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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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It’s ALWAYS About the Match

April 14, 2011no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Two very different experiences yesterday brought home the singular message that has dominated this profession since it was “created” more than 35 years ago. Yesterday morning I participated in a research session sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives Foundation. Along with eight other association CEOs, we delved … Read more »

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Early Bird Registration Points to a Unique Networking Opportunity with IECs in Philadelphia

March 7, 20111 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Over the weekend our “early bird” conference registration period came to a close. These registrants responded to an electronic invitation and jumped in before the conference brochures were mailed. Typically we register about 500 – 550 people during this period. By Saturday morning we had over 750 registrants! Among … Read more »

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Mantra: Parents Are the Customer, but the Student is the Client. Repeat as Needed.

February 10, 20118 comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA I am frequently asked the question—by the media, by independent educational consultants (IECs), and other professionals—about the IEC’s relative obligations to the student, the parents, and the school, college, and program. The last of these is easiest. IECs have a singular obligation to admission directors at all levels: to … Read more »

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Parents Want Their Kids to be Happy: Ignore at Your Own Peril!

December 8, 2010no comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA On the final morning of The Association of Boarding Schools national conference, I attended a valuable session designed to help admission directors and counselors view the application process through the lens of the parent. While designed expressly for boarding school representatives, much of the content is applicable whether … Read more »

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With IECA Conference Approaching, Focus on ROI

September 21, 20101 comment

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA With the fall conference of the Independent Educational Consultants Association just six weeks away, many are deciding whether to attend. Given the nature of the economy and budgets, one way to evaluate is by examining the ROI or Return on Investment. For schools that often means the ability to … Read more »

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Summer Training Attendees Examine Ethical Practices

July 30, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association The attendees at the IECA Summer Training Institute found themselves facing a series of ethical conundrums this morning. Drawn from actual cases from IECA’s files, the participants had to look inward to ensure they practice using ethical and professional approaches. One case explored the need to … Read more »

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Summer Training for Consultants Demonstrates Diversity of Profession

July 26, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The very popular and well-respected IECA Summer Training Institute kicks off its 2010 program on the campus of Swarthmore College on Tuesday, July 27. The attendees themselves may demonstrate how the profession of educational consulting has changed over the last several years. They are a racially and culturally diverse group … Read more »

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Independent Schools and Consultants Should Watch Legislative Action for Opportunity to Attract New Students

May 27, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA At first blush it may defy logic, but the Defense Appropriations bill, which will come up for Congressional approval in the coming weeks, may present an excellent opportunity to introduce the benefits of independent schooling to families. Depending how a proposed amendment goes, families with a strong commitment to … Read more »

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SSATB Charts Course Reflecting Expanded Mission

April 12, 2010no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA The Secondary School Admission Test Board is an organization originally created to handle the administration of entrance exams for the nation’s independent schools. Over the years, that mission has grown as the SSATB extended its reach into more than 100 countries, developed a Standard Application Online, new tracking strategies … Read more »

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