The New York Times will launch its first College Life Fair in Chicago, on May 31, 2012, in conjunction with the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC) and the Chicago Public School systems. The New York Times College Life…
Illinois hosted NACAC's Guiding the Way to Inclusion seminar this year from July 31 to August 2 in Chicago. The program challenged attendees to think critically about new ways to work with underrepresented student populations and provided an assortment of…
This year's National College Fair in Chicago boasted some pretty amazing statistics: 10,000 students registered 322 students were helped in the counseling center 43 volunteers 471 college and university attendees A few changes were in store for both admission representatives…
The Bus O'Fun rolled from July 24 to 29 this year, starting at Western Illinois University. Counselors visited colleges in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Video and photographs by Natalie Morris, Glenbard West High School
Camp College is an on-campus overnight program for rising high school seniors. It took place this year at Bradley University, July 11-13. Students learned about the college search and application process as well as heard from college representatives and high…
The 2011 Assembly took place on Saturday, September 24, 2011. While there were no immediate changes to the SPGP or action items, there was plenty to discuss. New Business Two new motions were presented to the board during the 2011…
On Monday, August 1st, 2011, three members of IACAC were witnesses to one of the most exciting legislative events of our time – the signing of the Illinois DREAM Act at Benito Juarez Community Academy. IACAC President Laura Docherty, Aliza…
Privileged. This word so accurately describes how I feel to be the president of IACAC. It has been an amazing five months and I am looking forward to what the rest of my term will bring. Starting with our inaugural…
Movers and Shakers is way to share professionally-related news about promotions or moves to other institutions. Congratulations to the following members on their achievements: Ziggy Blackwell from Assistant Director of Admissions at Illinois Wesleyan University to Chicago Regional Coordinator at…
This year, Summer Institute welcomed 54 participants from a variety of public, private, community colleges, and two high schools--the largest SI in recent history. The participants represented the states of Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, and Missouri. Overall, Summer Institute…