Programs & Events
Professional DevelopmentWinter Forum
January 26, 2024 Minnetonka High School Formerly know as Fall Forum, Winter Forum is a comprehensive, day-long event meant to bring both high school counselors and college admission professionals together. We will learn from each other and discuss best practices in guiding and supporting students pursuing higher education. Registration and event agenda will be available soon. Admission Counselor InstituteJuly 24 - 25, 2023 Minnesota State University-Mankato This two-day in-person conference is geared to new admissions professionals with one to two years of experience. Registration and event agenda will be available soon. MIDWest ConferenceMay 19 - 21, 2024 Dubuque, Iowa
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Camp CollegeJuly 17, 18, and 19, 2023 University of Minnesota Crookston Camp College is a three day pre-college experience where rising seniors at Minnesota high schools will learn valuable information about applying to colleges, college resources, financial aid, and much more! Show on the RoadUpcoming workshops TBD Show on the road is a traveling professional development conference providing high school counselors around the state with resources and presentations on subjects like hot topics in admissions, regional career forecasts, and financial aid.
This year "Show on the Road" will be held virtually through Zoom. Click on the link below to learn more about the three sessions that will be offered! Government RelationsDay on the HillFeb. 15, 2023
NACAC Professional DevelopmentNACAC National ConferenceSeptember 21 - 23, 2023 Baltimore, MD Ready, Set, FAFSA eventsFree financial aid events will be available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom in February! The series, running February 8 through March 1, will cover general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college. Read the press release here. | Member ProgramsMentorship ProgramThe program seeks to assist in building connections between new members and those who have been involved in the profession and organization for several years. Learn more about the Mentorship ProgramLeadership Development ProgramThis unique program is designed to provide opportunities for individuals to investigate, define, and further develop their leadership skills. Learn more about the Leadership Development ProgramCollege FairsMinnesota Education FairsMinnesota Education Fairs - MEFs are college fairs held throughout the state at high schools and other venues. Learn more about the Minnesota Education Fairs Minnesota National College FairThe Minnesota National College Fair will be held in-person on October 5th and 6th, 2022.Learn more about the National College Fair Virtual College ExplorationVirtualLearn more about Virtual College Exploration Partnered EventsCollege Knowledge MonthFormerly Minnesota College Knowledge Month, Minnesota Goes to College consists of two state-wide college-going campaigns: College Knowledge Month and Minnesota College Goal, The goal is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college, especially underrepresented students (students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students. Please consider volunteering! Session Submission FormDo you have a session idea or topic you would like to either present or learn more about at a MACAC conference or event? Let us know about it! Submit a Session TopicProfessional Development GrantThe Professional Development Grant is designed to support membership by funding professional development opportunities. The Professional Development Grant will cover the cost of registration, hotel, airfare, meals and membership fee (when applicable). |
