Insights Spring 2025
Feature articles explore IECA's third annual Advocacy Day; what it's like growing up as a rural student-athlete; why the UK is becoming the go-to destination for students; how to guide students in creating a stellar engineering portfolio; a recap of the IECA European Regional Symposium in Scotland; and more.
Featured Articles
What It’s Like Growing up in a Small, Rural Area as a Student-Athlete and How IECs Can Help
Deep in the Mountains Growing up in the small ski resort town of Winter Park,…
- Advocacy
IECA Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Third Annual Advocacy Day
It is an interesting time to work in education. Teen…
- College
Looking Beyond the US: Why the UK Is Becoming the Go-to Destination for Students
The rising cost of higher education in the United States,…
Guiding Students in Creating a Stellar Engineering Maker Portfolio
Having your students submit an Engineering Maker Portfolio is optional,…
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- IECA
President’s Letter: Serenity. Courage. Wisdom.
In my first Insights article as president of IECA, I…
Behind the Scenes of Applying to the Country’s Top Art Programs
An undergraduate art program is often the beginning of the…
- Career Planning
Making the Case for a Liberal Arts Degree
When parents and students come to my office for their…
- AI
The Rise of AI in College Applications and Practical Strategies for IECs
For independent educational consultants (IECs), artificial intelligence (AI) and platforms…
- College Admissions Advising
Gap Year or Therapeutic Program: How to Choose?
Things can get messy when a student enrolls in a…
- Athletes
Innovative Programs at Boarding and Day Schools: Paving the Way for 21st-Century Education
In this new era of artificial intelligence (AI), administrators and…
