Duration: 60 Minutes
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This Webinar provides a detailed overview of trends in college admission counseling that are summarized in the 2009 State of College Admission report. Attendees will learn about major trends in high school graduation and college enrollment, applications to college and collegiate selectivity, admission policies (such as early decision, early action, and wait lists) that differ from regular admission, factors in the admission decision at colleges and universities, college counseling in high schools, and admission office staff and budgeting.
The State of College Admission report has been cited in media outlets ranging from national (New York Times, CNN, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post) to regional and local. The report provides valuable context for college admission officers, who are often asked to provide comparisons of institutional trends to national trends, and high school counselors, who face questions from parents about common perceptions and misperceptions about college admission.
Target Audience: Both NACAC members and nonmembers involved in college admission and counseling will benefit from the information provided. Members of the media may also benefit from the national overview of the college admission and counseling processes.
Trends Discussed:
- Demographic trends in high school graduation and college enrollment
- Application trends and college selectivity
- Admission practices (such as Early Decision, Early Action, and Wait Lists) that differ from ‘regular’ admission
- Factors in colleges’ admission decisions
- High school counseling ratios, time on task, and college outreach
- College admission office budgets, staff, and application-to-staff ratios
- Institution-level trends in applications, acceptance rates, and yield
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of college admission data at the full population of four-year colleges in the United States
- Understand challenges faced by school counselors and the types of services and information provided by school counselors about college admission at public and private high schools across the United States
- Be familiar with larger trends affecting individual schools and institutions in the area of college admission counseling
Question and Answer Session: Our presenters will respond to questions during the webinar.
Presenters:
David Hawkins
Director of Public Policy and Research
National Association for College Admission Counseling
David Hawkins has served as the Director of Public Policy and Research for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) since 2000. David is the creator and current editor of NACAC’s State of College Admission report, conducts government relations advocacy, and acts as a media liaison for NACAC. David’s prior work experience includes service as Research Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and as a Congressional Affairs specialist for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton Administration. David received a BA and MA in Government from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
Melissa Clinedinst
Assistant Director for Research
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Melissa Clinedinst has served as the Assistant Director for Research for the National Association for College Admission Counseling since 2006. Melissa is the current author of NACAC’s State of College Admission report and manages the association’s research program. Melissa’s prior work includes service as a research analyst for the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) in Washington, DC. Melissa received a BA in psychology and biology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, and completed graduate coursework in developmental psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Other Publications and Resources:
• NACAC Research Web page
• Prior Years’ State of College Admission Reports
• NACAC Research Update RSS feed
About NACAC
NACAC is an Arlington, VA-based education association of more than 11,000 secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The association, founded in 1937, is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice.
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