The National Catholic College Admissions Association
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Peter HeuerNiagara University, NY“I knew I wanted to attend Niagara as an Education major since I was a sophomore in High School. Niagara's Education program has garnered and maintained the highest respect both nationally and internationally. Academically, there was no questioning my decision. My only fear was that as a commuter, I would miss out on the “college experience”. Niagara, however, has provided me an environment in which I have become both academically and socially involved. Through campus activities and my experience working with NU’s Radio Station and Theatre Department I have begun new experiences that continue to grow every day.” |
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Brandon Milonovich, Class of 2011Co-presented with current teachers at a statewide conferenceHometown: Amsterdam, NY Major: Math/Education 7-12 “I do a lot of after school programs with SCRATCH, the computer program language for kids developed at MIT. The great thing is it gives me the opportunity to take what I’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in education settings, and to get kids really engaged and to enjoy themselves learning, just the real way a kid should learn. I’ve had the opportunity to see math being taught in other schools and to really learn how math should be taught. Saint Rose trains educators in the student centered model which is really the way children should learn.” |
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Adrienne BoykinFordham University - New York, NYHometown: Middletown, NJ Adrienne Boykin wanted to go to college in New York City, and when she came to Fordham’s tree-lined campus at Rose Hill, she found it “comforting,” she says. “It brings students together.” Boykin, who graduated in |
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Felix LopezThe Catholic University of America - Washington, DCHometown: Buena Park, CA Major: Philosophy, Pre-Law “With picturesque scenery, well-designed landscaping and buildings ranging from old stone castle types to modern industrial types, CUA's campus holds plenty of beauty with its rich history. Also, many people, faculty and students alike, share a great hospitable spirit and show a genuine interest in helping one another. Lastly, public transportation is accessible and dependable with the metro stop on campus and the city of Washington, D.C. and all its professional, social, and cultural opportunities at our fingertips!” |
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Kathleen DiMartino, Class of 2010DePaul University - Chicago, ILHometown: Naperville, IL Major: French and International Studies Kathleen says, “You will have a really unique college experience if you attend DePaul. Everything from the city environment to DePaul’s Vincentian values makes this university special.” Service learning |
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Jingqiu Guan, Class of 2011Saint Mary's College, Notre DameHometown: Chengdu, China Major: French and Economics From dance and playing the piano, to her business and French courses, Jingqiu has the opportunity to explore her passions at Saint Mary’s. In her first year, she took a French course and fell in love with the language. A semester in D |
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Kimberleigh CostanzoIona College, New Rochelle, NYHometown: Bethpage, NY Major: Philosophy Minor: Performing Arts Dance, Peace and Justice Studies, and Women's Studies Kimberleigh Costanzo is an honors student at Iona College and a member of the class of 2014. Kimberleigh chose Iona for its location in the suburbs, proximity to NYC and for the small-school atmosphere. “I love all that Iona h |
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Anna Kallqvist, Class of 2014Mount Mercy University - Cedar Rapids, IAHometown: Stockholm, Sweden Anna had no idea where she wanted to go after she had graduated high school. Several schools in the United States contacted Anna, but after being recruited for golf, she made a visit to Mount Mercy and decided it would be a good fit. |
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Nathan Thornton, Class of 2012University of Portland – Portland, ORHometown: Boise, ID Major: Nursing “The University of Portland creates its own community on The Bluff. I compete in Cross Country and Track. Even though we are in a large school division for sports (NCAA Division I), we have the feel of a small school. You can go anywhere on campus and find someone to talk to or hang out with. Classes are small, and your professors want you to succeed. Nothing can be better than getting on a first name basis with a professor and being noticed in a class.” |
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Adam Hare, Class of 2010Creighton University - Omaha, NEHometown: Overland Park, KS Major: Biology Creighton Students Union President “The opportunities for research and hands-on lab experience are second to none at Creighton. Because of these opportunities, I have been able to acquire the skills with the technology that is needed to land high level internships and was able to get a summer research internship in a neuroscience lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center. The whole Creighton experience has been truly transformative for me, and it changed me as a person, not just as a scholar.” |
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The National CCAA at NACAC
We annually attend the NACAC conference, and we hope to see you there! Check out our annual events below.
The 2009-10 National CCAA Board of Directors at The 2010 Catholic Colleges Reception (St. Louis Arch):
First Row: Mary Grondahl (The College of Saint Rose), Raul Fonts (Providence College), Dave Armstrong (Notre Dame College), Jon Boeckenstedt (DePaul University), Maureen Mathis (St. Joseph's University). Second Row: Mary Chase (Creighton University), Sandy Robbins (Emmanuel College), Annette Cleary (Marquette Univ. HS), Joyce Masek (National CCAA Exec. Dir), Barbara Sams (St. Louis Priory HS), Laura Oliveira (Salve Regina University), Elena Hicks (Loyola University Maryland). Third Row: Sherry Brouillette (Catholic HS), Suzanne Petrusch (St. Mary's University), Marlene Mohs (St. Catherine University), Vic Davolt (Regis University)
The Annual Catholic Colleges Reception At The NACAC Conference
Our reception has proven to be the premier event at the NACAC Conference, with over 1,000 admissions officers and counselors attending each year. This is a wonderful opportunity for counselors to meet and to network with admissions officers from our member institutions while enjoying food and drink at a fun, professional development event. Check out the photos below!
The 2011 Catholic Colleges Reception was held at The House of Blues in New Orleans on Friday, September 23, 2011.
This is the most popular reception at the NACAC conference, with music by New Orleans' famous 80s band The Molly Ringwalds, karaoke, food, drink, networking, and fun!
Click here for pictures from The House of Blues Reception, and click here for the list of sponsoring Catholic colleges and universities that made the event happen. Many thanks to our gracious sponsors!
Join us on Friday, October 5, 2012 for our 2012 Catholic Colleges Reception at The History Colorado Center in Denver, Colorado!
Note: The reception is only for high school counselors, independent counselors, and admission staff members from National CCAA member schools.
Photos from the 2011 Reception in New Orleans, Louisiana
Photos from the 2010 Reception in St. Louis, Missouri
Photos from the 2009 Reception in Baltimore, Maryland
Photos from the 2008 Reception in Seattle, Washington
Photos from the 2007 Reception in Austin, Texas
Breakfasts at the NACAC Conference
The National CCAA annually sponsors a breakfast offered to National CCAA members. These typically take place on the Thursday morning of the NACAC conference, right before the official start of the conference. These breakfasts may involve research presentations demonstrating the value and benefits of Catholic higher education that are meant assist admissions professionals with their enrollment strategies. These also serve as an opportunity for National CCAA members to meet National CCAA board members and other admission colleagues from Catholic colleges and universities.
At the 2011 breakfast, Owen Landon, president of Echo-Intearctive, shared results of a web advertising pilot program involving 7 Catholic colleges/universities. The program is called Echo-Targeting, and it will allow your school to build a prospect pool by targeting those students who have visited The National CCAA website. This is an exciting program that we hope to offer to members, and we were fortunate to gain more insight and feedback at Owen's presentation, as well as more member schools signing up to join a second phase of the trial. Click here for a brief overview of the web advertising pilot involving Catholic colleges and universities.The 2011 breakfast also offered the opportunity for members to personally meet The Board of Directors of The National CCAA, and to engage in discussions regarding college admission. This proved to be an informal, important professional development opportunity.
Click here to learn more about the research that has been done and presented at previous NACAC breakfasts, and check back for future presentations that will be offered at our NACAC breakfasts.
Exhibit Booth in the NACAC Conference Exhibit Hall
The National CCAA annually staffs a booth in the Exhibit Hall of The NACAC Conference. Stop by to pick up your reception ticket (advance registration required), grab a guidebook, say hello to board members, and network with us. Stop by, as we'd love to see you!
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Why Should I Consider A Catholic College Or University?
Hear the top 10 reasons why, from the President of DeSales University in the Philadelphia area. Fr. Bernard O' Connor's list is here.
MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, JOIN US IN CENTRAL AMERICA!
The registration deadline for our March 2012 Central America Recruitment Program has been extended to January 6, 2012. Don't miss this opportunity to meet over 1300 students, their parents, and high school counselors! Click here (scroll down) for more details and registration information. We hope you can join us.
