College Admissions
The Future Learner: Navigating AI and Admissions at the IECA 2026 European Regional Symposium
Paris’s popularity has been reshaped and enhanced by artificial intelligence. In 2024, it was the second most visited city in the world, and, for better or worse, the ninth most visited city in 2025, according to Euromonitor International. Paris is also where IECA’s 2026 European Regional Symposium was held from February 27 to 28. We…
Read MoreIECA Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Third Annual Advocacy Day
It is an interesting time to work in education. Teen mental health concerns abound, and the political climate in the United States is causing significant unrest, concern, and confusion. So, what better time to gather a group of independent educational consultants (IECs) to venture to our nation’s capital to meet with senators and representatives about…
Read MoreIECA Responds to Rick Singer’s Release from Prison and Plan to Resume College Counseling
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, William “Rick” Singer, mastermind of the “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, has been released from federal prison and plans to resume college counseling. Singer, along with over 50 people, including Division I coaches, CEOs, and high-profile Hollywood actors, pleaded guilty or were convicted for the admissions conspiracy.…
Read MoreIECA Responds to Rick Singer’s Sentencing
IECA responded to today’s sentencing of Rick Singer, mastermind of the “Operation Varsity Blues” college admissions scheme, which has included the conviction of more than 50 people. While Singer’s wrongdoing has resulted in a jail sentence today, and both parents and athletic directors have been similarly found guilty, these punishments have not resulted in fixing…
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