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Summer Institute 

Summer Institute is designed for secondary school counselors and college admission counselors with two or fewer years of experience. The integrated program fosters a deeper understanding of the interaction between secondary school counselors and admission counselors, as well as expert insight into the current trends and issues within the profession. Participants will benefit from the opportunity to connect and interact with experienced faculty members from high schools and colleges from throughout New England. Through small mentor group discussions, program-specific curriculum tracks for secondary school counselors and admissions counselors, and workshops and group presentations, participants will learn about job responsibilities, communication in the admission/counseling process, recruitment/travel, ethical issues in admissions, financial aid, standardized testing, and advancing through the profession. Networking, through both formal and informal gatherings, is another critical component of the Summer Institute experience. 

Attendees will:  

  1. Have the opportunity to reflect and understand how their individual efforts will impact the future of college and admission counseling 
  2. Expand their professional network to include other New England based peers and a diverse group of dedicated faculty members 
  3. Obtain tangible knowledge, resources, and skills to utilize as tools for success in the field
  4. Foster the development of equal opportunities for, and access to, post-secondary education for all students
  5. Engage in critical conversations related to current trends, diversity and inclusion, etc.  

See what former attendees have to say about their experience at NEACAC Summer Institute! 

Summer Institute 2024

Location & Dates - 2025

Curry College, Milton, MA

July 22-25

Register HERE

$525 member
$575 non-member
$75 single housing*

*General housing for Summer Institute attendees will be in double-occupancy residence hall rooms. Single-occupancy rooms will be available at an additional fee of $75. Single-occupancy rooms are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Scholarship Opportunities 2025

There are limited scholarships available for Summer Institute 2025.

Click Here for the Summer Institute Scholarship Application

2025 Faculty Members

Faculty members and guest speakers will include a dynamic collection of experienced college counseling and admission professionals from throughout New England.

Leadership:

Chair 2025: Ariel Leitao Leonelli, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chair-elect: Dauri Torres, Miami University

Faculty 2025:


Todd Audyatis, Bridgewater State University
Flora Chan, Harvard College
Sara Cronin, La Salle Academy
Shana Grannan, Russell Westminster School
Zaryah Guyton, Northeastern University
Kevin Justice, Keene State College
Nikki Levine, Springfield College
Ashley Onofrio Merrimack College
Mia Ritter, Lawrence Academy
Mesa Robinov, Waynflete School
Laura Robitaille, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Chris Shorette Husson University
Danielle Walsh, Babson College
Suji Yi, Phillips Exeter Academy

Fellows:

Maura Driscoll, University of Massachusetts Boston
Perrin Price, Harvard College
Lilly Saitz, Mount Holyoke College

 

 Summer Institute Faculty 2024