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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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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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The Changing Nature of International Students Coming to the U.S. and What it All Means for IECs

June 9, 20113 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA In recent months I have found an increasing amount of my time is spent exploring international issues. More international applicants to IECA, which requires greater scrutiny, new policies explored relative to per-head payments to international agents, increased interest among members to reach the growing Chinese market…the list goes on. Of … Read more »

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My Journey to Become an Independent Educational Consultant: A Song in Progress

June 2, 20115 comments

by Ryan Luse Substantial changes and choices in life have always had a music-like quality for me. My recent decision to become an independent educational consultant and leave the corporate life behind is certainly one of those transformative tunes. I like to think of this career ride I have jump started as more lyrical than … 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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Move over “Helicopter Parents” – A Hybrid Parent Has Replaced You

May 10, 20116 comments

by Kathie Carnahan, IECA Member (Louisiana) As college IECs sprinted towards the May 1st universal response date, some of us experienced an increased number of procrastinating seniors. Waffling between this college and that college became an unfortunate recurring theme with several of my students.  All of them are bright, having excelled throughout high school. This … Read more »

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90 And Counting…

April 27, 20111 comment

by Rebecca Grappo, IECA Member (CA) 2011 is already proving to be an exciting year in our profession. The facts and figures clearly point to rapid growth in our industry, as they have for some time. By now we’re all familiar with the 26% figure representing the percentage of high-achieving high school seniors who use … 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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Start From Here: Respect Independent Educational Consultants (IECs)

February 24, 20115 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA One of IECA newest professional members, Corey Fischer (Virginia), brought to my attention a quote that, let’s just say, ruffled her feathers. Corey knows well the world of college admissions. She worked at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rhode Island before going to the other side 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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