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2026 International ACAC Conference Session Proposal Form

February 12, 2026

Break Out of the Same 30 Colleges: How Better Balanced Lists Can Open Up a Broader Mix of U.S. Colleges for Your Students

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM–5:30 PM EDT
*Hamburg Hall A301
Session Description

In this session, we'll explore how students can build a truly comprehensive list that activates all options and not just the same 30 colleges historically popular at your high school. Bring important factors into play early in the process like categorization, academic rigor, subject-matter interests, international and domestic financial aid options. We'll also showcase how powerful new reporting and visualization tools make it possible to glean critical insights from your historical data with ease, whether it be for board reporting, general trend analysis or conversations in real time with students and families.

Lead Presenter

Curt Nichols, International School Bangkok

Additional Presenters

Deborah Mason Pontual, Colégio Bandeirantes
Tom Hayes, College Kickstart
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