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Featured On Demand Webinars

More Than a Fad: Making Sense of Gap Year Growth

This webinar was originally presented on April 24, 2013.
Cost: $30 for members/$40 for nonmembers

 

About this webinar: More and more high school seniors are considering taking a gap year before they enroll in college, and there are a wide variety of reasons for doing so. This webinar will discuss why taking a gap year is becoming more popular, what students should be thinking about as they consider the array of options, how to find those options, recent research on the positive outcomes that taking a gap year can have on students' academic performance once they enroll in college, and the establishment of the non-profit American Gap Association as a standards-setting association.

 

Presenters:

Bob Clagett, Director of College Counseling at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (TX)
Ethan Knight, Founder of Carpe Diem Education (OR)

 

 

 

Shopping Sheets and College Scorecards: A Comparative Look at the Federal Government’s Financial Planning Resources
This webinar was originally presented on April 10, 2013.
Cost: FREE

About this Webinar: More and more, Americans understand the critical role that earning a college degree plays in their lives, with prospects for higher earnings and further advancements that extend throughout their careers. However, one of the greatest challenges Americans face is the rising cost of higher education.

To help students and families make informed decisions about their choice for higher education, the U.S. Department of Education has provided students with a set of consumer tools to help guide their choices. This Webinar will provide a rundown as to the benefits of these resources—explaining the nuts and bolts of each in the process.

Presenters:
Carney McCullough, U.S. Department of Education (DC)
Michael Itzkowitz, U.S. Department of Education (DC)

 

 

 

About NACAC Webinars

NACAC Webinars offer relevant professional development presentations for today's industrious practitioners. Earn Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEUS) by watching live or via NACAC's On Demand Webinar Center!