Thursday, November 5th

1:00 pm      Welcome and NCAIS updates

1:15 pm      49 College Essay and Application Tips in 49 Minutes | Ethan Sawyer, College Essay Guy

2:20 - 2:30  Break

2:30-3:30   All things Testing: College Admissions Testing in uncertain times |  Jed AppleRouth, The AppleRouth Company

The world of standardized testing has changed dramatically since the dawn of the pandemic.  Students across the country are having divergent experiences securing testing, based on local conditions.  With the crush of test-optional schools during this cycle of admissions, many students are contemplating whether to test or retest, to submit scores, to take the SAT Subject Tests or SAT/ACT essays.  What's the best way to counsel these students?  What can we anticipate going forward in the domain of testing and admissions?  Will the pending remote testing options make a difference?  How about computer-based testing and sectional testing? Let's discuss different perspectives on admissions testing during the pandemic and beyond.

2:30-3:30   SCOIR | Gabby Riva, Client Partner at Scoir

Scoir Overview with Open Q&A(optional) for SCOIR users or those interested in moving to SCOIR

Thursday, November 12th

1:00 Welcome and Intro to the Panel | The Future of College Admissions

Panelists - Rick Clark, GA Tech Dean of Admissions, Angel Perez, CEO NACAC, Todd Reinhart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, University of Denver and President Elect of NACAC 

2:20 Break

2:30 Financial Aid 101 | David Gelinas, Retired Dean of Financial Aid at Davidson

This session will provide an overview of postsecondary student financial aid, including its philosophies, terminology, forms, and processes, along with insights and observations from a 40-year veteran of both public and private higher education.

2:30  SCOIR | Gabby Riva, Client Partner at Scoir

Scoir Overview with Open Q&A(optional) for SCOIR users or those interested in moving to SCOIR

Thursday, November 19th 

1:00 Monthly Cohort Zoom | College Applications Case Studies for Counselors

Join NCAIS and College Admissions reps for in depth case studies designed with counselors in mind! 5 or more colleges will participate and you will be able to choose, in advance, the case study breakout you want to participate in. These case study sessions will not be recorded and only those counselors registered for the Conference will be able to attend.

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