SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELORS

The Annual Meeting & Conference Planning Committee is happy to highlight Conference features for secondary school counselors. From scholarship opportunities to workshops, we hope you’ll leave the Conference with new ideas, relevant information, and new professional contacts.

Scholarships

NEACAC is proud to offer a range of scholarships for secondary school counselors through programs such as the NEACAC Scholarship Program, the Margaret Addis Memorial Scholar Program, and this year’s new Imagine Grant Pre-Conference Web-Shop Scholarship.

Please see the Scholarships page for applications and more information.

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

The Annual Meeting & Conference Planning Committee is happy to offer featured programming for secondary school counselors.

Featured programming for secondary counselors includes:

Keene State Secondary Counselor Breakfast

Thursday, June 1, 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Working Lunch

Thursday, June 1, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hello From the Other Side: Changes in the Admission Landscape

How has the first year of the Coalition Application gone from the college perspective? What has Prior-Prior Year meant for the way admission and financial aid officers do their jobs? How have recent federal laws affected admissions operations? How does a social media presence work for - or against - students in the admission process? Learn more about the changes admissions officers are facing these days, and what it means for the work we do on both sides of the desk.

Newcomers Program

The Newcomers Program is for any first-time Conference attendee. Participants will be paired with Conference mentors and invited to connect with other NEACAC professionals.

Returning to the conference? Apply to be a mentor, and share your expertise with others!

Pre-Conference Sessions

Wednesday, May 31, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

When Your, um, Public Speaking Needs Some, uh, Work: Improving Public Speaking and Communication Skills

From high school visits, college fairs and parent nights, to meeting with families in the office and working with staff members, effective communication is key in our everyday professional lives. Whether you are looking for a tune-up or have never truly practiced these skills, this session will offer pointers, techniques, and newly inspired confidence for all attendees.

College Counseling Web-shop: Getting Hands On with Coalition, Common App, CSS Profile and FAFSA

Participants will be taking a deep dive into the four online platforms students and families need most for college access: the Common Application, CSS Profile, FAFSA and an introduction to the Coalition Application. Presenters will highlight capabilities of these technologies, common pitfalls and provide updates for 2017-2018. School counselors are also eligible to apply for NEACAC Imagine Grant funding.

Session Highlights

Navigating the College Admissions and Persistence for Low-Income, Under-Represented, and First-Generation Students

Inside the Nursing Application Process

A Comprehensive Toolkit for US Counselors Working With International Students in their Schools

Writing Letters of Recommendation for Impact

Understanding Athletic Recruiting in the 21st Century

Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: Teaching Students it's Okay to Fail

Discussing Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the Application Process