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Where We Stand 2012: A Look at the Profession

January 24, 20122 comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association As we begin 2012, it seems to me that we’ve completed a year in which many in the profession took giant strides forward, some fell back, technology has begun to transform the field, and the very concept of what it means to be an independent … Read more »

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As We Conference Next Week, the World Looks a Little Different

November 3, 20112 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association Next week about 1,000 of us will gather in Dallas, roughly split between independent educational consultants (IECs), prep school representatives, college admission officers, and therapeutic school and program reps. Also, there will be vendors for companies that serve these communities, plus presenting experts, psychologists, athletic directors…the … Read more »

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Anticipating IECA’s Dallas Conference

October 25, 20116 comments

With the 2011 IECA Fall Conference just two weeks away, a few IECA members have weighed in on what they are looking forward to in Dallas next month: “As the field of educational consulting and the IECA membership continue to grow, I look forward to learning from colleagues, both new and established.  I am always … 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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Conference Reminiscence on the Way to Philly

May 3, 2011no comments

by Bar Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) As I prepare to fly to Philadelphia to attend the semi-annual IECA conference celebrating the organization’s 35th year, I can’t help but reflect back on my first experience at an IECA conference. Picture a very young, and wet behind the ears Bar. Yes, I had a full head of … 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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What’s Behind IECA’s Recent Membership Outreach?

March 15, 20113 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Earlier this year IECA’s Board of Directors enthusiastically endorsed an outreach effort toward identifying great, professional, competent independent educational consultants (IECs) that already hold membership in other organizations. The mission was to invite them to join IECA—not that they should discontinue their membership in other groups, but rather at … Read more »

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10 Things to Watch for Independent Educational Consultants in 2011

January 4, 20113 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA With the start of the new year—and IECA’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’s my list of 10 things to watch for in 2011: 1. Increased demand among the media and the … Read more »

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Our 250th Blog. So, What’s the Point?

December 6, 20107 comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA About a year ago my wife and I were discussing our too-busy schedules for the next day and I recited my list, which included writing a posting for this blog. It was fleeting and subtle, but I saw her snicker. I called her on it. She asked me … Read more »

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As Successful IECA Conference Comes to an End, What’s Next for Association and the Independent Educational Consulting Profession?

November 6, 2010no comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA from Cincinnati Ohio and the IECA Conference While grabbing coffee this morning I have run into almost two dozen independent educational consultants (both IECA members and non-member IECs). Each one told me what a wonderful conference this has been, although almost always qualified with “but overwhelming” or “so much … Read more »

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