How to Prepare for NACAC 2025

So, you’ve signed up for NACAC. You have your ticket and transportation planned, but odds are, you’ve been so busy it’s been hard to think ahead much more than that.

No worries. That’s why we wrote this blog post!

Read on to learn:

• Quick facts about NACAC 2025
• More about the event
• How to visit Scoir at the event (and what you can expect when if swing by!)
• The top NACAC tips from our team

Quick Facts About NACAC 2025

Where: Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center

When: September 18-20

Theme: United We Rise

About NACAC

You're in for a great 3 days of networking and learning at NACAC! Here are some stats pulled from the About page on NACAC's site:

• 200+ exhibitors
• 100+ educational sessions
• 6,500+ expected attendees

NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) was founded in 1937, and has gathered more than 25,000 members, making this one of the top organizations for college counselors.

Be sure to refer to the NACAC 2025 schedule as you plan your days at the event. You can attend:

• College Tours
• Workshops
• Solutions Showcases
• Learning Lounges
• Education Sessions
• And more!

Come visit us!

Swing by booth #1309 to meet us! We’d love to get to know you. 

Representatives from our Success, Support, Sales, and Leadership teams will be there. 

Feel free to swing by our booth to rest. We'll also be...

• Giving out copies of Brennan Bernard's new book: Powerful College Admission Essays
• Giving away Scoir swag
• Sharing a sneak peek of our new, upcoming feature: Scoir-Created Plans
• Showing Scoir AI in action!

8 NACAC Conference Tips From Our Team

This isn’t our first rodeo! Read on for some NACAC conference tips from our team.

1. Wear comfy shoes 👟

Oh, and by the way, jeans are just fine. 

2. Get your badge early 📛

That way, you can just walk right in on the first day. They will most likely be handing them out in front or just inside of the convention center.

3. Bring food (or be prepared to pay for it) 🍎

You’re gonna get hungry from all the walking, so be sure to bring some snacks and a water bottle, if you can. Or stop by the Scoir booth to grab some!

4. Update your LinkedIn beforehand 🖥️

Odds are, you’ll be making some new connections. Ensure your LinkedIn bio, job title, and job status are up to date so people can easily find you online.

5. Make sure you have your business cards 📇

Gotta make sure people remember you!

6. Plan your days 🗓️

Look at the schedule ahead of time and note which sessions you want to attend and booths you want to visit.

7. Know your goals going in ✔️

Do you want to network? Talk to your current vendors or meet new ones? Attend educational sessions?

8. Rest 😴

If you can, take breaks in the morning and evening. The days will be long, but it'll be worth it!

This article was originally published on September 18, 2023. It was updated on August 25, 2025 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.