Angel B. Pérez is chief executive officer of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. He is the author of a forthcoming book, The Hottest Seat on Campus, published by Harvard Education Press. If you’d like to explore the new superpowers more deeply, listen to his latest podcast interview.
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Advice
Prospective students aren’t just looking for academic fit or financial aid — they’re looking for human connection. They’re looking for home.
Advice
In this era of constant disruption, the traditional leadership playbook no longer applies.
The Review
Five admissions leaders on the pandemic’s impact — and what can be done about it.
Commentary
If higher education does not broaden its scope, we will continue to exclude many students whose stories are not well represented by traditional academic measurement.
News
For people in admissions, fall means almost nonstop travel, and it’s easy to forget why the work matters Dear Admissions Colleagues: I write you today as I sit on a flight — one of the last legs of what feels like an endless fall recruitment season. I’m grateful to be sitting here. In fact, I…