NJACAC’s Basics Workshop is a 1-day intensive geared towards school counselors and admissions professionals brand new to the profession or those with up to a year of experience. Led by seasoned vets within NJACAC, this program acts as a crash course in the admissions process including wisdom exchanges, panels, case studies, and more. This year’s Basics Workshop will be held on Monday, 8/11/2025 at Rider University. Register here!

  • This program is geared towards new(er) professionals on both the school counseling and university admissions sides of things. Sessions are typically facilitated by those with 5+ years of experience in their field.

  • -Case studies of admissions applications conducted in small groups

    -Individualized conversations on hot topics in the admissions world

    -Panels with admissions and counseling veterans

    -Speakers highlighting recent admissions trends along with best practices and conversations in ethics

    -Networking opportunities, as well as the ability to learn from a variety of perspectives outside of your usual team

    -Opportunities to learn about the work we do in NJACAC and how you can get involved

    -Registration includes NJACAC membership for the 2025-2026 year!

  • NJACAC’s 2025 Basics Workshop will be held at Rider University on August 11th, 2025. Check-in begins at 8 AM and the day will wrap around 4:15 PM. More specific information about the day's structure and programming will be sent to registrants and is available upon request for those interested.

  • There is a $125 early bird registration fee prior to 7/1 or $150 standard registration fee on or after 7/1 in order to attend the Basics workshop. This cost covers meals, materials, and a membership to NJACAC for the upcoming year. The registration fee is payable via either credit card or PO/check.

  • Because space is limited and arrangements must be made to keep groups manageable, we encourage registering as early as possible. Registration is available here!

  • The Basics Workshop is a great first step for those new to the profession who want a solid footing before diving into their first academic year and admissions cycle. While you can never cover everything under the sun, our Workshop gives newer professionals the confidence and context to hit the ground running in the admissions field, gaining insight from industry vets in various offices and backgrounds. This is also a great way for newer professionals to learn about the work that NJACAC does to support counselors as well as how to get involved in the organization.

  • If you’re interested in being a staff member at our 2025 Basics Workshop, please fill out this form!

  • For any questions, please reach out to our Basics committee directly!