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  • 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: 51³Ô¹Ï’s Professional Excellence

Do you remember when or why you joined 51³Ô¹Ï? I…

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  • AI
AI Tools: Friend or Foe?

As we enter college essay season, the introduction of artificial…

  • Advocacy
51³Ô¹Ï on Capitol Hill for Its First Advocacy Day

51³Ô¹Ï held its inaugural Advocacy Day in Washington, DC on…

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  • College
Finding a Research Lab as a High School Student

University admissions committees have started looking for academic research as…

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  • College
We Need to Talk: The College Transition Conversation

As I approached the hallway of my dorm room for…

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  • Athletes
Athletic Recruiting: What Every IEC Should Know

There has been a lot of discussion recently in the…

  • College
Understanding Military College Programs

For many students, the military offers adventure, a way to…

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  • Accommodations
Helping Students Find Colleges That Support Their Needs

We hear it all the time, especially from parents of…

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  • Ethics & Best Practices
The Committee of Ethics and Standards of Practices

This page is restricted to 51³Ô¹Ï members only. To get…

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  • Affordability/Financial Aid
Student Loan Payment and Forgiveness from the Perspective of a Former Federal Employee

Informing students and families about federal student loans is challenging….

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  • Applying to College
Résumés as Storytelling

There are many optional components of a college application: essays,…

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  • College
Supporting the Student Who Has Transferred

Through my 15-plus years of working in student services at…