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Archive for July, 2011

STI Participant Leads Tour of U Penn

July 29, 20111 comment

by Alan J. Sheptin, MBA, IECA Student Member (NY), Sheptin Tutoring Group, LLC When I saw that the IECA Summer Training Institute afforded me and my fellow trainees a free evening this week in my “second home” of Philadelphia, I jumped at the chance to show off the schools of University City. After all, I … Read more »

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What STI Attendees Are Saying

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by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) Yesterday’s Summer Training Institute began with Joan Koven telling the attendees that “you are the message” and that independent educational consultants need to “inspire” and “share their vision.” For the faculty, sharing our knowledge, giving glimpses into our practices and providing encouragement is an integral part of … Read more »

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Are the Long Days at STI Really Worth It? Without a Doubt!

July 28, 20111 comment

by James ‘Bar’ Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) Since 2004 I have participated, either as an attendee or faculty member, in IECA’s Summer Training Institute. Now I chose my words carefully there, as this 4-1/2 day intensive training is indeed participatory for all involved. A few observations about STI 2011: #1. If you have ever participated … Read more »

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Making Connections at STI and Beyond

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by Charlotte Klaar, M.S., IECA Member (MD) from IECA’s Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore The Summer Training Institute is now in day three and the class has bonded well and is eagerly asking questions and gathering information. While these are important, what is also happening is that the new IECs who are here are making … Read more »

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Information Dump: The Summer Training Experience for Upcoming Independent Educational Consultants

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by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association From the 2011 Summer Training Institute, Swarthmore, PA Picture a dump truck, no, more like three dump trucks. Each filled to the top with information every independent educational consultant (IEC) should know in order to be knowledgeable, competent professionals. Now we can assume that under normal … Read more »

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Curious About IECA’s Summer Training Institute? Then, Read This…

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by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) from IECA’s Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA What a wonderful day it was at IECA’s 2011 Summer Training Institute! Yesterday began at 7:30 a.m., sharing breakfast and conversation with the attendees. By 8:15, we were in the large classroom listening to IECA member Joan Koven (Pennsylvania) present … Read more »

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5 Key Trends for IECs During Second Half of 2011

July 27, 20111 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association From the 2011 Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA Yesterday afternoon we opened the Summer Training Institute with an amazing group of 100 attendees and 20 faculty and staff, including a number of “visiting” admission professionals. In the first afternoon attendees explored the resources, knowledge, experts, and … Read more »

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Succeeding as an Educator and Business Owner are Not Mutually Exclusive

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by Charlotte Klaar, M.S. IECA Member (MD) From IECA’s Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA It is so exciting for me to be in Philadelphia teaching at STI once again. As is the case each year, a dynamic, involved, and interesting group of participants has arrived and they are eager to learn about the independent … Read more »

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My Return to Swarthmore and IECA’s Summer Training Institute

July 26, 2011no comments

by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) I am excited to be back at Swarthmore College for my second year as a member of the faculty at IECA’s Summer Training Institute (STI). Teaching people about the profession I love is exciting, energizing, and educational. Yes, I find that when I pass along my knowledge, … Read more »

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Current Trends and Issues in College Admissions: An Update from NEACAC

July 19, 20114 comments

By Joan Casey, M.Ed, IECA Member (Massachusetts) A highlight of the recent New England Association for College Admissions Counseling (NEACAC) annual conference was the open forum on Current Trends and Issues in College Admissions. School counselors, college admissions officers, and independent educational consultants shared their perspectives on the new and unexpected from last year’s admissions … Read more »

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