ACAC Webinar: Being a School of Excellence in Difficult Times

Through the support of ACAC, state leaders, school staff, and community members provide students with individualized support and assistance as they prepare for and complete the college application process. Three School of Excellence recipients shared the strategies they deployed during the 2020-21 application season to ensure they reached students who needed support navigating the complex college application and admissions process. Join us to learn more about their efforts and how you can join the American College Application Campaign.

Hosting Your College Application Campaign the GEAR UP Way!

A Developmental Approach to College and Career Counseling

Utilizing myOptions Encourage to Support ACAC Implementation

Supporting Students in Building their College Lists

2020 #WhyApply Twitter Chat

How to Host a College Application Event

Making the Case for College During COVID-19

Supporting Students in Navigating Trauma, Stress, and Grief

During the ACAC 2020 National Convening – hosted virtually on May 5, 6, and 7 – we invited Laura Owen, PhD., American University, and Kara Leva, PhD., Rowan University, to address how those working directly with students can help students navigate trauma, stress, and grief. We also took at look at how this trauma impacts the college-going process.

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College Signing Day Chat 2020

Twitter Chat

Many schools and communities will host a College Signing Day (or Decision Day) celebration on or around May 1 to celebrate seniors selecting which college they will attend. The goal of the #SigningDayChat is to share best practices for planning and organizing a virtual event. Learn from fellow college access professionals and national partners who have successfully organized virtual events to celebrate their seniors.