IACAC - Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling

09/10/2026

Meetup on Lake Michigan
🍻✨ Attending the Chicago NACAC Fair? Then it's time to celebrate! Ditch the post-fair fatigue and trek on down to the Navy Pier Beer Garden on Saturday, September 26th at 3:30 PM for good vibes, epic lakefront views, and well-earned cold ones (available for purchase on your own).

Leave your car right where it is—we’ll be setting up shop at the end of the pier for a super chill Mentorship Mingle. Jam out to live music starting at 4:30 PM, grab a fresh drink, and unwind with your favorite college admissions and counseling crew.

Whether you’re in IACAC, NACAC, or just in need of a good laugh and a cold bevvy, come hang! See you on the pier! 🍻✨

09/10/2026

See you around this month!

09/08/2026

🎓 Plan Your Future at the College Fair! 🎓

Ready to take the next step toward your dream school? Join us for the upcoming College Fair to meet university representatives face-to-face, ask questions about majors and campus life, and get the inside scoop on financial aid and scholarships.

📍 Location: Maine West High School Gym

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Why attend?

Connect Directly: Speak with admissions reps from colleges and universities across the region.

Get Guidance: Get real answers on applications, scholarships, and financial aid options.

Explore Options: Discover programs you might not have considered yet.

Bring your parents, bring your friends, and get ready for your future! Tag a classmate who needs to see this below. 👇

09/04/2026

Derrick you have always been a star in our book so these NACAC flowers are extra special!! 🌟💐

Congratulations to the 21 individuals and three programs that have earned NACAC's 2026 Rising Star awards! https://ow.ly/51CK50ZIT1y These individuals and programs have exemplified excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students and those who guide them in the transition from high school to college. These awardees will be recognized in October at Conference 2026.

Program Winners
Great Plains ACAC - Advocacy Challenge for Tomorrow
New York State ACAC - Ketchup Series
Western ACAC - Conference Marketing & Branding

Individual Winners
Dakota ACAC - Colby Oetken
Great Plains ACAC - Skyler Stefanski
Hawaii ACAC - Cheyne Nomura
Illinois ACAC - Derrick Sosinski
Indiana ACAC - Hillary Cheaney
International ACAC - Anika Brennan
Iowa ACAC - Gabby McCoy
Kentucky ACAC - Sara Bazzell
Michigan ACAC - Sarah Pelyhes
Minnesota ACAC - Paige Mackedanz
New England ACAC - Alex Torres Morales
New Jersey ACAC - Victoria Farley
New York State ACAC - Madison Morgan
Ohio ACAC - Jessica Burkley
Pacific Northwest ACAC - Sarah Schollmeyer
Pennsylvania ACAC - Janet Barkdoll
Potomac and Chesapeake ACAC - Jordan Vaughn
Southern ACAC - Marquish Applewhite
Texas ACAC - Noah Murray
Western ACAC - Katie Engle
Wisconsin ACAC - Jaclynn Sutton

09/02/2026

Today kicks off our IRCF season for 26-27! HUGE thank you to University of Illinois Springfield and Rend Lake College for helping with this fun video!

09/01/2026

Join us at the NACAC National College Fair in Chicago! Meet face-to-face with representatives from hundreds of colleges across the country—all in one place.

Get all your questions answered about:
✅ Majors & Degree Programs

✅ Campus Visits & Internships

✅ Scholarships & Financial Aid

📅 When: Saturday, September 26 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Where: Navy Pier (Festival Hall Complex, Hall A)

🎟️ Cost: FREE and open to the public!

Don't miss out on finding your best college fit! 🌟

👉 Learn more and register: https://www.nacacattend.org/26Chicago

09/01/2026

Kinda chic is right!

08/26/2026

🎓 Your future is calling—are you ready to answer?

This Illinois Regional College Fair is right around the corner! Whether you're a high school junior just starting your search, a senior finalizing your top picks, or looking to transfer, this is your single best chance to meet admissions reps from dozens of universities face-to-face.

Why you can't miss it:

Get Answers: Ask about majors, campus life, financial aid, and admission requirements directly.

Stand Out: Put a face to your application before you even submit it.

Discover New Options: Find hidden gem colleges you might not have considered yet.

🎟️ Cost: FREE! Register ahead at strivefair.com to get your barcode for easy scanning.

Calling all College Admissions Representatives! 📢

Are you attending this year's fair? Help us spread the word! Share or repost this image to your story/feed to let prospective students know your school will be in the room. Don't forget to tag us so we can reshuffle your post!

08/25/2026

🤝 Looking to expand your professional network and share fresh ideas this school year?

Applications are now open for the IACAC Mentorship Program!

Whether you’re a high school counselor wanting to connect outside your district or a college admissions representative looking to collaborate with colleagues across different institutions, this program brings new and experienced members together to foster growth, support, and lasting connections.

Whether you want to guide someone as a mentor or learn as a mentee, we’d love to have you involved!

🗓️ Deadline to apply: September 4
🔗 Sign up here: https://www.iacac.org/mentorship/

Have questions? Feel free to email [email protected].

Tag a colleague below who would make a great mentor or mentee! 👇

08/24/2026

Congratulations to longtime IACAC member and IACAC President from 1997-1998, Marybeth Kravets! 🎉

Congrats to the 2026 NACAC award winners! Each year, NACAC honors individuals who have contributed to the field of education, to the profession, and to our organization in outstanding ways. These award recipients will be recognized during the Saturday main stage program at NACAC Conference 2026. nacacnet.org/who-we-are/nacac-history/awards

Margaret E. Addis Exceptional Service to NACAC Award: Marybeth Kravets
Joyce E. Smith Excellence in Postsecondary Access Award: Art Coleman
Gayls C. Wilson Outstanding Service to the Profession Award: Mary Worland Napier
David A. Hawkins Government Relations Award: Lisa Sohmer
Inclusion, Access, and Success Award: Young Women's Preparatory Network
John B. Muir Excellence in Media Award: Edward Pickett III