Notes

  • Session timings and Elective Session topics may change. A final schedule will be provided in June.
  • All times are Eastern (ET).
  • All educational sessions, including Faculty Q&As, will be recorded and available exclusively to registrants through August 31, 2024.
  • The pre-recorded sessions listed below will be available a few days prior to the dates listed on the schedule, so you may choose to view some in advance.

Monday, July 22, 2024

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Welcome and Opening Session: Setting the Stage

2:00–3:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Trends in the Profession

3:45 p.m. ET
Pre-Recorded Elective Sessions
Some should be viewed prior to live sessions/lounges on Tuesday
A1. Essentials of College Consulting
A2. Essentials of Advising Clients with Therapeutic Needs
A3. Essentials of K-12 School Consulting
A4. The Intake Process for College Clients
A5. Fundamentals of Medical School Advising

4:45–5:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Faculty Q&A

5:30–6:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
After School Lounges – Regional Groups
Lounges TBD

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

9:00–9:45 a.m. ET (LIVE)
International Lounge: Regional Group for participants not living in the USA

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Embracing Your Inner Entrepreneur: Creating Your Business

2:00–3:00 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Live Elective Group Discussions
B1. Q&A for Essentials of College Consulting (A1)
B2. Mental Health Awareness When Working with Students
B3. K-12 School Intake and Assessment Process

3:30–4:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Mentoring Group Discussions

5:00–5:45 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Faculty Q&A

5:45 p.m. ET
Pre-Recorded Elective Sessions
C1. Principles of College Affordability & Financial Aid
C2. Evaluating Colleges and Independent Schools
C3. Essential Online Business Tools for IECs
C4. Intake & Assessment for Therapeutic Consulting
C5. MBA & Graduate Business Admissions Consulting
C6. Introduction to Anti-Racist Education Primer

6:30–7:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
After School Lounges
Lounges TBD

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

10:30 am - 11:15 am ET (LIVE)
Applying for 51³Ô¹Ï Membership Q&A

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Generating Marketing Buzz for Your Business

2:15–3:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Mentoring Group Discussions

4:00–5:00 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Live Elective Sessions
D1. Effective Counseling for College-Bound Students & Parents
D2. Working with International Students Who Want to Study in the USA (K12 school and college)
D3. Therapeutic Consulting: Case Manager/Collaborative Practice
D4. Serving Communities in a Nonprofit Capacity

5:00 p.m. ET
Pre-Recorded Elective Sessions
E1. The Practice of College Affordability & Financial Aid
E2. Graduate School Advising: Law School Applicants
E3. How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Impacting our Profession
E4. Advising College-Bound Student Athletes
E5. LGBTQIA+ Students Discuss Their Journeys from College App to Campus Life

5:15–6:00 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Faculty Q&A

6:30–7:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
After School Lounges
Lounges TBD

Thursday, July 25, 2024

11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Communication: A Proactive Approach to Liability Issues

2:30–3:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Mentoring Group Discussions: Ethics

4:00–5:00 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Faculty Q&A

5:30–6:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Q&A Follow-up: College Affordability and Financial Aid
Prerequisite: You should have watched at least one of the two Financial Aid sessions on the Tuesday & Wednesday schedules

5:30 p.m. ET
Pre-Recorded Elective Sessions
F1. Working With First-Generation College Applicants
F2. Working with College-Bound Students with Learning Differences
F3. The College Application Essay
F4. Working With Families Through the Therapeutic Placement
F5. K-12 School Consulting: Advising International Students

6:45–7:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
After School Lounges
Lounges TBD

Friday, July 26, 2024

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Creating Your Personal Business Plan

2:00 p.m. ET
Pre-Recorded Elective Sessions
G1. Working with Parents in College Consulting
G2. College Planning with Homeschooled Students
G3. Evaluating and Touring Therapeutic Programs
G4. Managing Your Media: Positive Press Interviews
G5. Social Networking for All Consultants

3:00–4:00 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Final Mentoring Group Discussions

4:15–5:15 p.m. ET (LIVE)
Closing and Final Thoughts from Faculty