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...
2018 Summer Institute Staff:
Josh Ditsky, Berks Catholic High School, Dean
Jeremy Branch, Penn State University Brandywine Campus, Director
Alan Paynter, Dickinson College, Faculty Mentor
Bryn Campbell, Holy Ghost Prep, Faculty Mentor
Catherine Souza, Archmere Academy, Faculty Mentor
David Barkovich, North Hills High School, Faculty Mentor
David McMillin, Linden Hall, Faculty Mentor
Hallie Ciarlone, Delaware Valley Friends School, Faculty Mentor
Heather Gallo, Downingtown High School East, Faculty Mentor
Ian Harkness, Malvern Preparatory School, Faculty Mentor
J. Scott Myers, PACAC, Faculty Mentor
Jake Kohler, University of Pennsylvania, Faculty Mentor
Julee Mitsler, High Point University, Faculty Mentor
Michelle O'Donnell, Lancaster Country Day School, Faculty Mentor
Taylor Miller, Saint Joseph's University, Intern
Hillen Grason, Albright College, Intern
Costs:
College Admission Counselors: $450 for PACAC members, $475 for PACAC non-members
Secondary School Counselors: $350 for PACAC members, $375 for PACAC non-members
Price includes housing, meals, and program materials.
