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 Membership
Who should join NJACAC?
Voting membership is extended to any secondary school, college, or
university institution within New Jersey which is accredited by a
regional or state accrediting agency. Also, voting membership is
available to any not-for-profit educational organization, agency, or
institution within New Jersey which provides post-secondary counseling,
admission or financial aid services. Individuals employed by such
schools or organizations may join as individual voting members.
Associate (non-voting) membership is open to any National Association
for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) member, institution or
organization outside New Jersey and to retired secondary school,
independent counselors, college or university personnel.
The NJACAC Advantage ... Membership Benefits
Association Publications
NJACACs The ABCs of College Planning offers up-to-date information to
high school students on college planning and is an annual "best seller."
The quarterly newsletter, "Intercom," keeps the membership informed of
recent trends, ideas, and news.
Annual Conferences
NJACAC sponsors an impressive annual two-day spring conference . NJACAC
is an approved provider of continuing professional hours credits.
Mini-Institutes
Each year as many as ten workshops are held on college campuses
throughout New Jersey focusing on specific topics of interest to
counselors. NJACAC is an approved provider of continuing professional
hours credits.
Monitoring Admission Practices
The Admission Practices Committee works to insure that sanctioned,
educational programs are designed to serve the best interest of students
and counselors.
New Jersey National College Fairs
More than 300 colleges and universities are represented at, and more
than 14,000 students, counselors, and parents attend these annual fairs
which is planned and staffed by NJACAC volunteers.
Connecting with National Issues
The Legislative Concerns Committee receives regular reports on proposed
or changing legislation which affect education, report issues of
greatest concern to the membership and participate in lobbying efforts
in Washington, D.C.
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