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What Does it Take to Put on a National Conference?

November 10, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA, from the National Conference in NC Here we are on the eve of the 2009 Fall Conference. Even before we officially open the gathering at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, we will have completed visits to more than 15 campuses by over 140 consultants, 130 attendees will have taken part … Read more »

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It’s Deadline Week for Fall Conference…

October 5, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA A number of important deadlines are approaching at week’s end that affect consultants, admission representatives, and exhibitors alike. First, the deadline for regular IECA conference registration is this Friday, October 9. After this date, there will be a late fee, so those planning to attend should get their registrations … Read more »

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Looking Back and Ahead: NACAC and Educational Consultants

September 21, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA On Tuesday I will travel to attend my 15th conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. It’s only a one-hour drive to Baltimore, but as I make my way I will be reflecting on how dramatically different the terrain looks today for independent educational consultants, compared to … Read more »

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Responding to Questions about the Cost of Pre-Conference Workshops

September 16, 2009no comments

by Mark H. Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association A number of questions have found their way to the office, often through Committee Chairs, regarding the registration fee for the pre-conference workshops, speed meetings, and tours prior to the 2009 Fall Conference. I am happy to respond as best I can. Pre-Conference Workshops The … Read more »

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IECA Fall Conference: Two Months and Counting

September 14, 2009no comments

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, Independent Educational Consultants Association It is now two months until IECA’s Fall Conference opens in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our local host committee has been working with Rachel Diamond (IECA Conference Manager) in helping to finalize details on a number of items, and overall things are coming together for what promises … Read more »

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Pre-Conference Tours

August 26, 2009no comments

by Janice Berger, Manager of Member Services, IECA Excitement is brewing as everyone looks forward to the pre-conference college, school, and program tours. The response to registration has been exceptional—we were thrilled to have been able to set up a second set of college tours. We thank each institution that has graciously opened their campuses … Read more »

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Canadian Universities Extend Outreach to Educational Consultants

June 25, 20092 comments

I had a wonderful opportunity yesterday to meet with two officials of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC to explore Canadian options for teens in the U.S. and abroad. What I discovered are two professionals committed to adolescent opportunities and enthusiastic about outreach to IECA member educational consultants. I learned much in my conversations with … Read more »

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College Tours Next Up for IECA

June 24, 2009no comments

Among the many benefits an educational consultant brings to a student in their school or college search is direct knowledge from having visited scores of campuses, conducting evaluative visits. Such visits give Independent Educational Consultant Association members an eye-witness, ear-to-the-ground, personal way of understanding what makes a campus tick: its social and academic balance, the … Read more »

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College Tours

April 29, 20095 comments

I came early to take advantage of the pre-college tours and we saw an incredible range of schools! We had great admissions sessions with all the schools, but it was especially interesting to hear how Stanford and Berkeley evaluate applicants. Special kudos go to Menlo College for their organic kitchen for students where we had … Read more »

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Advice for those Coming to SF

April 27, 20091 comment

The first official conference event–a tour of Stanford University–kicked off this morning with a full bus load. I asked those departing what advice they would give to those who are departing for the conference later this week. #1: Bring a jacket (it was 45 degrees when the bus pulled away) and #2 there’s a Starbucks … Read more »

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