Welcome to NEACAC!

On behalf of all the members of the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC), welcome to NEACAC. NEACAC is an active and diverse organization, with more than 3500 members from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Islandand Vermont; and NEACAC is one of the largest of the 23 affiliates of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

Each year we provide our members a wide variety of programs and services.  From professional development opportunities in all six states, to state government advocacy; from a Summer Institute for beginning counselors and admissions professionals to an Advanced  Secondary School Counselor Institute; from college fairs to leadership and awards programs, NEACAC works hard to inform, guide and support the needs of our members.  We are also proud of our leadership in the ethical responsibilities of our members in the college transition process.

If this is your first visit, please take the time to learn more about the work that we do in NEACAC.  We provide a wide range of services and support for our members who work with students and families in the transition to higher education.  Our work and network has created a level of expertise that is sought after by other associations, legislators and government agencies, school districts, colleges and universities, families, and, above all — students.  Above all, join us and become a member of this exciting organization.

If this is not your first visit, welcome back,and I encourage you to become more involved in NEACAC.  And there are many ways to do this including taking part in professional development programs, attending the Annual Meeting and Conference or volunteering your expertise on one of our 15 standing committees.    If you are interested in volunteering, please learn about our committees and fill out our Committee Description and Sign-Up Form.

As President I am honored to lead this vibrant organization for the 2010-2011 year. In this time of economic uncertainty, I am proud to tell you that we are a financially sound, vigorous organization, well-placed to build upon our past successes and look forward to the future.  

Thank you to everyone involved in the work of NEACAC.  The energies, time and talent that you contribute to the organization make it the vital, leading organization that it is.  I wish you all a productive, exciting year, devoted to guiding our students towards their dreams. If you ever have a question or feedback about NEACAC or how we can improve our services, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Anne K.W. Richardson

President

arichardson@kentshill.org