National Association for College Admission Counseling
About Us
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 10,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help all students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to promoting high professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.
Articles by National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Surviving the College Search: The Adventure Begins (for teens)
Let's face it -- it's time to start your college search. To make your college search a little less intimidating, here...
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Getting Great Recommendations for College
Many teacher recommendations end up sounding alike -- especially to tired admissions officers reading their fiftieth...
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Tips for Parents: Countdown to College
The transition from high school to college can be as challenging for parents as it is for their college-bound children....
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High-School Preparation for College: Calendar
Freshman Year It is never too early to plan for the future! Sophomore Year Calendar Concentrate on academic...
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Finding Educational Consultants and Commercial Counseling Centers
Does your child need an outside educational counselor? Here's what you need to know about finding the right counselor to...
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Career Planning and College Choice (for teens)
Few high school students know for sure what career they would like to pursue. How should career planning influence your...
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Sorting Through College Mail
It starts as a trickle and, by senior year, turns into a flood: college mail. Before you consign the whole mess to the...
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College Rankings: Helpful or Hurtful?
Yes, college rankings matter. But don't take the rankings themselves too seriously-the most important question is what...
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A College Visit Planning Checklist (for teens)
Every college visit should have at least two dimensions, formal and informal. To cover both, begin your planning with...
