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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Packing for College
Want the 411 on how to pack for college? From conferring with your roommate to buying the right sheets, this set of...
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Focus on Financial Aid: Terminology and Words to Know
Part I. The Application Process FAFSA. Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A detailed, electronic form that is...
Topics: College Financial Aid | Teen Years (13-19) -
Community College: A Viable Option
What do an Academy Award nominated actor, the first female space shuttle commander, the governor of Hawaii, and the...
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Keeping in Touch: Maintaining High School Friendships at College
As the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance" fade away, you realize that nothing will ever be the same. You're excited...
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Tips for Parents: Preparing Your Child for the Social Aspects of College
Your son or daughter is about to be one of the 15 million students going off to college this year. They have spent...
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A Parent's Guide to Financial Aid
There is plenty of financial assistance for families paying for college. Here's what you need to know to go out and get...
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Top Ten Tips for Writing the College Essay
For many, the application essays can be the hardest part of applying for college. Here are ten tips for starting off...
Topics: College Essay Writing Tips | Teen Years (13-19) -
Plan B: What if I'm Not Accepted to College
Rejection letters are a fact of life, but there are still ways of getting into the college of your choice. Here's what...
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Senioritis and How to Avoid It
Senioritis is easy to catch and hard to get rid of. It can also be dangerous to your plans for the future. Here's what...
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