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Impact of an IECA Conference: 3 Views

November 21, 2011no comments

“Nothing supplants seeing and visiting” Having been a member for nearly fifteen years, I am always amazed at the “take-aways” from IECA conferences.  From the renewed connections with colleagues I have known and worked with for some time to plugging into the energies of new members, I always get back on the plane ready to … Read more »

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Tagged: admissions, admissions representatives, boarding schools, changes in consulting practices, college consulting, College Fair, conference, educational consulting, IECA, IECA Conference, IECs, independent educational consultants, keynote speaker, networking, School and College Fair, Social media, special needs consulting, Therapeutic Consulting

Attending the Dallas Conference…Virtually

November 16, 20111 comment

by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA While I did not attend the Dallas conference in person, I still felt like I participated by following the tweets and photos from the event. I could sense the energy from attendees as they greeted old friends in Conference Central during registration and in the hallways in between … Read more »

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Tagged: admissions, educational consulting, Facebook, IECA, IECA Conference, keynote speaker, Social media, Twitter

Rankings Rankle

September 7, 20115 comments

by Dodge Johnson (PA), IECA President This week U.S. News will release its annual ranking of U.S. colleges, always an occasion for kudos, rankings bashing, and other hoopla. I must confess that I wish they would go away – not that this is about to happen anytime soon. Rankings are alluring. They make things simpler … Read more »

Permalink   |   college admission trends,college admissions,Education,Students |   5 comments
Tagged: admissions, colleges, community college, US News Rankings

At IECA Conferences, Education Shares Spotlight with Networking: 5 Rules for Success

August 25, 2011no 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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Tagged: admissions, admissions representatives, boarding schools, breakout sessions, college application trends, college consulting, College Fair, conference sponsors, conference vendors, educational consulting, IECA, IECA Conference, IECA members, IECA's Information Swap, IECs, keynote speaker, learning disabilities consulting, School and College Fair, school consulting, special needs consulting, Therapeutic Consulting

Nearly 100 Presenters will Examine Hot Topics in College Admission, Boarding Schools, Special Purpose Programs & Independent Educational Consulting

August 18, 2011no comments

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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Tagged: admissions, admissions representatives, changes in consulting practices, college application trends, college applications, college consulting, College Fair, conference, conference registration, educational consulting, educational sessions, Finding the Right Fit, IECA Conference, IECA Dallas Conference, IECA members, IECs, independent educational consultants, Information Swap, international consulting, keynote speaker, learning disability consulting, Pre-conference sessions, Program Showcases, school & college fair, school consulting, Summer Training Institute, Therapeutic Consulting

IECA Summer Institute Attendee Reflects on Inclusiveness

August 3, 20115 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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Tagged: IEC, IECA, IECA's Dallas Conference, IECA's Summer Training Institute, STI Tune Up

5 Key Trends for IECs During Second Half of 2011

July 27, 20111 comment

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 “visiting” admission professionals. In the first afternoon attendees explored the resources, knowledge, experts, and … Read more »

Permalink   |   Economy and Consultants,Education,educational consultants,educational consulting,educational consulting business,electronic media,ethics,independent educational consultants,international consulting,Marketing,Principles of Good Practice,Summer Training Institute,Transitioning to Private Practice |   1 comment
Tagged: career colleges, counseling, educational consulting gr, educational consulting trends, ethics, for-profit colleges, IECA Principles of Good Practice, IECs

My Return to Swarthmore and IECA’s Summer Training Institute

July 26, 2011no comments

by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) I am excited to be back at Swarthmore College for my second year as a member of the faculty at IECA’s Summer Training Institute (STI). Teaching people about the profession I love is exciting, energizing, and educational. Yes, I find that when I pass along my knowledge, … Read more »

Permalink   |   Education,IECA,IECs,independent educational consultants,Summer Training Institute |   0 comment
Tagged: independent educational consultants, networking, Summer Training Institute

IECA’s Education Manager Will Usher in New Offerings, Commitment to Ongoing Learning for IECs

July 7, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A review of committee work, surveys, member requests, and the Strategic Plan all point to the same need: ongoing education for members that focuses on the changing landscape of admission, psycho-social issues impacting adolescents, newly expanding specialties, and much more. Several months ago, the IECA Board of Directors adopted … Read more »

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Tagged: changes in consulting practices, conference, educational consulting, educational training programs, IECA Leadership, IECA members, independent educational consultants, online learning, online training, Summer Training Institute, webinars

In this Weekend’s Classifieds: Become an Independent Educational Consultant

July 5, 20113 comments

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, … Read more »

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Tagged: admissions, campus tours, changes in consulting practices, college consulting, ethics, Finding the Right Fit, IEC profession, IECA members, independent educational consultants, learning disabilities consulting, membership in IECA, qualifications of IECs, school consulting, school-based counselors, special needs consulting