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2023 International ACAC Conference Education Sessions

The 2023 Conference Session Schedule can be found below. This schedule includes session titles and descriptions, panelist information, experience level, and target audience.

Beyond Rankings: How to Promote the Concept of Best Fit for Students

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GC 243
Session Description

Do you struggle with getting students to embody the concept of best fit and not best school? This presentation will explore an opportunity called the junior project that seeks to assist students in personal and academic reflection through a structured powerpoint presentation that culminates with them identifying multiple schools that are the best fit for their individual needs. We will also discuss how universities can help echo the message of best fit during their high school visits.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Katie Leishear, American School of Brasilia

Additional Presenters

Phil Abraham, American Community School of Abu Dhabi
Jeffrey Neill, Graded - The American School of São Paulo

Character Matters- Infusing the University Admissions Process with Social Emotional Awareness

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GC 140
Session Description

In a world where competition seems to drive decisions, the character and attitude of the student often gets lost in the shuffle of GPA, test scores, and the right kind of recs. This session will focus on ways counselors can infuse more activities focusing on the social-emotional needs of students for better outcomes for the student. The session will feature research from brain science, best practices, and the work of Making Caring Common. Participants will walk away with some tangible practices, whether their school has a counselor of one or one of many.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Christina McDade, Lincoln Community School

Additional Presenters

Megan Mankerian-Stem, Gen Next Education, Inc.
Ango Paul Mwakisu , NYU Abu Dhabi
Sonia Soni, Aditya Birla World Academy

Choosing a University, Choosing a Major: Making the Most of Your UK Application

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GC 150
Session Description

We will be delivering a brief presentation, outlining:
• Brief overview and history of the range of institutions across the UK, why does that matter?
• Myth-busting preconceived notions and ideas about the UK and studying there
• What universities offer students - where and how to find this out, including
- Degree content
- What are students buying into
- What do they study and how they are assessed
- Employability opportunities
- Niche subjects/specialized subject areas
- Challenges
• Rankings and statistics – simple pointers to make sense of the data
There will be a range of student testimonials (recordings and live) to give counselors understanding from the student point of view, of their experiences in choosing and applying to institutions in the UK. Having students live (likely to be virtual) during the event will allow for interactivity with counselors able to ask questions.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience

Secondary (High School) & Individual

Lead Presenter

Lyndsey Ashton, Manchester Metropolitan University

Additional Presenters

Jonny Hill, Ulster University
Rachel Holzinger, Cardiff University
Sohvi Riekkinen, Northumbria University
Andrew Hamilton, University of Dundee

Computer Science is the New Engineering

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
SASC 352
Session Description

For the past two decades, engineering was the most competitive program that students were applying to. And then, a few years ago, a new trend began to emerge. Computer science has now eclipsed engineering. As the number of prospective computer science applicants has risen, secondary school counselors find themselves struggling to find a wider range of programs for students to apply to.
What do counselors need to know about this important major? What is the best curricular preparation for students who want to pursue a career in this field? And how can counselors support these curricular choices and help students find HEI options, regardless of whether the student is towards the top or bottom of the class?

Experience Level

Experienced

Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Rebecca Kelley, Concourse Global Enrollment, Inc.

Additional Presenters

Petra Marlin, The University of Southern Mississippi
Nick Skeavington, University of York
Graham Barnes, University of Waterloo

Displaced Again? Navigating Refugee Student Recruitment, Admissions & Enrollment

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GL 100B
Session Description

While we all have positive intentions to counsel and advocate for, admit and enroll refugee students, there is a lot more work needed to understand how best to assist students who have been displaced and living as refugees. This session will give perspectives from both counselors working with refugee students on the African continent and admissions officers who have intentionally worked as part of a task force on how to be more refugee-inclusive in their colleges' admissions and enrollment policies. We intend this session to provide practical tips and give a realistic view of the challenges refugee students face and the work needed for them to navigate them.

Experience Level
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Education Matters

Additional Presenters

Markus Burns, Williams College
Ashley Pallie, Caltech
James Akaba, Open Dreams
David Bett, Tujenge Africa Foundation

Exploring the Growth of International Programs in National Curricula: A Comparison of Secondary School & University Perspectives

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GC 355
Session Description

What does it mean to be an international student today?
This session will examine the implications of the rise of internationally-oriented high school curricula worldwide, following on the success of the IB.
How effective are these diplomas in promoting bilingualism, global citizenship, and critical thinking within the framework of national or state curricula? To what extent are these diplomas also an elite marketing tool for aspirational families?
We will introduce several examples, such as the new Baccalauréat Français International (BFI), Spain’s bilingual schools, the AP International Diploma (APID), and Cambridge IGSCEs/ A-Levels in non-UK schools. Our panel of international university admissions officers will then discuss how they evaluate such candidates and how these diplomas contribute to student success at their institutions.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Alban Ferrieu, The Uni Advisor

Additional Presenters

Catherine Boalch, Lycee International de Saint Germain en Laye
Charlie Pybus, Durham University
Nathan Mack, University of Southern California
Elisa Melendez, IE University

How to Make the Student Experience Delightful in the Admission Process

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
PVH 100
Session Description

The world has changed astronomically in the past 20, 10, 5, or 2 years. Doing things the same way we’ve done them for years is not accessible or engaging for today’s Gen Z students. We can change our approach to intrigue students and make the process delightful, while still maintaining a rigorous and holistic admissions process. Ultimately, this approach is going to give you a better view of the whole student AND make the process fun and exploratory as opposed to stressful and inaccessible.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

John Nesbitt, Duolingo English Test

Additional Presenters

Michelle Trimpe, University of Chicago
Dinorah Rechani, The Columbus School
Georges Macheta, Student at the University of St. Thomas

Is Reverse Admissions the Future?

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
GC 118
Session Description

Reverse admissions is an entirely new approach to college admissions that flips the script on the traditional admissions model.
This novel approach, in which universities come to students (rather than the other way around) creates new opportunities and challenges in supporting international students post admission.
Listen to a few case studies on how institutions have used this new admissions model to make international education more accessible, as a way to diversify their incoming student classes and help students broaden their options.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Joe Morrison, Concourse Global Enrollment, Inc.

Additional Presenters

Rebecca Hansen, The College of Wooster
Jennifer Tassell, International School of Panama
Brittany Adams, Navitas University Pathways

Queer Matters: Reading Student Mobility through Queer Studies for Admissions & Counseling

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
SIPA 125
Session Description

This session situates student mobility, one of the key features of internationalization, within the framework of queer studies to conduct a comparative analysis of the means through (and the extent to) which universities in the UK and the US create an inclusive and welcoming space for their students. Simultaneously, the presentation will review benchmarking instruments such as the Campus Pride Index (in the US) and Stonewall’s Diversity Champions Programme (in the UK) to create a handy tool for college counselors for evaluating institutions on inclusivity. A cross-institutional collaboration across academic faculty, admissions, and counseling, the session promotes reflection on and engagement with the role played by gender and sexuality in student recruitment and experience.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Amritesh Singh, University of St Andrews

Additional Presenters

Dane Rowley, California Lutheran University
Swati Shrestha, International School Bangkok

The New Norm: Innovative Recruitment Strategies in the Era of AI

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
TAM 121
Session Description

Whether we like it or not, the era of AI is here. With ChatGPT writing college essays, passing medical school exams and even prescribing medication, there’s no limit to what it can do as it continues to improve and enhance its functionality. This has raised great concerns among admission professionals about the authenticity of the application files that they have received and will receive in the future. But AI is here to stay and as we learn to co-exist with it, it is more urgent than ever for admission officers to be innovative and nimble-minded about their international recruitment strategies.

This session aims to share best practices of exciting, innovative and effective ways of engaging with international markets with a focus on China beyond the traditional recruitment models to counter the potential negative effects of AI (and we are not just talking about interviews).

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)

Lead Presenter

Nan Zhang, WLSA Shanghai Academy

Additional Presenters

Xiaofeng Wan, Amherst College
Li Zhang, Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School
Solomon Enos, Duke University
John Yi, Yale University

We Are (Global) Family: Innovative Ways to Advance International Student Engagement & Success

miércoles, el 12 de julio de 2023 a las 15:00–16:00 EDT
DM 100
Session Description

It takes a village to recruit, develop, and support a diverse international student community within the context of global higher education.
A panel of seasoned experts, representing various flavors of institutions (including our sister organization, NACAC), will explore key themes & challenges impacting our International ACAC family of members. These themes include:
• understanding the future of finding college matches;
• globalizing access/ inclusion/ belonging/ welcomeness initiatives;
• serving as ambassadors & advocates for the college career counseling worldwide; and
• anticipating major shifts in global student decision-making and demographics (with a focus on affordability & return-on-investment, especially with the emergence of the global South as source of student mobility and as a higher ed destination).
We will identify actionable insights and will share proprietary data and research to spark and inform a highly interactive discussion.

Experience Level
Beginner
Intermediate
Experienced
Target Audience
Secondary (High School) & Individual
Post-Secondary (College & University)
Organization (For-Profit, Non-Profit, CBO)

Lead Presenter

Clay Hensley, International Education Consultant

Additional Presenters

Rohan Pasari, Cialfo
Vern Granger, University of Connecticut
Murphy Miller, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Shilpa Gupta, UWC ISAK Japan
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