Why the Fiske Guide and More with Edward Fiske
What goes into the Fiske Guide and why?
Presenters
Edward Fiske | Author, NY Times Journalist |
The Fiske Guide
Cyndy McDonald Educator, Entrepreneur, Producer | The College Counselor's Coach
Show Notes
What's the Value of College? A study completed by researchers Howard Gardner and Wendy Fischman
Live Interview at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Forum: The Real World of College
Digital versions of Fiske Guide Available through College Planning Platforms:
- GuidedPath through Maia Learning: https://guidedpath.net/
- College Planner Pro: https://support.collegeplannerpro.com/hc/en-us/articles/229668388-The-Fiske-Guide
- CounselMore: https://www.counselmore.com/
The 2025 Fiske Guide will be published in June. Check for it at any location books are sold. To buy the Fiske Guide directly go to the publisher:
Professional Development
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College Advisor (school, non-profit, military, college, IEC or other)
The best resource for you to use to find professional development opportunities near you is through the National Association for College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
- Sept. 26-28: National Conference: Los Angeles: Learn More
- Spring-Summer: Regional Affiliate Conferences: Multiple locations: Learn more
- Spring-Summer: College Fairs: Multiple locations: Learn more
Check out the regional affiliate events for your area. They offer exceptional learning and networking opportunities. Many offer college tours.
Independent Educational Consultants (IEC)
The best business and personal investment you can make is in your own professional development. Schedule one or more professional development experiences into your calendar for May/June 2024. Check the organizaiton
- May 6-8: Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA): Connecticut: Learn More
- May 13-14: National College Affordability Group (NCAG): Virtual: Learn More
- June 8-10: Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA): Professional Development Institute (PDI): Atlanta: Learn More
- June 11-12: Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA):Professional Development Institute (PDI): Atlanta: Learn More