With IECA as Partner, College Week Live Kicks off Fall Program Wednesday

November 3, 2009 | no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA

One measure of the success of College Week Live is that the number of days for this virtual college fair has doubled, from two last spring to four in the fall of 2009. During the dates of November 4 – 7, College Week Live will connect students from across the country and the world to the college search and application process without leaving their home, office, or school.

Among the highlights: the opportunity to speak to representatives of over 300 colleges, the chance to hear keynote presentations via Webcast (including Ted Fiske of Fiske Guide and representatives from the Department of Education, among many others), and the chance to video chat live with college students.

One of the most popular features last spring was the “Counselor-on-Call” chat area where students and parents by the hundreds were able to pose questions to professional counselors. IECA is pleased that only IECA Members will be staffing the counselor-on-call area, and are doing so as volunteers.This recognition that IECA members are the most knowledgeable, competent, and informed advisors is much appreciated. I’m thrilled that more than 50 IECA members have pledged an average of two hours each of service. They expect to answer questions ranging from testing, to volunteer service, to financial aid, and much, much more.

For more details on this wonderful event, visit collegeweeklive.com.