS Evening News.

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element 451, we talk with Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC). NACAC has over 16,000 members across the world focused on admissions counseling for college and university campuses. Angel discusses the tectonic shifts in college admissions advising - from varsity blues to recent changes in recruiting guidelines handed down by the feds. Policy changes and test-optional (and test blind) trends have been visible during the time of the pandemic. Additionally, angel details that NACAC's key role is advocacy, education, training, and networking, and there is real work being done with colleges and universities around declining enrollment situations. Angel also addresses the "muddy waters" of the for-profit and non-profit operating models and he responds to the question of why NACAC doesn't allow membership from career colleges. Finally, he talks about the CAREER of admissions counseling and its importance to higher education. Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents nearly 14,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. He is the primary voice of the association to government, media, and global partners. Pérez is recognized as a national thought leader and is a sought-after speaker on issues of educational equity, access, and success in American education. Check out our sponsor, Element 451, at this link: https://element451.com/edupexperience Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Reported by Education Dive, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has asked that public institutions not require entrance exam scores for the 2021-22 academic year.

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

How can we make the college admission process more student focused? From filling out FAFSA forms to demystifying the application reviews, so much can be done to help students achieve their higher education goals. Angel B Pérez, PhD, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), shares his perspectives on the opportunities for change, support, and growth. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36125]

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) annual conference was held in Louisville, KY this last September 2019. During the annual conference, NACAC leadership supported removing three provisions in its code of ethics in hopes of avoiding potential litigation from the Department of Justice. It's to early to see the full impact, but let's begin the discussion. https://www.justice.gov/atr/division-operations/division-update-spring-2019/no-poach-approach https://www.chronicle.com/article/Welcome-to-the-Wild/247253?key=OaLXj7e-XZPZeHLnkkXFWqfbI51EwnIwKIOyYnoF5ubW1uuqh9UybX9Y2BKKTvyyLVJqUi02TnhRTU83T2dxZHhlR2tyTzNjMTdsdXF3ZDJoaDFrZlFPNk9HQQ https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy--ethics/NACAC-Code-of-Ethics/ https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/advocacy-and-ethics/cepp/cepp_10_2019_final.pdf

The very next day after the first podcast by Chris Reeves and Joel Ford, the college admission world was turned upside down with 50 federal indictments on racketeering. This two-part series explores the case from the lenses of two former test center supervisors and two current high school counselors. College admissions will never be seen the same. In Part II, Chris and Joel will break down just how Rick Singer, parents and coaches worked together to unlawfully get students admitted to selective universities. Join us for Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford. Chris and Joel are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).

The very next day after the first podcast by Chris Reeves and Joel Ford, the college admission world was turned upside down with 50 federal indictments on racketeering. This two-part series explores the case from the lenses of two former test center supervisors and two current high school counselors. College admissions will never be seen the same. In Part 1, we break down how Rick Singer and his clients cheated on ACT and SAT tests. Since Joel and Chris both were former test center supervisors, they'll provide their insider opinions. Join us for Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford. Chris and Joel are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).

In the first podcast by Chris Reeves and Joel Ford, they spend time diving into the very notion of college. Everything thinks 4-year college is the path to success, but that's not all there is. As student loan debt soars to over a trillion dollars, families need to consider different options. We discuss the value of those options and suggest and new mindset is appropriate. We end with a student interview with one of Chris's seniors Katherine (37:20). Join us for Get Schooled by Reeves and Ford. Chris and Joel are members of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC).

  For this episode, which is Part 2 of 3 on my series on access and equity, I interview Marie Bigham of ACCEPT. Marie and I jam on 30 practical ways that you can increase your participation in equity and justice in the world of college admissions and beyond. Whether you're a parent, student, counselor, or admissions rep, you'll find something for you.   Marie Bigham is the founder of ACCEPT: Admissions Community Cultivating Equity and Peace Today, a social media-based action group for the admissions profession, which received the Excellence in Education Award from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling AND was honored by Facebook at the 2017 Facebook Community Summit With over 20 years in the profession, Marie has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC); as Vice Chair of the Board for Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS); and on the Board of Directors of Texas Association of College Admissions Counseling (TACAC). Marie is also the Director of College Counseling at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.   On this episode we discuss: Why you should maybe consider not using the word “ally” How to stand up for others, even when -- or especially when -- it's most uncomfortable 10 specific ways counselors and colleges can help build a more inclusive environment on their campuses Where anyone can find a treasure trove of resources on racial equity   Hope this inspires! For more information, and to download a PDF of these resources, head over to https://collegeessayguy.squarespace.com/blog/30-ways-center-justice-equity  

It might be a little late in the game if you are just beginning to formulate a parenting strategy for your college-bound student so that they will communicate, collaborate, or reciprocate to parental guidance. Recently at a parent coffee meeting, a few folks came up to me to ask how ‘hands-on' or ‘hands-free' they should be with their high school kids. On this episode, my dear friend and esteemed colleague Nancy Beane will explain how the parenting work for “college-readiness” begins in high school or even in younger grades. She will discuss what students themselves can do to prepare themselves for the realities of a multifaceted college life where you and only you are in charge of your success.About Nancy BeaneNancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.WebsiteNACACnet.orgSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

As parents, we pride ourselves on getting our teenagers ready to take off and succeed on their own. We have placed them into schools with a similar hope that they will leave prepared with skills to make good choices and to adjust to new challenges. But is thatenough? There is no disagreement among experts that it takes more than just raw talent to succeed in school, a job, or in life. So what does it take? On today's podcast, my dear friend, esteemed colleague, and college counseling expert Nancy Beane will discuss the nature of the relationship between the ‘noncognitive factors,' often referred to as soft skills, and college readiness. She believes that the key to a solid start to adulthood is well-developed Executive Function.About Nancy BeaneNancy Beane grew up in Tennessee. She graduated with honors with a B.A. in History from Agnes Scott College, has an M.A.T. in History from UNC-Chapel Hill, and has an Ed.S. in Social Studies from Georgia State University. Counting her student teaching, she spent fifteen years in public schools at every grade level but eighth before moving to The Westminster Schools in 1989. There she taught history until 2015 and has done college counseling since 1992. Her fervent belief is that every person has the potential for a positive future, and she has always encouraged her students to take advantage of opportunities for growth and development while believing in themselves.She has been actively involved in various professional organizations and is currently the President of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She also served as President of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) from 2004 to 2005, was a member of the Board of Directors of NACAC from 2008-2011, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) from 2012-2015. She has been actively involved with College Board and the Georgia Independent Colleges Association. She is an Associate Member of the Georgia Independent Counselors Association (GSCA) and an Affiliate Member of ASCA.WebsiteNACACnet.orgSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) publishes an annual report. It's called the State of College Admission. In it you'll find up-to-date information about the admission process. The practices include first-time freshmen, transfer students, and international students in the US. In this episode of Admissions Live, hear from NACAC's executive director of educational content and policy. David Hawkins will share what he has learned about factors in the admission decision. David brings insights into the status of college counseling in secondary schools. We'll also discuss common recruitment strategies that are being executed by colleges and universities.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) publishes an annual report. It's called the State of College Admission. In it you'll find up-to-date information about the admission process. The practices include first-time freshmen, transfer students, and international students in the US.In this episode of Admissions Live, hear from NACAC's executive director of educational content and policy. David Hawkins will share what he has learned about factors in the admission decision. David brings insights into the status of college counseling in secondary schools. We'll also discuss common recruitment strategies that are being executed by colleges and universities.

Welcome back after our Thanksgiving break. We hope your holiday was not ruined by college application hysteria. With about a month to go until many application deadlines hit, we would like to take up a practical topic that might affect how many applications your teenager is thinking about submitting in a few weeks. That topic is application fees. 1. The Cost For some of you, the cost of submitting an application--which is likely to be somewhere between $35 and $75 per application--is not a big deal. Even if your teenager applies to 10 or 15 schools with fees on the higher side, that cost of perhaps $1,000 is not critical in your financial picture. However, for many families, coming up with even $500 is a significant issue. A lot is written in the education press about the notion that application fees, even reasonable ones, do actually keep some kids from applying to college--especially lower-income kids and first-generation college-goers. All of us interested in improving the educational lives of our nation’s kids should view that as a problem. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, headed by USACollegeChat’s good friend Harold O. Levy, published an Issue Brief last June, entitled “Opening College Doors To Equal Educational Opportunity: Removing Barriers That Keep Most High-Achieving Students From Low-Income Families Out of Top Colleges and Universities.” (You can listen to our interview with Harold here.) Among the thoughtful recommendations in the Foundation’s excellent examination of college-going is this one: “Automatically waive application fees for students who appear to be from low-income families. Our previous research suggests that not all low-income applicants eligible for fee waivers request them.” 2. The Process We wholeheartedly agree with the Foundation. Clearly, some families are intimidated by the prospect of figuring out how to get a waiver for those application fees, even though this is one thing that most high school guidance counselors are well equipped to handle. And there are several routes to those waivers. The Common App makes it relatively easy. In completing the Common App, your teenager will be asked to declare whether and why he or she is eligible for a fee waiver. The question offers all of the choices for confirming eligibility: receiving an ACT/SAT testing fee waiver, getting free or reduced-price lunch at school, meeting family income eligibility guidelines, being enrolled in a government program that aids students from low-income families, receiving public assistance, being homeless or living in a foster home, being a ward of the state or an orphan, or being able to supply a statement from a local school or community official. If your teenager has already received a fee waiver for taking the SAT or a Subject Test, the College Board will automatically provide four FREE college application fee waivers. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) also has a form that can be used to request fee waivers. NACAC suggests using its fee waivers for up to four colleges. In most cases, at some point, your teenager’s guidance counselor will be asked to verify eligibility for the waiver. So, it is important to stay in contact with the guidance counselor to make sure that the guidance counselor knows that your teenager has applied for the waivers and that process is working. I think it is fair to say that, just as technology has made it easier to apply to colleges, it has also made it easier to get and use application fee waivers. But that doesn’t mean that some families won’t still be intimidated and/or confused by the process, especially if parents are not native English speakers. 3. Interesting Cases Let’s look at a few cases of colleges that have recently dropped the application fee. Starting this year, Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME), an excellent small liberal arts college, will automatically waive the $65 application fee “for students applying for financial aid and first-generation-to-college students (neither parent graduated from a four-year college or university),” according to its website. Trinity College (Hartford, CT), another great small liberal arts college, has eliminated its $65 application fee for first-generation college students. While it is undoubtedly helpful that colleges are making accommodations for families who need them, it was surprising to me to learn just how many colleges--including top-ranked colleges--do not have any application fees at all. For example, Reed College (Portland, OR) eliminated its $50 fee. Its website explains the decision this way: ‘It’s a small but meaningful step,’ said Crystal Williams, Dean for Institutional Diversity. ‘We want Reed to be a more inclusive community and cutting the admission fee levels the playing field at the earliest stage of the game and allows prospective students a chance to explore all their opportunities.’ (quoted from the website) Here is a short list of great colleges with no fee, in addition to our excellent military academies (you can find them all just by Googling “colleges without application fees,” just as I did): Baylor University Bryn Mawr College Carleton College Case Western Reserve University Centre College Colby College Grinnell College Hampshire College Hood College Kenyon College Mount Holyoke College Oberlin College Saint Louis University Smith College St. John’s College Tulane University Union College Wellesley College There are many, many more. To tell you the truth, I couldn’t have been more surprised. We should note, by the way, that some colleges charge a fee for a paper application, even when they do not charge a fee for an online application, like the Common App. While a lot of colleges we just named are private liberal arts colleges, let’s take a final look at a very different case--and that is The City University of New York (CUNY), with its 11 four-year colleges and seven community colleges. Elizabeth Harris at The New York Times reported on CUNY’s recent application fee changes for this application season: New York City public school students from low-income families will no longer have to pay a fee to apply to the City University of New York, . . . part of an effort to encourage more young people to go to college. Under the initiative, all high school students who meet one of a handful of criteria will be able to apply to CUNY free. The city estimated that the change will affect 37,500 students, up from about 6,500 students in recent years. More than half of the city’s public school students who enroll in college attend CUNY schools. The application fee is $65 per student, but Mayor Bill de Blasio said that while the amount can seem trivial to some, for many families it is not. And for students who are not sure about applying to college, it is one more hurdle standing in the way of their continued education. . . . In the past, CUNY granted fee waivers to students with the greatest need, according to the city’s Education Department. Now, any student who qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, who is homeless or in foster care, or whose family lives in federally subsidized public housing or receives public assistance will automatically be given a waiver. Undocumented students in those categories will also be eligible. The city’s schools chancellor, Carmen Fariña, said students would not need to apply to skip the fee, so this requires no extra step. (quoted from the article) I think this is a great move by CUNY, but let me go one step more. Why should any student have to pay an application fee to a public university in his or her own home state? It seems to me that no application fee should be one of the perks of public higher education--if not for all students, then at least for students in that state. If an application fee is an obstacle to students--as many have said it is--then shouldn’t that obstacle be removed in public higher education? Maybe then we would have more students from low-income families and even middle-income families applying to the great public flagship university in their own state or to the public universities in states that are lucky enough to have more than one. 4. A Final Thought While application fee waivers can help solve the problem of getting more lower-income students to apply to college and even to apply to more colleges so that they can have a wider selection of colleges to choose from next spring, what about kids from middle-income families and even upper-income families who do not qualify for the waivers? I think we have said this before, but it bears repeating right now: Limiting the number of colleges your teenager can apply to because of the cost of making the applications could be penny wise and pound foolish. We continue to believe that it is important for kids to have as many options as possible once those acceptance letters come in. If a couple of hundred dollars now means that your teenager is looking at more options next April, then we think it is worth it. We don’t say that lightly, but we know that giving teenagers their best chance to choose a college from among a handful of acceptances can be priceless and can be a sound investment for many years to come. So, it’s still not too late to add a few colleges to the list--especially if you have not maxed out your Common App slots! The Kindle ebook version of our book, How To Find the Right College, is on sale for $0.99 through 2016! Read it on your Kindle device or download the free Kindle app for any tablet or smartphone. The book is also available as a paperback workbook. Ask your questions or share your feedback by... Leaving a comment on the show notes for this episode at http://usacollegechat.org/episode101 Calling us at (516) 900-6922 to record a question on our USACollegeChat voicemail if you want us to answer your question live on our podcast Connect with us through... 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Higher Ed Live is excited to partner once again with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) on a virtual book club initiative aimed to connect college admission professionals through regular book discussions. The #NACACreads book chat is a fun way to keep up with trends and network with colleagues on Twitter. In an effort to elevate these discussions Admissions Live host Chris D’Orso will interview Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult, the next #NACACReads selection. Bring your questions to this live broadcast and save the date for the upcoming #NACACreads chat, May 17.

Cincinnati Business Talk highlights the positive side of Cincinnati area businesses. We will be talking to CEOs who have won awards or who examplary. Today's guest is Craig Heldman, CEO of Hobsons.  Craig joined Hobsons in 1995.  As CEO, Craig has learned that a company’s people and culture are critical to success. This is why Craig defines Hobsons’ culture of collaboration and passion for education as “the engine driving Hobsons’ business.” He is also an active participant in a number of industry organizations, including the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRO), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), where he holds a position on the Corporate & Philanthropic Council. Prior to joining Hobsons, Craig held a variety of sales management positions at Procter & Gamble USA. Hobsons is an education solutions company dedicated to helping educators, administrators, students, and families maximize success through every stage of the learning lifecycle. Our solutions serve millions of students across more than 7,500 schools, colleges, and universities worldwide. The show aired live at 4 PM on Friday December 14th at 4PM.  Listen to this link: http://tobtr.com/s/4111433 You can listen to the show on Apple iTunes as a Podcast. You can add the podcast at:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss You can add Cincy-Business-Talk as an RSS feed to your Outlook email program. The exact feed http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss