LGBTQ Students
LGBTQ students are often faced with a unique set of challenges and considerations throughout their college search and application 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.
Veterans
Find resources on supporting veterans through the college admission process.
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.
Antiracist Education Institute
Expand your antiracist and diversity, equity, and inclusion knowledge with this new series from NACAC, created specifically for counseling and admission professionals. You'll learn how to implement appropriate practices and strategies within your office and in your work with students to eliminate bias when advising or considering students for college admission.
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NACAC has now hosted three sessions of our Antiracist Education Institute and served more than 700 professionals. As I reflect on our work so far, I’m reminded of the story of the Amazing Blendini—the death-defying, high-wire, tightrope walker.
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Black and African Diaspora 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 LGBTQ+ and Allies SIG provides opportunities for members to discuss issues of college admission that affect LGBTQ+ 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.