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.
Did you miss one of our previously held chats? Check out the video recording in your membership portal!
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 (Admissions Counselor) OSU
- Lana Mark (Senior Admissions Counselor) OSU
- Logan Blunt (Regional Admissions Representative) WSU
- Riley Coop (Recruitment & Admissions Specialist) USAO
Topics Covered:
- After months of travel, countless conversations, and more than a few wild detours, we’re back with stories from the road that are equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and eye-opening. This session brings together the lessons learned and the moments that stuck with us—some inspiring, some unexpected, and some that remind us why this work matters so much. We’ll share the best advice picked up along the way, reflect on what’s working well, and have an honest conversation about what could be improved as we keep moving forward. Think of it as a mix of story swap, strategy session, and group therapy—proof that the highs and lows are all part of the journey.
December
Title: First Semester: The College Freshman Perspective
Date: December 17
Target Audience: All GPACAC Members
Time: 1:00 PM
Guest Speakers: TBD
January
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:
- Madeline Janorschke (High School Counselor) Olathe West HS
- Patricia Chandler (High School Counselor) Mill Valley HS
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
Check out our upcoming activities for November!
- Nov 1 - Spring Conference Registration Opens
- Nov 11 - Building Bridges Virtual Presentation
- Nov 13 - Advocacy Series Virtual Presentation
- Nov 19 - GPACAC Chat Virtual PD