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.  

 NEACAC is now accepting applications for Summer Institute (SI) Faculty!

Summer Institute faculty come from both college admission and secondary schools and have a desire to share their knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, and love of the profession to those who have been in the field for two years or less. Faculty play an integral role in the program and are a part of a dedicated team of professionals. This is a wonderful professional development opportunity for anyone that is eager to get involved in or give back to NEACAC, and an exceptionally exciting time to join as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Summer Institute. 

Attendance at pre-planning meetings and the full summer program (five days) is required. Meetings will be a combination of in-person and virtual engagements. 

Faculty members typically have a minimum of five years of experience in the field and commit to a three-year term. Approval from the applicant's current supervisor and the full support of the institution is required if selected.

To apply, fill out this application. Please plan to submit the application in one sitting (tip: draft your responses on a Word document then transfer them over to this form in addition to your resume at the time of submission). The deadline to submit an application is Friday, December 6th.

 Interviews will be scheduled the week of December 16th. 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to this year's Summer Institute Chair, Ariel Leitao Leonelli ([email protected]).  

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

Summer Institute 2023

Scholarship Opportunities 2025

There are limited scholarships available for Summer Institute 2025. The scholarship application is coming soon. 

2024 Faculty Members (2025 coming soon!)

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

 Summer Institute Faculty 2023