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- 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: 2024 Initiatives and Priorities
As we embark on a remarkable journey into 2024, it…
- Athletes
Guiding Student-Athletes: Understanding Verbal Commitments in College Athletics
To many independent educational consultants (IECs), the athletic recruiting world…
- Boarding School
Helping Families Assess Right-Fit Schools for their Children
One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an…
- Choosing a College
Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Students
In my work as a school counselor over the last…
- Residential Programs
The Importance of Attunement and Connection in Relating to Young People
The prevalence of mental health issues among young adults remains…
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Spotlight on the Black IECs Affinity Group
Identity-based Affinity Groups have a special role at 51³Ô¹Ï in…
- Affordability/Financial Aid
Helping Parents Create a Realistic Four-Year College Budget
An independent educational consultant (IEC) who hears a parent ask…
- College Admissions Advising
From Reactive to Proactive: Positive Ways to Engage with Parents
As independent educational consultants (IECs), we are in the business…
- Affordability/Financial Aid
Parent FAQs, Comments About College Costs, and How IECs Can Respond: Need vs. Merit Aid
In this issue, 51³Ô¹Ï’s Subcommittee on College Affordability (SOCA) continues…
- College Admissions Advising
Reflecting on My Process
The end of application season presents a good time for…
- College
The Perceptions of Agents in the 51³Ô¹Ï Global Community, Part II
The challenge we face in China’s education industry, amidst a…