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Posts Tagged ‘college applications’

College Affordability for Middle Class Families

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 »

SAT Cheating Scandal

by Janet Rosier, IECA Member (Connecticut) As an Independent Educational Consultant, I was both disheartened and unsurprised at the SAT cheating scandal that came to light in September of this year. A college student was employed to take the SAT for six current high school students. According to reports in The New York Times, he … Read more »

A Tutor’s Thoughts about the SAT and the ACT

by Alexis Avila, M.A., IECA Associate Member (Massachusetts) As independent educational consultants, you will most likely have to help your student decide whether to take the ACT, SAT, or both. Here are seven things to consider when helping your student decide which test to take: 1. If your student is questioning whether to take the … Read more »

Nearly 100 Presenters will Examine Hot Topics in College Admission, Boarding Schools, Special Purpose Programs & Independent Educational Consulting

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 »

Curious About IECA’s Summer Training Institute? Then, Read This…

by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) from IECA’s Summer Training Institute in Swarthmore, PA What a wonderful day it was at IECA’s 2011 Summer Training Institute! Yesterday began at 7:30 a.m., sharing breakfast and conversation with the attendees. By 8:15, we were in the large classroom listening to IECA member Joan Koven (Pennsylvania) present … Read more »

Why Most Colleges Encourage Outreach to IECs

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Last week I was interviewing a candidate for the new Education Manager position at the IECA National Office. The candidate was a former assistant director of admissions at a university that is well known among independent educational consultants for refusing to speak to, e-mail with, or otherwise acknowledge IECs. … Read more »

My Journey to Become an Independent Educational Consultant: A Song in Progress

by Ryan Luse Substantial changes and choices in life have always had a music-like quality for me. My recent decision to become an independent educational consultant and leave the corporate life behind is certainly one of those transformative tunes. I like to think of this career ride I have jump started as more lyrical than … Read more »

Trends in College Admissions: Are They All Accurate?

by Emily Snyder, IECA Member (Virginia) Like many of you, I’ve been following all the recent “trends” in college admissions that are being reported now that the 2011 admissions season is winding down. Based on theory, but more empirically on hard data from my own practice, I agree with most of what is being touted—the … Read more »

Anxiety Over College Admissions

by Janet Rosier, IECA Member (Connecticut) I was chosen to participate on a panel to discuss the film “The Race to Nowhere” at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven in March of this year. After the screening, the audience members were encouraged to give their impressions. The tension in the room was palpable. … Read more »

Move over “Helicopter Parents” – A Hybrid Parent Has Replaced You

by Kathie Carnahan, IECA Member (Louisiana) As college IECs sprinted towards the May 1st universal response date, some of us experienced an increased number of procrastinating seniors. Waffling between this college and that college became an unfortunate recurring theme with several of my students.  All of them are bright, having excelled throughout high school. This … Read more »

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