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College Affordability for Middle Class Families

January 30, 20124 comments

by Jeff Levy, Associate Member, IECA (California) I applaud Jane Klemmer’s “Appeal to Government Leaders on College Affordability,” which was posted on the IECA blog January 27. Her wonderful piece reflects the understanding that not only is affordability at the core of the anxiety most parents are experiencing, but it is an issue of global … Read more »

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An IECA Member Appeals to Government Leaders on College Affordability

January 27, 20122 comments

by Jane Klemmer, IECA (New York)  I am pleased and encouraged that you (current administration) have started a dialogue with college leaders on college affordability. This issue is very personal for me; preoccupation with paying for college is beginning to affect my sleep. I know that my sleep habits are not your concern. However, it’s … 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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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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Helping Families Evaluate Affordability

May 18, 20115 comments

By Jane Klemmer, IECA Member (New York) What is an independent educational consultant’s (IECs) responsibility when it comes to advising families on college affordability? As IECs, we often put “financial safeties” on a college list the same way we ensure that students apply to schools where admission is likely. However, understanding a family’s price point … Read more »

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Saving Teens Charity Provides Opportunities to Troubled Teens

February 4, 20118 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Over the last six years I have followed the development of a 501(c)3 charity that seeks to help families lacking financial resources to enroll a family member in the comprehensive care facility that can only be found in an RTC, wilderness therapy program, or emotional growth school. IECA members know … Read more »

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Women Control Family Budgets and They Are Nervous: A Lesson for IECs

November 18, 20102 comments

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 … Read more »

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National Poll Confirms Family Confusion Over College Finances

July 6, 20101 comment

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A study conducted earlier this year, and recently published by the College Board and Art & 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 … Read more »

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Watch ‘Health Care’ Vote for a Dramatic Change to College Loans

March 19, 20101 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association While all legislative eyes are focused on a vote on major Health Care legislation (addressed in a previous blog), there is speculation that the final reconciliation bill will have a major reform to the college loan industry attached. If this legislative path is followed—and all expectation … Read more »

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Students Use of Rankings in the College Search Process: Less or More Than We Thought?

February 16, 20101 comment

by Emily Snyder, IECA Member (Virginia) and Chair, IECA College Committee In “Inside the College Rankings” in Friday’s US News and World Report, Bob Morse (of the Morse Code), cites the recently released “UCLA Freshman Survey: Fall 2009″ as evidence that students are using a variety of factors—not just national rankings—when making a decision about … Read more »

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