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  • 51³Ô¹Ï
President’s Letter: Change Is in the Air

One of my favorite things about growing up and living…

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  • Announcements
Join Us for 51³Ô¹Ï’s 2026 Annual Conference

May 18–20 • Baltimore, Maryland Don’t miss our 2026 Annual…

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  • 51³Ô¹Ï
The CEO’s Corner: Embracing Opportunity Together

Settling into my new role at 51³Ô¹Ï has prompted me…

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  • Applying to College
Behind the Scenes of Applying to the Country’s Top Music Programs

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once called music “the universal language of…

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  • Gap Year
Seven Gap Year Trends to Know for 2026

Gap years have changed quite a bit over the last…

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  • Graduate & Professional School Advising
Dentistry and Law: Popular Professional Pathways

Having formerly worked in the admissions offices of several higher…

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  • College
Global Bachelor Programs: What Are They, and Who Should Apply?

We interviewed Barbara Prevosti and Alessandra Casarico (Università Bocconi) and…

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  • Mental Health
Connection Is Prevention: What IECs Need to Know about Suicide Risk

Suicide prevention is an urgent concern for any of us…

51³Ô¹Ï 2025 School Symposium participants
  • 51³Ô¹Ï
Reflections on the 51³Ô¹Ï 2025 School Symposium

As an 51³Ô¹Ï event participant since 2002 and a member…

  • 51³Ô¹Ï
What Does 51³Ô¹Ï Mean to You?

To commemorate 51³Ô¹Ï’s 50th anniversary, we invited members to share…

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  • Homeschooled Students
Spotlight on the Homeschooling Affinity Group

The Homeschooling Affinity Group, founded by Holly Ramsey in 2020,…

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  • Independent Educational Consulting
From Guesswork to Growth: KPI Tracking for IECs

I’ve been an independent educational consultant (IEC) for 13 years,…