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The Nuances of Advising High Academic Student-Athletes During COVID-19

We recently attended the National Conference for Independent Educational Consultants Association – IECA). These are our takeaways from the session on high performing high school athletes. Presenters: Katie Andersen and David Stoeckel, The Student Athlete Advisors Impact on Recruiting – Recruiting Calendars have changed temporarily: – DI – Dead period until July 31, 2020 –…

College Admissions Testing in the Time of Covid-19

We recently attended the National Conference for Independent Educational Consultants Association – IECA). These are our takeaways from the session on Testing in the Time of Covid -19. Presenter: Drew Heilpern, Summit Educational Group These are the current planned testing dates: – SAT – Aug, Sept, Nov – ACT – June/July, Sept, Oct, Dec For…

As Colleges Move Away From the SAT, Will Admissions Algorithms Step In?

Companies selling admissions algorithms say they have a fairer, more scientific way to predict student success. Do they? Read the full EdSurge article here.