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- 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: The Faces of Leadership in 51³Ô¹Ï
Just over two years ago, Ann Rossbach, 51³Ô¹Ï past president,…
- College
The Test-Optional Conundrum
Most independent educational consultants (IECs) have been supportive of colleges…
- Therapeutic
Deciding on Collegiate Recovery Programs for Students
How long does a young adult need to be in…
- Graduate & Professional School Advising
Earning a Dual MD Degree
Although the majority of medical students earn a traditional MD…
- Ethics & Best Practices
We All Need Mentors
As educators or as independent educational consultants (IECs), we often…
- Advocacy
51³Ô¹Ï Members Lead Legislative Efforts in Illinois
For much of 51³Ô¹Ï’s history, we operated in a very…
- Affordability/Financial Aid
College Affordability Final Step: Helping Families Make the Right College Choice
As students begin deciding where to attend college in the…
- Independent Educational Consulting
Keeping It Simple: Two Owners’ Takes on Keeping Their Sanity
Each time we go to a conference registration webpage, we…
- Boarding School
Finding New Voice: Vermont Students Speak Out
This page is restricted to 51³Ô¹Ï members only. To get…
- Graduate & Professional School Advising
The ABCs of JDs: Key Points for Advising Pre-Law Students
With the wide range of student interests, almost every college…











