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Welcome to the Western Association for College Admission Counseling.

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The Western Association for College Admission Counseling supports and advances the work of counseling and enrollment professionals from California and Nevada as they help all students realize their full potential, with emphasis on freshman and transfer transitions to higher education and attention to access and equity for all students.

Founded in 1967, we celebrate 50 years as a non-profit organization supporting college admission counseling.

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What is happening in California?

May 14, 2018

By GRAC It’s a few weeks before the California elections so I am sure everyone is REALLY excited about laws and bills and policy! Right? Well, here is an update from NACAC on what is going on at the federal and local levels. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel...

GRAC Action Alert: Act Now to Move Education Funding to States

Apr 9, 2018

There may be money coming your way! ACT NOW and tell your legislators what to do! The new federal budget signed last week includes a remarkable $700 million for the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant—an increase that nearly triples this Grant from last...

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Helicopter Educators

Mar 20, 2018

By Amy Pimentel, Financial Aid Outreach Specialist College of the Sequoias There’s been much discussion around the role of helicopter parents and overparenting, but I see high school and postsecondary institutions doing a lot of handholding and doing whatever it...