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The NCAA & Intellectual Property: The State of Play on NIL Reform

What is NIL, and how did we get here? Defining…

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IECA Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Second Annual Advocacy Day

On March 4-5, 2024, 15 IECA members descended on Capitol…

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IECA Urges Colleges to Adjust Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delays

The US Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office released…

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IECA's quarterly flagship publication, Insights, features articles by leading experts on issues, trends, and resources impacting the independent educational consulting profession.

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Learn about IECA's members and our strict ethical guidelines.

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FAQs About the Independent Educational Consulting Profession

Find out more about this growing profession.

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Response to Varsity Blues Scandal

Discover how ethical IECA members contrast with those involved in this high-profile college admissions bribery scheme.

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