Upcoming Events
AI Through the Ages: A Brief History and Opportunity for Institutional Impact
2pm ET / 11am PT
Join us for a dynamic and insightful journey through the history of Artificial Intelligence—from its origins in the 1940s to today’s cutting-edge advancements. This session will demystify AI, clarifying what it is (and what it isn’t) and assess AI's impact on enrollment management. Through key milestones—from Turing’s pioneering theories to modern AI applications—discover how AI can enhance recruitment strategies, deepen student engagement, and streamline operations within your institution.
Empowering Students to Use AI Ethically in College Admissions
11am ET / 8am PT
As AI becomes an integral part of education and the college application process, how can educators guide students toward ethical and effective use? This expert panel will share real-world experiences, challenges, and success stories from working with students and AI. Attendees will gain practical strategies for helping students:
Maintain authenticity and integrity in their writing and applications
Use AI as a research tool while avoiding misinformation and hallucinations
Develop AI literacy and critical thinking skills that will benefit them in college and beyond
Join us for a dynamic discussion filled with insights, best practices, and actionable tips to support students in navigating AI responsibly.
Future-Proofing Admissions: Compliance with Emerging AI Regulations
12pm ET / 9am PT
The future of college admissions is increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence, but how can institutions ensure they are using AI responsibly and legally? With the EU AI Act classifying educational admissions systems as 'high-risk' and the Colorado AI Act listing educational "education enrollment or an education opportunity" as "consequential decisions," institutions must proactively address compliance. Learn how to ensure ethical and legal AI practices and future-proof your institution.
Navigating College Applications with AI: Insights from the Latest Research
5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT
Join us for an engaging webinar that explores groundbreaking findings from the latest research report, Navigating College Applications with AI.
The AI Advantage: AI Applications and Learnings for College Access & Higher Education
1pm ET / 10am PT
In a season where artificial intelligence continues to evolve, what key levers and practices can positively impact your work streams in college access and higher education? Join Daniel Lopez, host of The AI Education Conversation podcast, in a conversation with Ksenia Sokolyanskaya and Katharina Cordes from Fobizz, a leading international AI-powered education platform, as they share internationally informed insights and game changing tools/resources for leveraging AI in a college access/higher education context.
AI, Access, and Accountability: Ethical Issues in College Admissions
1pm ET / 10am PT
As AI becomes an integral part of the college admissions process, questions about ethics, transparency, and fairness are more urgent than ever. This panel event will bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the ethical complexities of AI in admissions. From privacy concerns and bias in AI models to the implications of AI-generated essays and recommendation letters, this conversation will tackle the critical questions shaping the future of college admissions. Attendees will gain insight into how institutions are navigating these challenges and learn strategies for fostering ethical AI practices in their own work. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue that seeks to ensure AI’s role in admissions remains fair, transparent, and student-centered.
AI-Driven Admissions: The Tools Students Use to Streamline Their Path to College
1pm ET / 10am PT
How are students using AI to navigate the complex journey of applying to college? This panel event will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the AI-powered tools students are turning to for essay writing, college research, application tracking, and more. Panelists will discuss the impact of these tools on the admissions process, the ethical considerations at play, and what counselors, educators, and admissions officers need to know to best support students. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how AI is transforming the student experience and how they can adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape.
Taking AI Prompts to the Next Level in College Admissions
7pm ET / 4pm PT
Join Ben Neely from Revolution Prep and Jeff Neill, author of Tech-Neill-ogy for a webinar where you'll learn how to go from AI dabbler to prompt engineer. They'll demonstrate the advanced prompts they've developed to improve and enhance their work.
This session will build on the concepts shared in the webinar, 6 Effective Prompts for Using AI in College Counseling.
Prompts in Counseling
7pm ET / 4pm PT
6 Effective Prompts for Using AI in College Counseling
Join us for an interactive webinar based on the Revolution Prep Guide, "6 Effective Prompts for Using AI in College Counseling."
In this introductory session, the authors of the guide will show you how to use AI to enhance your work in college counseling. You’ll also learn key points to consider when using AI tools.
Chatbots and Agents in Admissions
12pm ET / 9am PT
From Selection to Success: Chatbots and Agents in Admissions
Explore the full journey of using chatbots and agents in college admissions in this webinar, from choosing the right tool to ensuring its long-term success. You’ll learn how to develop key criteria for choosing the right tool, get expert tips on a smooth implementation process, and discover best practices for ongoing support and maintenance once your chatbot or agent is live.
Watch a recording of this event.
AI for Admission Counselors
3pm ET / 12pm PT
This insightful event brought to you by admission counselors, Emily Pacheco from Loyola Chicago and Sebastian Brown from The University of Oregon, talks about the new questions counselors are facing from students and counselors about the use of AI in the college application process. How do their institutions view AI in admissions? Where is it ethically acceptable to use AI when applying, and where should it be avoided? These are questions counselors haven't dealt with before but will encounter more frequently as AI usage grows.
While many universities have AI policies for faculty and students, few provide specific guidelines for applicants. This lack of clarity leaves admission counselors responsible for addressing these questions, often without concrete institutional guidance.
This webinar equips admission counselors with practical insights into how they can better understand and discuss AI use with students, including the ethical considerations surrounding its application.
Letters of Recommendation With AI
12pm ET / 9am PT
The panel event explored the evolving role of AI in writing letters of recommendation. Our panel, including leading voices in college admissions, discussed the ethical implications, potential benefits, and challenges of integrating AI into this practice. The session also provided insights from admissions leaders on how they perceive letters written with AI assistance, offering valuable perspectives for educators, counselors, and admissions professionals.
Watch a recording of this event.
NACAC SIG Meeting
We're excited to host our first official members meeting during the upcoming NACAC Annual Conference! This meeting will be an opportunity to provide important updates on AI in college admissions, introduce our advisory committee, and discuss future events and goals for our community. The meeting will take place in Room 515B. Please check the conference schedule for further details.
In person session at NACAC Conference 2024.
The Future of Essay Writing - NACAC Session
Join us for an immersive session that explores the powerful role AI can play in the college essay writing process. You'll discover practical, transformative tools to enhance how students approach their essays, while also engaging in a thoughtful discussion on the ethical considerations of integrating AI into this critical aspect of college admissions.
In person session at NACAC Conference 2024.
CGN Live: College admission in a new world; the AI advantage
7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT
Emily Pacheco participated in a conversation with Sal Khan from Khan Academy, where they discussed the impact of AI on the college admissions process. Together, they explored how AI in affecting the college admissions process.
AICA also maintains a calendar of events hosted by a variety of organizations related to AI in College Admissions. View our calendar and submit events to add.