College Admissions Trends You Need to Know

September 11, 2025

National trends drive local results. What should you know?

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Guest/Host

  • Murphy Miller, Director, Membership Experience & Global Engagement, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), mmiller@nacacnet.org
  • Cyndy McDonald, The College Counselor's Coach, cyndy@cyndymcdonald.com

Show Notes

NACAC

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is dedicated to helping students access and pursue higher education in the United States. It has national and international members. The organization provides advocacy, education, research and more to member institutions and individual members. Below are a few of the resources NACAC offers:


NACAC Resources

  • NACAC: Organization with national and international members
  • NACAC Conference: Held in September or October each year.
  • NACAC College Fairs: Held  in-personaland virtually nationally and internationally.
  • NACAC Affiliates: list of regional NACAC organizations, including International ACAC
  • NACAC Education: Extensive Education and Training is offered for college admissions professionals.


Publications/Guides


Advocacy


Stories of Impact and Insight

Do you have a story about how recent government actions have impacted students, education or your community? NACAC wants to hear from you.  Share your story with NACAC on their Impact Page:


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