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  • About
    • About
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    • Past Presidents
    • Strategic Plan
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  • Membership
    • Member Portal
    • Join Today
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2025-2026 GPACAC Chats

Join us for GPACAC Chats! Times vary, so be sure to check the schedule on this page. We will feature a variety of guest speakers and plenty of discussion on college admissions related topics. Grab your lunch and don't miss out on these awesome professional growth opportunities. All members are welcome! All chats are held virtually via Zoom. Watch your email and the Weekly Wrap for updates and registration information for each chat. 

Upcoming GPACAC Chats

Watch for future updates, registration links, and specific times these events will be held.

September

Title:  State of Affairs in College Admissions

Date:  Wednesday September 24, 2025

Target Audience:  All GPACAC Members

Time:  12:00 pm

Guest Speakers:  Patricia DeBolt, The University of Tulsa VP and Dean of Admissions, and  Nick Stevens, University of Kansas Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.


Chat Description:  Join us for an informative session designed to unpack the latest changes in college admissions. Whether you are a school counselor, educator or an admissions professional, this event will provide key insights to help support students through the evolving application process.  Topics may include (but not limited to):

  • Test Optional policies
  • *The role of AI and essays
  • Holistic Review updates
  • Trends in selectivity and application strategies
  • The new ACT test and how that will impact admissions


Let’s stay informed and be prepared together.  


Please RSVP by September 22, 2025.

Registration Coming Soon!

October

Title:  What Happens After a Student Hits Submit?

Date: October 22

Target Audience: High School Counselors

Time: 9:00 AM

Guest Speakers: TBD

November

Title:  Recap from the Road: It’s Okay to Cry in Your Car, Part II

Date: November 19

Target Audience: College Admission Counselors

Time: 2:00 PM

Guest Speakers: Chloe Blue, Lana Mark, Logan Blunt, & Rylie Coop

December

Title:  First Semester: The College Freshman Perspective

Date: December 12

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: 1:00 PM

Guest Speakers: TBD

January

Title:  The High School Visit Process

Date: January 28

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: 9:00 AM

Guest Speakers: TBD

February

Title:  Financial Aid: Helping Your Students Navigate and Understand Financial Aid Awards

Date: February 18

Target Audience: High School Counselors  

Time: 2:00 PM

Guest Speakers: Kristle Lacy & TBD

March

Title:  College Admission Counselors Roundtable

Date: March 25

Target Audience: College Admission Counselors

Time: TBD

Guest Speakers: TBD

April

Title:  2nd Semester: The High School Senior Perspective

Date: April 29

Target Audience: All GPACAC Members

Time: TBD

Guest Speakers: TBD

For More Information:

Professional Development Chairs:

Staci Pennington (OK) - staci-pennington@utulsa.edu

Nisha Nuss (NE) - nnuss@thtigers.org

John Tricks (KS) - tricks@ku.edu

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