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An IECA Consultant’s Journey with Technology

August 8, 20113 comments

by Suzanne Luse, IECA Member (Minnesota) Ten years ago this month, I launched Suzanne Luse and Associates, Inc. At that time, I was a total novice with technology and did not know the difference between an e-mail address and a Web site. So my journey to utilizing technology in my business began! We work with … Read more »

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IECA Members Offer College Search Advice to Go See Campus Users

August 1, 20111 comment

by Kevin Preis, Ed.M., Founder of Go See Campus   This year marks the second term of IECA’s strategic partnership with Go See Campus. Just in case… you haven’t seen it mentioned in IECA’s e-mail updates, I haven’t chatted with you on the phone, or we didn’t share a bowl of Cincinnati chili at the IECA … Read more »

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In this Weekend’s Classifieds: Become an Independent Educational Consultant

July 5, 20113 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA In a Fulton County (GA) newspaper this weekend was a little help wanted ad in the classified section. It sought individuals, of whatever background, whatever experience, whatever education, and whatever motivation, to join a firm and learn how to become an independent educational consultant (IEC). As a little enticement, … Read more »

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Trends in College Admissions: Are They All Accurate?

May 24, 20112 comments

by Emily Snyder, IECA Member (Virginia) Like many of you, I’ve been following all the recent “trends” in college admissions that are being reported now that the 2011 admissions season is winding down. Based on theory, but more empirically on hard data from my own practice, I agree with most of what is being touted—the … Read more »

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Charitable Opportunities for Troubled Teens, Part 2

May 13, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA By most estimates there are some 5 million youths in America who suffer from emotional and behavioral disabilities. Of these, only 20% carry a diagnosis and receive some treatment. The majority? They drop out of school, land in detention facilities, or worse. One thing we know, as well, is … Read more »

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Anxiety Over College Admissions

May 11, 20113 comments

by Janet Rosier, IECA Member (Connecticut) I was chosen to participate on a panel to discuss the film “The Race to Nowhere” at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven in March of this year. After the screening, the audience members were encouraged to give their impressions. The tension in the room was palpable. … Read more »

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In New Poll from AP, Students Express Frustration with School Guidance

April 26, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The Associated Press released a poll last week that sought feedback from high school graduates about the help and support provided to them by their school-based counselors as they began exploring colleges, trade schools, or work. A majority said that their school wasn’t good at helping them choose a … Read more »

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It’s ALWAYS About the Match

April 14, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Two very different experiences yesterday brought home the singular message that has dominated this profession since it was “created” more than 35 years ago. Yesterday morning I participated in a research session sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives Foundation. Along with eight other association CEOs, we delved … Read more »

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Executive Functioning: What Every IEC and Admission Rep Needs to Know

April 11, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Experts describe executive functions as those activities we engage in that are beyond automatic impulses. No licking the icing off someone else’s piece of cake even though it looks delicious; getting up to go to school even though we’re tired and the bed is oh-so-toasty. While a host of … Read more »

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IECs and School Counselors: What Do We Have in Common?

February 18, 20111 comment

by Emily Snyder, M.A., IECA Professional Member (Virginia) Yesterday I attended a meeting to learn more about how to utilize NACAC’s Member-to-Member portal for sharing information. What ultimately emerged from the meeting, however, was a much more philosophical discussion—which I found quite valuable —mostly surrounding the impact of technology on ethics, current trends, and future … Read more »

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