Admission and College Counseling Institute (ACCI)

ACCI is a four-day, in-resident, interactive professional development experience where new counseling and higher education professionals can build counseling strengths, network, and develop a toolkit of necessary skills needed to counsel today’s college-bound students.

Event Details: 

July 14-16, 2025 

Contact:

Chair: Tommy Newton

Testimonials: 

"I was honored to be selected as a Fellows Grant recipient, and it made a difference in allowing me to attend. The conference was truly great! I found the sessions informative and engaging, and I learned how to strive as an admissions recruiter by improving my skills and knowledge. It was also a great opportunity to connect with colleagues from other institutions to exchange ideas and best practices. Thank you again for your support and hosting a successful conference. I look forward to applying what I learned at ACCI to further my career and better serve prospective students." -Maylin Herrera, University of North Texas (2024 HiEd Cohort)

“ACCI was a very cool, and unique experience. It allowed me to come back into my office with confidence because of the valuable information and training that I received while there. Not only did I learn so much, but I also had the opportunity to make connections with so many people that I ended up seeing on the road.”  -Monyce Fleming, Southwestern University (2022 HiEd Cohort)

“Starting out my first year as a college counselor serving high school students and their families ACCI was a critical part of my preparation. This conference gave me the opportunity to learn from other professionals, build a network with higher education partners and bring back a wealth of knowledge to serve my students. The workshops also provided me with various resources to successfully start my role this year and my mentor has always been a call away.” -Maggy Goergen, Yes Prep Charter School (2022 Secondary Cohort)

“I was about 6 months into my new career as a college recruiter so I had some experience already out in the field but being able to be around other recruiters and Admissions Counselors to see what works for them and what doesn’t was very beneficial to taking back to Grayson College.” -Audra Talley, Grayson College (2022 HiEd Cohort)

 Registration Terms & Policies:

  • Payment is due upon receipt and may be made by check or credit card only; purchase orders are not accepted.
  • All payments must be received within 30 days of registration or by June 18, whichever is earlier. Unpaid registrations will be canceled by June 18, 2025.
  • Requests for cancellations or substitutions must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 
  • All refunds will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
  • Any request to change the payment method will incur a $15 processing fee per registrant.
  • Cancellation Schedule (based on date cancellation received):
    - Full Refund (less processing fee): April 8 - May 31, 2025
    - Half Refund (less processing fee): June 1 - 18, 2025
    - No Refunds will be issued after June 18, 2025
  • Substitution requests must be submitted by June 18, 2025
  • Registrants who do not attend (no-show) will not receive a refund. No exceptions.
  • TACAC's W-9

Anne Naman ACCI Fellows

The Anne Naman Fellows program is designed to offer financial support to those who work in a setting adversely affected by budget cuts or limitations to participate in professional development opportunities.  

Fellow recipients receive:

  • Complimentary one-year individual TACAC membership
  • Complimentary ACCI registration fee
  • Includes residential housing

The application for Fellows has closed for 2025.

Fellows Chair: Maggy Goergen

Get Involved:

To serve on a TACAC committee, please complete a committee volunteer application.