The PACAC Summer Institute held at Bucknell University is an interactive, intensive 2 1/2 day workshop for new admission counselors and secondary school counseling professionals (all experience levels). The Institute provides participants with a full and complete understanding of the increasingly complex college admissions process through a dynamic learning experience. The Summer Institute is the longest, continuous, summer professional development opportunity for new admission counselors and secondary school counselors in the nation!
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
Overview of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Financial Aid
Counseling the College Bound Students and Parents
Ethical Dilemmas in Higher Education
Marketing and Social Media in College Admission
Athletic Recruitment
Interactive case studies
And much more...
2020 Summer Institute Staff:
Ian Harkness, Malvern Prep, Dean
Michelle O'Donnell, Lancaster Country Day School, Director
Bryn Campbell, Holy Ghost Prep, Faculty Mentor
Hallie Ciarlone, Delaware Valley Friends School, Faculty Mentor
Krista Evans, Kutztown University, Faculty Mentor
Aaron Jones, St Joseph's Prep, Faculty Mentor
Jake Kohler, University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Mentor
Julee Mitsler, High Point University, Faculty Mentor
Meg Ryan, Allegheny College, Faculty Mentor
Joni Klopp, Kutztown University, Intern
To apply to be a Faculty Mentor - click here To apply to be an Intern - click here
Costs:
College Admission Counselors: $500 for PACAC members, $525 for PACAC non-members
Secondary School Counselors: $400 for PACAC members, $425 for PACAC non-members
Price includes housing, meals, and program materials.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made after Friday, June 26, 2020 will not be issued a refund. If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email [email protected]
Registration will open in March 2020
Here's what last year's participants had to say about their Summer Institute experience:
"Staff and attendees were diverse in their experiences and passionate about their work."
"I love my job even more than I did 3 days ago!"
"I feel more prepared for a career in admissions."
For questions about the Summer Institute, please contact SI Dean Ian Harkness, 484-595-5225 SI Director Michelle O'Donnell, 717-392-2916 [email protected]
