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 … Read more »
by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association I believe in the importance of association: through professional societies, trade associations, and membership organizations, especially for those who work alone or in small business, so individuals can easily connect to others with like minds and similar goals. Not surprisingly, some 19 years ago, when … Read more »
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2 comments by Lisa Ransdell, Ph.D. IECA Associate Member (Colorado) I read with interest an article in the Nov 27, 2011 Chronicle of Higher Education: “Debt Protestors Denounce Colleges For Broken Promises.” Eric Hoover’s article described the interesting ways in which Occupy Wall Street activists are protesting the high cost of attending college, including the possibility of mass pledges … Read more »
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| college admission trends,college admissions,College Tuition,Consulting Business,economy,Economy and Consultants,educational consulting business,Higher Education,IECA member consultants,independent educational consultants | 4 comments 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 … Read more »
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| college admission trends,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,Consulting Business,educational trends,IECA,IECA member consultants,IECA membership,independent educational consultants,membership in IECA,NACAC,school-based counselors | 2 comments by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA We make a great deal about the national experts who keynote IECA Conferences, including this fall’s gathering in Texas. Famous authors, practitioners, and public figures have all shared the stage. Typically some 100 panelists and presenters bring attendees the latest in research or new ideas that can be … Read more »
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| college admission trends,college admissions,college consulting,Conference Vendors,Consulting Business,Education,educational leaders,educational trends,IECA,IECA Conference,IECA Dallas Conference,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,keynote speaker,School & College Fair,school consulting,special needs consulting | 0 comment by Alexis Avila, M.A., IECA Associate Member (Massachusetts) As independent educational consultants, you will most likely have to help your student decide whether to take the ACT, SAT, or both. Here are seven things to consider when helping your student decide which test to take: 1. If your student is questioning whether to take the … Read more »
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| ACT,college admissions,Consulting Business,educational trends,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,SAT,testing,tutor | 1 comment by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA IECA’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 … Read more »
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| Admission Representatives,Adolescent behavioral health,Adolescents,boarding schools,college admission trends,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,Conference Vendors,Consulting Business,Economy and Consultants,Education,educational consultants,educational consulting,educational consulting business,educational trends,electronic media,Financial Aid,IECA,IECA Dallas Conference,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,Independent Schools,Information Swap,international consulting,keynote speaker,Learning Disability Consulting,Marketing,Member benefits,School & College Fair,school consulting,Social Networking Technology,special needs consulting,Students,Technology,Therapeutic Consulting | 0 comment 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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| Adolescents,college admissions,college applications,college consulting,Consulting Business,educational consultants,educational consulting business,educational trends,electronic media,IECA member consultants,IECs,independent educational consultants,Social Networking Technology,Technology | 3 comments by Sean Hawes, M.S. CSPA, College Choice And Success Counselor Pathways To College Achievement With Open Arms I feel compelled to send an unsolicited article for because of my most unusual experience at IECA’s 2011 Summer Training Institute. I have not been to religious retreats more welcoming. I have not been to another training institute … Read more »
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| Campus Tours,Consulting Business,Education,educational consultants,educational consulting,educational consulting business,ethics,IECA,IECA Dallas Conference,IECA staff,independent educational consultants,Summer Training Institute,Transitioning to Private Practice,Uncategorized | 5 comments 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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