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Archive for the ‘Principles of Good Practice’ Category

“Getting Kids Into” Ivy League Colleges: Absolutely NOT the Job of an Independent Educational Consultant

December 13, 201114 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association I had a very frustrating week last week looking over applications for membership in IECA. To be clear, the applicants looked well educated, came with significant experience, and seemed to be dedicated to the independent educational consulting profession. What triggered my frustration was the number of applicants … Read more »

Permalink   |   college admission trends,ethics,Finding the Right Fit,IECA,IECA member consultants,IECA membership,IECs,independent educational consultants,membership in IECA,Principles of Good Practice |   14 comments
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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
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For Independent Educational Consultants, Reputation is Earned Daily

March 30, 20114 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA While every school-based counselor and admission director needs to operate ethically, the need is significantly more critical for independent educational consultants (IECs). For them, a reputation for honest and ethical work must be earned day after day to ensure a good working relationship among colleagues, admission reps, and families. … Read more »

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Heading to NACAC: 5 Things That Independent Educational Consultants Need to Share with College Admission Representatives

September 27, 20101 comment

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association Over the next 48 hours, more than 120 independent educational consultants (IECs) will be heading to the NACAC conference in St. Louis, including more than 80 IECA members. This year we arrive armed with new information; new facts that demonstrate a far more expansive role … Read more »

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Ethics Matter: IECA Taking Bold Action to Ensure Professionalism

September 15, 20107 comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Many months ago, The New York Times reporter/blogger Jacques Steinberg sat in my office and we looked at Web sites together. Outlandish claims. Ridiculous promises. False credentials. Needless to say, these were not Web sites of IECA members. No wonder Harvard’s William Fitzsimmons describes the field of independent … Read more »

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