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...
2019 Summer Institute Staff:
Jeremy Branch, Penn State University Brandywine Campus, 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
David McMillin, Linden Hall, Faculty Mentor
Julee Mitsler, High Point University, Faculty Mentor
Alan Paynter, Dickinson College, Faculty Mentor
Meg Ryan, Allegheny College, Faculty Mentor
Catherine Souza, Archmere Academy, Faculty Mentor
Hillen Grason, Franklin & Marshall College, Intern
Joni Klopp, Kutztown University, Intern
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 28, 2019 will not be issued a refund. If you have questions or need to cancel your registration, please email [email protected]
