Breakout Session 1
Wednesday
4:30 - 5:20 pm
Expanding Your Recruitment Network: Effectively Engaging Independent Educational Consultants
HWCC 304
Presenters: Jamie Kirby, April Gamble
For many new admission professionals, independent educational consultants (IECs) are a frequently misunderstood part of the college admission landscape. Yet IECs work closely with students and families throughout the college search process and can serve as valuable partners in helping institutions connect with prospective applicants. This session will provide an introduction to the IEC profession, explain how IECs support students and families, and explore why building relationships with IECs can be an effective component of a recruitment strategy. Attendees will learn practical, ethical, and approachable ways to engage with IECs, increase their institution's visibility within the counseling community, and develop partnerships that support enrollment goals while helping students find their best-fit colleges. Participants will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately incorporate into their recruitment work.
Admission Alphabet Soup
HWCC 312
Presenters: Emily Haggerty
It feels like there are a million acronyms within the world of Admissions. Test your knowledge on common acronyms you will hear and leave with a helpful guide to over 100+ acronyms you may need to know.
The Admission Cycle as Told by the NFL
RW Corns 203
Presenters: Hannah Schummer
Are you a football fan, or do you just watch to catch glimpses of Taylor Swift's soon-to-be husband? Either way, this presentation is for you! This presentation will go into the parallels between the admission cycle and the National Football League, and will be presented in a way that both the most avid fan and the most fair-weather watcher will understand, enjoy, and appreciate!
Are We There Yet? An Admissions Travel Guide
RW Corns 209
Presenters: Ryan Hanahan
This presentation will discuss planning the fall travel schedule, as well as share plenty of tips and tricks new counselors can use on the road. The presenter will discuss ways to maximize time in a new area, such as scheduling "anchor visits" and building high school visits around those, as well as discuss platforms to generate a visual representation of a travel territory. By the end of this session, attendees should have a great sense of how to set themselves up for success prior to heading out on the road and while on the road!