By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications COLUMBUS, OHIO, Sept. 20, 2025 – On opening day of NACAC Conference 2025, renowned researcher and best-selling author Brené Brown encouraged attendees to lean into vulnerability. On closing day of the conference, a few NACAC members did just that as they took the stage [...] The post The power of vulnerability: NACAC members share their own stories of trials and triumph appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications COLUMBUS, OHIO, Sept. 19, 2025 – Despite the intense scrutiny aimed at college and university presidents today, a panel of former college presidents unanimously agreed: They’d do the job again. Barbara K. Altmann, former president of Franklin and Marshall College (PA), Joanne [...] The post Former college presidents reflect on turbulent times and why they’d do it again appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NA...| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications COLUMBUS, OHIO, Sept. 18, 2025 – In a joyful moment years ago, Brené Brown remembers watching her daughter hop into her senior prom date’s truck as he held the door open for her. Brown remembers saying to herself, “I’m so grateful I get [...] The post Brené Brown: Lean into joy and vulnerability to avoid burnout, lead effectively appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Mabrookah Heneidi Executive Director Gazan Student Support Network (Jordan) What drew you to the world of college admission counseling? Many of my colleagues describe falling into this career — I feel as though it has chased me my entire adult life. My first experience in college admissions counseling began when I was a college student [...] The post Meet Mabrookah Heneidi appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
December 2-4, 2025 About this workshop Enrollment plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of colleges and universities. Today, admission leaders are increasingly called upon to deliver data-driven insights that influence and often define institutional strategy. Are you prepared to occupy a seat at your institution's strategy table? This immersive, three-day [...] The post Strategic Data Management for Enrollment Leaders Workshop 2025 appeared first on National Association for College A...| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
This message was sent to NACAC members on September 10, 2025.It is with sincere appreciation and reverence that I write today to share that David Hawkins, one of the most enduring and influential leaders in our association’s history, will step down from his role at the end of this year. David’s contributions to NACAC and [...] The post Time to Honor and Celebrate the Immeasurable Contributions of David Hawkins appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Anita Doddi College Counselor Collegewise What drew you to the world of college admission counseling? My background is actually in student and academic affairs at the college level. I love being on a campus and building relationships across campus. When I had my own kids, I needed to figure out the whole work/life balance piece. [...] The post Meet Anita Doddi appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications With support from Strada Education Foundation, NACAC is launching a Designing Your Life (DYL) Fellowship that will train high school counselors and college access advisors in a proven life-design curriculum that’s been adapted to help students make informed college and career decisions. Rooted [...] The post NACAC launches life-design coaching fellowship for student counselors appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (N...| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
NACAC is pleased to announce the results of this year’s Annual Member Vote! Chair-Elect of the Board Tahirah Jordan Crawford Director of Multicultural Recruitment Columbia University (NY) Board Trustee Jonathan Ferrell Director of College Counseling Pace Academy (GA) Board Trustee Amy| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Autumn Richards Director of College and Career Services Mariemont High School (OH) What drew you to your current position? My career in higher education has always been centered around supporting students in the “in between.” My first role was in undergraduate admissions at Mount St. Joseph University (OH), then I moved on to success coaching [...] The post Meet Autumn Richards appeared first on National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Dr. Maritza Cha Adjunct Professor and School Counselor University of [...]| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications After a nationwide search, Erwin Hesse, a first-generation college graduate, is the inaugural director of the Center for Innovation in College Admission — one of NACAC’s most ambitious initiatives that aims to reimagine the college| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
This message was sent to NACAC members on June 26, 2025 In a letter to Congress and the administration in January 2025, NACAC articulated a vision for building, not dismantling, educational opportunity in the United States. We did so with the knowledge that those in control of the executive and legislative branches intended to tear| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
College Advice for STUDENTS Not sure where to start in your college search? NACAC has a number of helpful resources and articles to help guide your journey. Learn More College Fairs and More The Fall 2024 college fairs schedule is now available! Visit our college| National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
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