National Conference Sponsors 

NACAC is grateful to the following organizations for their generous sponsorship support of our 66th National Conference - support which allows us to provide our attendees with a conference rich in programming and networking opportunities.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Common Application

Judy Whitman
Special Assistant to the
Executive Director
The Common Application, Inc.
13135 Lee Jackson Hwy, Suite 300
Fairfax, VA  22033
703/378-9788

The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that, since its founding 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.  We serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications - online and in print - that students and school officials may submit to any of our more than 400 members.  Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process.

GOLD SPONSORS

Landmark College, Putney, Vermont

Dale Herold
VP of Enrollment
River Road South
Putney, VT  05346
802/387-6718

Landmark College, Putney, Vermont provides students with the skills and strategies to achieve their true potential in higher education. New students are placed in developmentally appropriate classes that address their specific academic skills. Students use assistive technology to improve the efficiency of their work. As students near graduation, classes become more challenging, and students work with greater independence in order to prepare for the transition into competitive four-year programs.

SILVER SPONSORS 

The New York Times Knowledge Network

Felice Nudelman Executive Director, Education 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY  10018 212/556-4581

The New York Times Knowledge Network will be offering a new course this fall on the admission process with Jacques Steinberg, NYT national education correspondent, author of "The Gatekeepers: Inside the Admissions Process of a Premier College,'' a Times best-seller, and creator and moderator of The Choice blog.  The course will feature exclusive on-camera interviews by Jacques Steinberg with the deans of admission from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, who will take participants behind closed doors to walk them through their selection processes.

Saint Louis University

Jean Marie Gilman
Dean, Admission
1 Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO  63103
314/977-3415

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,000 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Through teaching, research, health care and community service, Saint Louis University has provided one-of-a-kind education, leadership and service for 192 years.

United States Coast Guard Academy

Patricia Soares
Associate Director of Admissions
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT  06320
860/701-6290

The United States Coast Guard Academy offers an elite higher education, rigorous professional development, and an integrated life experience – emphasizing academics, physical fitness, character and leadership. Graduates go directly to positions of leadership in The United States Coast Guard, one of the most admired organizations in the world. The Academy features an impressive teacher-student ratio and waterfront campus with a small college feel. Coast Guard Cadets devote themselves to an honor concept and graduate to work, in meaningful careers of selfless service to others. More rigorous than a non-military college – but for the right candidates – USCGA is the opportunity of a lifetime. 

BRONZE SPONSORS

College Majors 101

Andrew Leidner
Founder
2101 Vista Parkway, #221
West Palm Beach, FL  33411
561/228-6182

College Majors 101 is where students learn what the various majors actually are, and universities showcase the strength of their individual programs. Each major has its own “channel” where students see university made videos, professional associations, publications, and future employers. Students can also “get recruited” by universities for their best, newest or least known majors. CM101 is a university funded resource that is free for students, parents, and guidance professionals to use.

CollegeNET, Inc.

Dawna Allison
Marketing Manager
805 SW Broadway, Suite 1600
Portland, OR  97205
503/973-5200

CollegeNET improves efficiencies and communication for higher education with advanced web-based technologies that support admissions, class and event scheduling, space and resource management, course evaluation, commencement, alumni relations, and IT change management.

Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)

Ms. Marty O'Connell
Executive Director
1040 Tracy Meadows Drive
Westminster, MD  21158
410/857-8748

Colleges That Change Lives, Inc. (CTCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. We support the goal of each student finding a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college. We were founded as a result of Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope, who passed away in September 2008, but his mission lives on through the work of CTCL.

Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling

Linda Haffner
Executive Assistant
P.O. Box 279
Mount Prospect, IL  60056-0299
800-829-0176

The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) is an organization of counseling professionals dedicated to serving students as they explore options and make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. IACAC members are counselors, admission or financial aid officers, active retirees, or students who are concerned about the future of education in the State of Illinois and in the nation. IACAC is committed to maintaining high standards which foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process.

Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling

Chuck May
Senior Associate Director
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO  65211
573/882-2458

The Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling (MOACAC) is a non-profit organization consisting of admissions professionals, high school counselors and educational organizations. Our association strives to help students and their families through the college selection process, enabling them to make sound, informed decisions on their future.  We are dedicated to serving families as they explore options and make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.

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