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Statement from NACAC on Supreme Court decision in race-conscious admission cases
June 29, 2023 We are disheartened by the Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious college admission. While the court recognized that admission offices can consider students’ full identities through their lived experiences in information reflected in the college application, we are dismayed at the extent [...]
NACAC Global Universities Fair
NACAC’s inaugural Global Universities Fair arrives in London, U.K., this fall The event on November 11 is hosted by Northeastern University, London. With universities seeking more support to engage with prospective international students, NACAC will hold an inaugural Global Universities Fair this [...]
Two leading college access champions set to join NACAC Board of Directors
The appointments broaden the experience and industry expertise among NACAC’s board members. Arlington, VA (June 1, 2023) – Two newly appointed board members will join the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Board of Directors. Both appointees bring broad experience and knowledge in [...]
Tommy Amal joins NACAC as Director of Philanthropy and Enterprise Development
In this new role for NACAC, Amal will generate support for innovative programs and services. Arlington, VA (June 1, 2023) – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is pleased to welcome Tommy Amal as the association’s inaugural Director of Philanthropy and Enterprise [...]
NACAC Statement on Texas Senate Bill 763
May 25, 2023 With thousands of school counselors as part of our association, we at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) are concerned about Texas Senate Bill 763. The bill allows public schools to employ unlicensed chaplains or have them as volunteers [...]
Advocacy and Policy Update | May 17, 2023
Jump ahead to: NACAC joins calls to discourage cuts in non-defense discretionary programs spending NACAC joined more than 750 organizations – including several NACAC affiliates from across the country -- on a sign-on letter discouraging deep cuts to non-defense program spending [...]
New State of College Admission report offers interactive source for admission trend data
To provide access to information sooner, the report’s sections will be released in phases. The first release focuses on selectivity rates. Known as the central source of college admission trend data, the State of College Admission report from NACAC has been redesigned as [...]
Advocacy and Policy Update | May 2, 2023
Jump ahead to: Durbin letter warns educators about predatory institutions Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) issued a letter to Illinois educators—though applicable in all states—warning about the hazards of predatory postsecondary institutions and encouraging students to use federal resources to avoid fraud [...]
2023 College Openings Update offers options for students
The listing includes daily updates from institutions seeking students for the fall term. Arlington, VA (May 2, 2023) – More than 250 colleges and universities nationwide are still accepting applications from students seeking openings this fall, according to the 2023 College Openings Update from the [...]
CJ Powell joins NACAC as Director of Advocacy
Powell will lead a portfolio of advocacy activities to support NACAC’s focus on improving equity and access in college admission. Arlington, VA (April 20, 2023) – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is pleased to welcome CJ Powell, as the association’s new [...]