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		<title>Higher Education and Occupy Wall Street</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Ransdell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/12/07/higher-education-and-occupy-wall-street/">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>
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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>5 Key Trends for IECs During Second Half of 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association From the 2011 Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA Yesterday afternoon we opened the Summer Training Institute with an amazing group of 100 attendees and 20 faculty and staff, including a number of &#8220;visiting&#8221; admission professionals. In the first afternoon attendees explored the resources, knowledge, experts, and ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/27/5-key-trends-for-iecs-during-second-half-of-2011/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>In this Weekend&#8217;s Classifieds: Become an Independent Educational Consultant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/05/in-this-weekends-classifieds-become-an-independent-educational-consultant/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>10 Things to Watch for Independent Educational Consultants in 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/01/04/10-things-to-watch-for-independent-educational-consultants-in-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA With the start of the new year—and IECA&#8217;s 35th anniversary—comes the opportunity to outline where we are headed both as a profession of independent educational consulting and specifically with IECA. Here&#8217;s my list of 10 things to watch for in 2011: 1. Increased demand among the media and the ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/01/04/10-things-to-watch-for-independent-educational-consultants-in-2011/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>2010: A Transformational Year for Independent Educational Consulting Comes to a Close</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/12/16/2010-a-transformational-year-for-independent-educational-consulting-comes-to-a-close/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA When we look back many years from now at the changing nature of admissions and counseling, I suspect we&#8217;ll recall 2010 as a transformational year for the profession of independent educational consulting. So much has transpired this year that the profession itself has changed, public perception has grown, attention ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/12/16/2010-a-transformational-year-for-independent-educational-consulting-comes-to-a-close/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Women Control Family Budgets and They Are Nervous: A Lesson for IECs</title>
		<link>http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/11/18/women-control-family-budgets-and-they-are-nervous-a-lesson-for-iecs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association On the radio today I heard a report that women are overwhelmingly the chief financial officers of their household. In that role, women are increasingly worried about household debt and savings. These findings mirror the message I brought to members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/11/18/women-control-family-budgets-and-they-are-nervous-a-lesson-for-iecs/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>With IECA Conference Approaching, Focus on ROI</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA With the fall conference of the Independent Educational Consultants Association just six weeks away, many are deciding whether to attend. Given the nature of the economy and budgets, one way to evaluate is by examining the ROI or Return on Investment. For schools that often means the ability to ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/09/21/with-ieca-conference-approaching-focus-on-roi/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>National Poll Confirms Family Confusion Over College Finances</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A study conducted earlier this year, and recently published by the College Board and Art &#38; Science Group LLC, indicated that students and parents are making decisions about college applications and matriculation based on financial aid information that is incorrect, incomplete, and inaccurate. In the survey, 59% of students ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/07/06/national-poll-confirms-family-confusion-over-college-finances/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Economy is Rebounding; is Consulting Poised for Improvement?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association Based on facts and figures alone, we know the economy is showing significant signs of recovery. We have had two consecutive quarters of positive GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth, and this alone would mean that the recession is, technically, behind us. While employment figures have not ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2010/04/13/the-economy-is-rebounding-is-consulting-poised-for-improvement/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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