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Fundamental Difference Makes IECA Members Unique

by Mark H. Sklarow, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Educational Consultants Association As the year draws to a close, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the unique role of our members. A...

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Challenges and Strategies for Assisting Latino Students with College Access...

by Nicole Lincoln, IECA Associate Member (NC) Latinos are the largest and most rapidly-growing minority group in the United States, yet they have the lowest college completion rate. While Latino high...

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Why Therapeutic IECs Attended the 5th National CRC Conference

by Judi Bessette and Louise Slater Collegiate Recovery Center (CRC) admissions staff may be familiar with the scenario we see all too often. The family of a young man, a high school student who is...

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What is the Clery Act?

by Claire Law, M.S., IECA Professional Member (SC) and NCAG Membership Chair The Clery Act refers to the reporting of campus crimes and especially assaults against people of any gender, age or creed....

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The Redesigned SAT: New Math. Sunny Skies, or Ominous Clouds?

by Judi Robinovitz, M.S., IECA (FL) Having followed intimately for many decades the changes in SAT form and content, I am feeling rather ambivalent today about the new Common Core-inspired math...

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Top 5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Summer Program

by Katherine Dayton, Director, VISIONS Service Adventures There is no shortage of options when it comes to choosing a summer program for your child. There are sleep away camps, teen tours,...

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The Eight-Year-Old Prospective College Student

by Marcia Kramer, MA, IECA Member (NJ) Recently on a tour of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas I had to back up at the entrance to the library to let a group of about 25 children pass out the...

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Parents Fear Gap Year as Detour Away From College. The Facts Say Otherwise.

by Mark H. Sklarow, CEO, Independent Educational Consultants Association No one knows how many, but probably thousands of high school seniors raise the question of taking a year, before college, to do...

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Serving Students With Learning Disabilities

A Resource for All Independent Educational Consultant Specialties Prepared by the LD Awareness subcommittee of the IECA Learning Disability Committee IECA members have the option of pursuing a Learning...

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Diversity and the Future of Independent Educational Consultants Reflected at STI

by Mark H. Sklarow, CEO, Independent Educational Consultants Association  As we close in on our 40th anniversary, there is much to celebrate but there’s no reason to avoid an undeniable truth: For most...

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Open Letter from IECA Leadership on ‘The Coalition’s’ New Application Process

by Gail Meyer, IECA President & Ann Rossbach, IECA President-elect The Independent Educational Consultants Association acknowledges that the landscape of college admissions is shifting and that...

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The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success

A Conversation With Annie Reznik by Nancy Griesemer, IECA (Virginia) As the new Executive Director of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, Annie Reznik has a huge set of...

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Appreciating Gail Meyer’s Service as She Leaves the Board

by Ann Rossbach, IECA President (NJ) In the spirit of transparency and open communication, I am writing to relay some information regarding changes to the composition of IECA’s Board of Directors. This...

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IECA Statement on Executive Orders Impacting Students and Families

The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) opposes any policy or action that discriminates based on national origin or religion, or that infringes on the fundamental rights of students...

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