LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ students are often faced with a unique set of challenges and considerations throughout their college search and application process.
Veterans
Find resources on supporting veterans through the college admission process.
Foreign and Refugee Students
Since taking office in January 2017, the Trump administration has made several decisions that will impact the ability of foreign nationals to pursue higher education studies in the United States. Learn more about these decisions.
Diversity and Access
Regardless of whether institutions use race-conscious or race-neutral admission policies, NACAC recognizes and seeks to educate the community on the substantial benefits derived from a diverse student body and the complexity of the admission process.
Into the Unknown
As the coronavirus reshapes the college admission process for the high school class of 2021, school counselors adapt their communication methods, predictions, and advice for students.
Learn MoreNACAC Opposes Latest Effort to Repeal DACA Program
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) today expressed its disappointment that the Trump Administration is again trying to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Learn MoreNACAC Opposes Presidential Memorandum Aimed at Undocumented Immigrants
NACAC today expressed its disappointment with President Trump’s issuance of a memorandum that prohibits the US Census Bureau from counting undocumented individuals during this year’s census. Census data is used to allocate federal funding to schools and many other community organizations. By blocking a full and accurate count of US residents, the Trump administration is essentially denying full federal funding to schools and other organizations required to serve all students, regardless of immigration status.
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African American SIG
The African American Special Interest Group will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help the students and the community realize their full potential, with particular emphasis on African American's transition to postsecondary education.
Asian American/Pacific Islander SIG
The mission of the Asian/Pacific Islander Special Interest Group is to bring awareness of Asian/Pacific Islander issues to NACAC members.
LGBTQ+ SIG
The GLBTQ and Allies SIG provides opportunities for members to discuss issues of college admission that affect GLBTQ students and others.
Latino/Hispanic SIG
The Latino/Hispanic Special Interest Group represents the perspectives and concerns of those professionals who are responsible for the counseling, guidance, education, recruitment and transition (from high school to college) of Latino/Hispanic students. It is also responsible for the dissemination, discussion and representation of any and all related topics, issues and trends relevant to Latino/Hispanic college admission counseling.