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.
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Title: State of Affairs in College Admissions
Date: Wednesday September 24, 2025
Time: 12:00pm
Target Audience: All GPACAC Members
Guest Speakers:
Chat Description: College admissions is at a crossroads—shaped by shifting demographics, evolving policies, and growing public scrutiny. In this live virtual chat, enrollment leaders from across the country will come together to unpack the current landscape, share insights from their institutions, and explore what’s next for the future of higher education.
Please RSVP by September 22, 2025.
Title: What Happens After a Student Hits Submit?
Date: October 22
Target Audience: High School Counselors
Time: 9:00 AM
Guest Speakers:
Topics Covered:
REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
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:
Topics Covered:
REGISTRATION OPEN SOON
Title: First Semester: The College Freshman Perspective
Date: December 12
Target Audience: All GPACAC Members
Time: 1:00 PM
Guest Speakers: TBD
Title: The HS Visit Process - how to maximize the College Reps coming to your school
Date: January 28
Target Audience: All GPACAC Members
Time: 9:00 AM
Guest Speakers:
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
Title: College Admission Counselors Roundtable
Date: March 25
Target Audience: College Admission Counselors
Time: TBD
Guest Speakers: TBD
Title: 2nd Semester: The High School Senior Perspective
Date: April 29
Target Audience: All GPACAC Members
Time: TBD
Guest Speakers: TBD
Professional Development Chairs:
Staci Pennington (OK) - staci-pennington@utulsa.edu
Nisha Nuss (NE) - nnuss@thtigers.org
John Tricks (KS) - tricks@ku.edu
Title: State of Affairs in College Admissions
Date/Time: Sept 24, 2025, 12:00pm
All members welcome!