National Association for College Admission Counseling

is excited to announce that the Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026 education sessions are now available. https://ow.ly/pspL50Z8YAa

Session topics include:
- Advancing equitable college access and student success
- Reimagining admissions, recruitment, and enrollment strategies
- Navigating policy, ethics, and the changing higher ed landscape
- Investing in professional growth, leadership, and well-being

NACAC joined a coalition letter led by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration urging Congress to advance bipartisan legislative solutions that provide permanent protections and stability for Dreamers. https://ow.ly/RO8N50Z8WIb

The letter highlights the significant contributions Dreamers make to campuses, communities, and the broader economy, while emphasizing the continued uncertainty many students face due to limitations and ongoing legal challenges surrounding DACA. It calls on Congress to advance durable legislative solutions that support college access, degree completion, workforce pathways, and long-term economic opportunity for undocumented students who have grown up and studied in the United States.

Just Equations' new report, Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students, traces how educational policies and practices—not student ability—have driven differential math outcomes for Black students throughout history. https://bit.ly/calculated-barriers

The report also outlines new vision for math education with key policy actions for states, systems, and institutions to promote equitable outcomes for all students.

Report: Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students | Just Equations After decades of using the same playbook, math education is facing a moment of reckoning. Driven by declining test scores, pandemic learning loss, and the rise of artificial intelligence, there’s a growing movement to enact broad reform in states across the country. Many efforts to improve math ed...

The pace of federal policy and legal change continues to accelerate, with real implications for counseling professionals and the students they serve. To help members stay informed and prepared, hosts a monthly Community Conversation.

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. ET for a timely discussion of key policy and legal developments affecting postsecondary access and admission. https://ow.ly/zH7x50Z8gaV

Register for NACAC’s Guiding the Way to Impact (GWI) 2026 conference, happening July 28–29 in Washington, D.C. https://ow.ly/CBmQ50Z87t0

GWI is designed for counseling professionals who are committed to supporting students of all backgrounds as they navigate the admission process. By attending this conference, you will learn about tools, strategies, and partnerships to address today’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change in and success.

This professional certificate provides new and prospective admission professionals with a comprehensive understanding of college admission and student recruitment. The next cohort begins on Monday, June 15. Join us: https://ow.ly/Tpt650Z83h1

NACAC Conference 2026 will take place October 8-10 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The premier event for college admission counseling professionals will feature over 6,500 attendees, 200+ exhibitors, hours of networking, 100+ education sessions, and more. Join us! https://ow.ly/ROjT50Z7NrH

This joint session by the IC3 Institute and brings together global perspectives on the evolving role of counseling and leadership. Through reflections on well-being, purpose, and the inner work required to lead effectively, the session will explore how educators and counselors can sustain impact while supporting students in an increasingly complex world. Join us on Thursday, June 11. Register today: https://ow.ly/E9zS50Z7Bn0

Presenters:
Ganesh Kohli, Founder, IC3 Movement
Angel B. Pérez, NACAC CEO

Now in its 39th year, ’s College Openings Update is a voluntary listing of NACAC-member postsecondary institutions that are still accepting applications from prospective first-year and/or transfer students for the upcoming fall term. Bookmark this helpful tool for updates. nacacnet.org/college-openings-update

Are you advising student-athletes and looking for ways to better support them in their college search? Join us on June 9 and hear from National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) representative Matt Harris about the challenges student-athletes face today, updates to the initial eligibility requirements, and tips on how to guide students through the NCAA Eligibility Center portal. Register today: https://ow.ly/zf1X50YYWmK