About Us

Who we are

PACAC is a nonprofit association comprised of more than 1200 school counselors, college admission counselors, independent education consultants and other professionals responsible for guiding students through the important transition from high school to postsecondary options. As one of 23 affiliates of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), we strive to:

Advance professional development, best practices and collaboration in admission counseling
Facilitate effective communication among students, families, education professionals, and institutional representatives
Promote equal access to postsecondary education
Maintain high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility as outlined in NACAC's Code of Ethics and Professional Practices and our own Strategic Plan

What we do

Serve as a central resource for college fairs and other information helpful to students and families
Create professional development opportunities through our Annual Conference, Summer Institute, Enrollment Management Institute, August Admission Workshops, College Counseling 101 Workshops, and more.
Provide updated information about current education issues and state and national legislative developments
Offer members the chance to network and share their talents and expertise by serving in leadership roles and on our committees
Lead education advocacy and government relations efforts through our College Access Forum, NACAC Action Alerts, and other means