This week: National Conference and College Tours

I’m excited for a busy week ahead! Starting Monday, I'll be joining colleagues at the Annual IECA Conference, entitled “Breaking Barriers, Empowering Change” this year. There will be a huge college fair, many networking events, talks from Jeff Selingo, author of “Who Gets in and Why,” Amy Blankson, “The Future of Happiness," author, and Zach Rausch, Associate Research Scientist at NYU Stern School of Business, lead researcher to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, and a researcher for the Center for Humane Technology.

The conference brings together a blend of professional networking and institutional exploration. The panels and workshops will provide valuable insights into current trends and future directions in higher education that I can pass on to my families. The nightime receptions are not just fun, but give me a chance to bond with admissions reps in a relaxed environment. I'm looking forward to engaging with fellow professionals who share my passion for helping families while connecting with representatives not only from the midwest, but all over the US and international institutions. 

Following the Detroit events, my journey continues with an ambitious tour. After working in this field for 10+ years and touring roughly 150 colleges, I am thrilled to finally visit Michigan State University and the University of Michigan before heading to Indiana for Notre Dame. My tour continues with stops at Purdue University, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and finally, Purdue's new Indianapolis campus. Taking this trip will allow me to advise students and families about the communities around these popular colleges as well as the schools themselves. If you are curious about what particular schools are seeking, let me know!

While I will not have availability for appointments next week, please contact me to schedule meetings for the week of May 12th and afterwards. I can’t wait to share what I learn with you!