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 did the thinking for you and wrote this blog post!
Read on to learn:
Quick Facts About NACAC 2024
Where: Los Angeles, California in the Los Angeles Convention Center
When: September 26-28
Theme: The Courage Within
According to NACAC, the theme reflects the following: “At NACAC, we believe there is no greater calling than serving students, families, and institutions to ensure the next generation thrives.
Yet in today’s volatile landscape, it takes courage to be an educator. Divisive politics, global instability, and demographic shifts are among the headwinds making the college admission counseling profession more challenging than ever. The courage to do this work starts from within.”
About NACAC
With more than 200 exhibitors, over 100 educational sessions, and more than 6,000 expected attendees, you’re in for a great 3 days of networking and learning! You can expect to meet college counseling peers and vendors who can help you improve your college counseling skills.
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 2024 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 #309 to meet us! We’d love to get to know you. We'll be close to the main entrance!
Representatives from our Success, Support, Sales, and Leadership teams will be there.
Feel free to swing by our booth to rest, grab a snack, and get some Scoir swag.
8 NACAC Conference Tips From Our Team
This isn’t our first rodeo! Read on for some NACAC conference tips from our team.
1. For goodness sake, 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 on LinkedIn.
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 😴
Take breaks in the morning and evening, so you have the energy to talk to folks. 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 21 2024 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Abby deSilva is the Inbound Marketing Strategist at Scoir. She loves creating content and helping students find their dream college and career.
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