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Counselor Boot Camp

Counselor Boot Camp is designed specifically for high school guidance counselors with less than two years of experience in a school counseling position. These sessions will increase your knowledge of the admissions process and other tasks performed throughout the academic year. In addition, you will hear from veteran counselors and college admissions professionals. Specific topics include the following:

  • Job Description
  • Best Practices
  • NACCAP Membership Benefits
  • Semester 1 & Semester 2 Details & Tasks
  • College Applications, Diversity & Special Circumstances
  • Q&A Expert Panel (College Admissions Representatives & High School Counselors)

Who: High school counselors with less than two years of experience

When: September 23rd & 25th

Cost:
Early Bird Registration (August 29, 2025)
     Member Rate* — $200  After August 29 — $225
     Non-Member Rate — $225  After August 29 — $250

Contact Janet Pargeter with any questions.

*Members will need to sign in for the member rate.

September's Schedule:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Session 1
Gear Up - Job Descriptions & Best Practices
11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET 
Session 2
Sure-Footed - College Applications (includes diversity & special circumstances)
 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET     
Session 3
Flexible & Durable - First Semester Duties & Expectations
 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Session 4
Proven Toughness - Second Semester Duties & Expectations

11:00 am - 12:30 pm ET  
Session 5
Bold & Passionate - From the Front Lines: Current Issues Shaping K-12 Counseling
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Session 6
Q & A The Experts -  Counselors & Admissions Panel
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET