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		<title>Financial Aid &#8220;Shopping Sheet&#8221; on the Horizon</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/02/06/financial-aid-shopping-sheet-on-the-horizon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire Law</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by C. Claire Law, M.S., IECA (South Carolina) The January 30 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the White House will soon require colleges to offer students and parents a  “standard” comparison shopping sheet that will enable parents and students to compare and contrast multiple awards from multiple colleges. This form comes just after ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/02/06/financial-aid-shopping-sheet-on-the-horizon/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Student Privacy: Is There Even a Line to Cross?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Snyder</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Emily Snyder, IECA (Virginia) Last week, many major media outlets focused on right to privacy issues surrounding Google’s decision, effective March 1, to share personal information with no opportunity for individuals to opt out. At almost exactly the same time that the news about Google was being released, I was involved in a discussion ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/02/01/student-privacy-is-there-even-a-line-to-cross/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>College Affordability for Middle Class Families</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Levy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jeff Levy, Associate Member, IECA (California) I applaud Jane Klemmer’s “Appeal to Government Leaders on College Affordability,” which was posted on the IECA blog January 27. Her wonderful piece reflects the understanding that not only is affordability at the core of the anxiety most parents are experiencing, but it is an issue of global ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/01/30/college-affordability-for-middle-class-families/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Whose Essay Is This Anyway?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcia Kramer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marcia Kramer, IECA (NJ) I e-mailed Gabe and his parents: “You need to rewrite this essay. It sounds like an adult wrote it.” I decided I’d save the explanation about the admissions reps knowing how 17-year-olds write for the later discussion we would be sure to have when Gabe’s parents denied writing the piece ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/01/18/whose-essay-is-this-anyway/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Independent Educational Consulting At the Tipping Point: What Colleges Need to Know as Private College Consulting Explodes</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/20/independent-educational-consulting-at-the-tipping-point-what-colleges-need-to-know-as-private-college-consulting-explodes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA from New Orleans &#38; the NACAC 2011 Conference The title of this blog is shared with the presentation I will offer Saturday morning (8:30 a.m., room 293 in the Convention Center) during NACAC. More importantly, it conveys a growing truth brought on by a few simple facts: (1) As ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/20/independent-educational-consulting-at-the-tipping-point-what-colleges-need-to-know-as-private-college-consulting-explodes/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The College Search Begins: What Every Student Deserves</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-college-search-begins-what-every-student-deserves/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As students head back to school, attention will quickly turn to the college application process as seniors prepare for standardized tests, gathering recommendations, preparing activities lists, and tackling their essay. Those loved and hated rankings come out any day. Not surprisingly, media attention to the college search and application ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-college-search-begins-what-every-student-deserves/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Why Join Your Local ACAC</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/01/why-join-your-local-acac-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane Klemmer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Jane Klemmer, IECA Member (New York) When I arrived at Marist College for the annual NYSACAC Executive Board summer retreat a few weeks ago, I experienced the comforting sensation of coming back to a familiar place, not unlike the feeling I have when I reconnect with my IECA colleagues at our conferences. I looked ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/01/why-join-your-local-acac-2/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nearly 100 Presenters will Examine Hot Topics in College Admission, Boarding Schools, Special Purpose Programs &amp; Independent Educational Consulting</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/18/nearly-100-presenters-will-examine-hot-topics-in-college-admission-boarding-schools-special-purpose-programs-independent-educational-consulting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA IECA&#8217;s Conference registration for our 35th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas opens this week. Attendees will be treated to exceptional opportunities for networking, information exchange, and unique keynotes from nationally recognized experts. In addition, dozens of breakout sessions will allow attendees to personalize their attendance. Tracks allow for independent ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/18/nearly-100-presenters-will-examine-hot-topics-in-college-admission-boarding-schools-special-purpose-programs-independent-educational-consulting/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Rundown of the U.K. Application Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Furth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Sandy Furth, M.S., IECA Member (Colorado) Going to university in the United Kingdom holds tremendous appeal for a variety of reasons. First thoughts that pop into heads are the romantic visions of Bronte, Austin, Harry Potter, Catherine and William. Second thoughts, and maybe first thoughts now, are bang for the buck—a degree in three ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/10/a-rundown-of-the-u-k-application-process/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>An IECA Consultant’s Journey with Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/08/an-ieca-consultant%e2%80%99s-journey-with-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Luse</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/08/an-ieca-consultant%e2%80%99s-journey-with-technology/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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