Connecting Minds: The Power of Education Networks

Students pursuing higher education today are part of an unprecedented era. Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the globe has been turned upside down in myriad ways but yet in others has hardly changed. For colleagues who work in secondary schools, as independent counselors, or at university admission offices, the networks that sustain and support students who pursue tertiary education are more vital than ever before. In this new era, professional development in the sector remains absolutely essential to be an effective member of this community, regardless of one's role. Listed below in alphabetical order are a plethora of organizations that provide resources to enhance professional growth and development:

1. All India Independent Education Consultants
2. Asian-Pacific Association for International Education
3. BMI
4. British Council
5. Canadian Bureau for International Education
6. China Institute of College Admission Counseling (ChinaICAC)
7. Cialfo
8. College Board
9. Council of International Schools
10. EducationUSA
11. European Association for International Education
12. GenNext Education
13. Higher Education Consultants Association
14. Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
15. International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC)
16. International Career and College Counseling Movement (IC3)
17. Maia Learning
18. National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
19. NAFSA: Association of International Educators
20. Unifrog