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		<title>Where We Stand 2012: A Look at the Profession</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2012/01/24/where-we-stand-2012-a-look-at-the-profession/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Attending the Dallas Conference…Virtually</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Brachman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/11/16/attending-the-dallas-conference%e2%80%a6virtually/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The College Search Begins: What Every Student Deserves</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As students head back to school, attention will quickly turn to the college application process as seniors prepare for standardized tests, gathering recommendations, preparing activities lists, and tackling their essay. Those loved and hated rankings come out any day. Not surprisingly, media attention to the college search and application ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/09/13/the-college-search-begins-what-every-student-deserves/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Serving Teens with Behavioral and Emotional Needs: Independent Educational Consultants as Case Managers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Sklarow</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA An IECA Task Force was recently exploring how independent educational consultants (IECs) related to allied professionals. The groups explored the relationship with tutors, test prep experts, financial aid officers, athletic coaches, and more for those seeking college or prep school placements. When learning issues come in to play, LD ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/29/serving-teens-with-behavioral-and-emotional-needs-independent-educational-consultants-as-case-managers/">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>
		<link>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/</link>
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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>IECA Summer Institute Attendee Reflects on Inclusiveness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>IECA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s 2011 Summer Training Institute. I have not been to religious retreats more welcoming. I have not been to another training institute ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/08/03/ieca-summer-institute-attendee-reflects-on-inclusiveness/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>STI Participant Leads Tour of U Penn</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AlanSheptin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Alan J. Sheptin, MBA, IECA Student Member (NY), Sheptin Tutoring Group, LLC When I saw that the IECA Summer Training Institute afforded me and my fellow trainees a free evening this week in my “second home” of Philadelphia, I jumped at the chance to show off the schools of University City. After all, I ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/29/sti-participant-leads-tour-of-u-penn/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What STI Attendees Are Saying</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marilyn Emerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) Yesterday&#8217;s Summer Training Institute began with Joan Koven telling the attendees that &#8220;you are the message&#8221; and that independent educational consultants need to &#8220;inspire&#8221; and &#8220;share their vision.&#8221; For the faculty, sharing our knowledge, giving glimpses into our practices and providing encouragement is an integral part of ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/29/what-sti-attendees-are-saying/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are the Long Days at STI Really Worth It? Without a Doubt!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bar Clarke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by James &#8216;Bar&#8217; Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) Since 2004 I have participated, either as an attendee or faculty member, in IECA’s Summer Training Institute. Now I chose my words carefully there, as this 4-1/2 day intensive training is indeed participatory for all involved. A few observations about STI 2011: #1. If you have ever participated ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/28/are-the-long-days-at-sti-really-worth-it-without-a-doubt/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Making Connections at STI and Beyond</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlotte Klaar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Charlotte Klaar, M.S., IECA Member (MD) from IECA&#8217;s Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore The Summer Training Institute is now in day three and the class has bonded well and is eagerly asking questions and gathering information. While these are important, what is also happening is that the new IECs who are here are making ... <a href="http://www.iecaonline.com/blog/2011/07/28/making-connections-at-sti-and-beyond/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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