New NACAC Mission & Vision

NACAC's new mission and vision position the association centrally in the professional lives of its members and as an advocate for a more accessible and equitable future for higher education.

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Further expand your antiracist and diversity, equity, and inclusion knowledge in series two of this professional development series from NACAC, created specifically for counseling and admission professionals.

NACAC Chair of the Board Ffiona Rees and CEO Angel B. Pérez will host a webinar from 3-4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 22 to continue the conversation from the State of the Association/Annual Membership meeting held last month at the national conference in Seattle.

An exclusive NACAC member benefit! If you're responsible for a student loan, you can now tackle this debt with help from NACAC and the Savi Student Loan Repayment Tool.

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Character Collaborative and NACAC to Launch Third Training Course

The Character Collaborative and National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) today announced the launch of “Application Essays: Evaluating and Advising with Character in Mind” the third course in a series designed to provide guidance on the value of character attributes in colleges and schools.

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Professional Certificate in College Admission

Register for "Professional Certificate in College Admission for Emerging Leaders" (ELP), a foundational, online course for newly hired and beginning college admission staff at higher education institutions. Includes certificate and digital learning badge. New cohort starts Dec. 13.

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NACAC Virtual College Fairs: Student Registration Now Open

Students can get an early start on college planning by signing up to attend free NACAC Virtual College Fairs. The eight fairs happening this fall offer students the chance to interact with hundreds of institutions as they pursue their college dreams.

Upcoming Events

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2021 Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI)

Explore campus diversity, multicultural recruitment, and more.

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Announcing the Results of the Special Member Vote

In his latest column, NACAC President Todd Rinehart announced the results of the Special Member Vote. By a more than two-thirds majority, the amendments were approved, making it possible for all eligible NACAC members to take part in the election of board directors and officers in Fall 2021 and in the years to come.

Member Stories

NACAC has provided me with a network of support with professionals that encounter and overcome many of the same challenges I deal with every day. Having access to these mentors and leaders makes me feel more motivated about the work we do in admission and navigating these challenges is essential for staying in the field and achieving professional growth.

NACAC has allowed me to create professional relationships with colleagues across the world and I know that I can pick up the phone and call any NACAC member to help me in guiding a student properly or to simply listen when things can feel unfair in the college admission process. I am so grateful for the continued conversations on hard topics that affect our students.

NACAC has provided me the opportunity to connect with leaders in our field, to establish relationships, and to acquire knowledge that has allowed me to grow professionally. For me, NACAC is a trusted resource that provides valuable information at every level of your career, a professional roadmap of sorts.