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  • IECA
President’s Letter: IECA’s Superpowers

It’s one thing to be a member of IECA; it’s…

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  • College
Creativity in STEM: Why It Matters and Ways to Help Students Foster It

It has become increasingly important for students applying to competitive…

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  • College
¿Se Habla Computer Science?

High school students have many more options than their counterparts…

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  • College
Unpaved Roads: Rural Students’ Uneven College Journey

Nearly 30 percent of students grow up in rural, small-town,…

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  • IECA
Pathway to an IEC Career: How Do You Get Here from There?

None of the independent educational consultants I know went into…

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  • College Admissions Advising
A Consultant’s Guide to Understanding FFA and 4-H Youth Development Experiences

When most people hear “FFA” or “4-H,” they picture livestock…

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  • IECA
Broward/Palm Beach and Central Florida IECA Regional Groups’ Collaboration

Two IECA Regional Groups—the Broward/Palm Beach and Central Florida groups—have…

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  • IECA
Spotlight on the Gifted/Twice-Exceptional Students Affinity Group

Recently, some IECA members have been excited to reactivate our…

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  • College
How Will the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Impact Student Financial Aid?

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  • College
Parent FAQ: When Does My Student Need to Apply for Financial Aid?

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  • Independent Educational Consulting
No Perfect Blueprint: Thriving in Small Business through Flexibility and Experimentation

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  • IECA
Better Together: The Power of Professional Collaboration Among IECs

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