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Registration open for HACAC spring 2024 events!
The 2024 HACAC Conference & Reception 2024 was held at Kapiʻolani Community College on April 12, 2024.
Support high quality programming for professionals in the field of college admissions counseling in Hawai’i – learn about Conference and Access Sponsorships.
Colleges interested in participating, registration is now open!
Students, families, and community members:
register, for free, now!
Monday, September 30 – Thursday, October 3 for Fall 2024 HACAC Neighbor Island Fairs
Updates and News
- School Buses Are Vital To College Exploration ActivitiesOur very own HACAC President Sheldon Tawata had some important words to share on the current issues impacting many students, families, and our community around bus cancelations and driver shortages. There is much more than just the headlines, read the full story as published in Civil Beat. Mahalo Sheldon for taking time to share your… Read more: School Buses Are Vital To College Exploration Activities
- The College Application JourneyBy Leilani Arita-Takayama (ʻIolani School) and Sheldon Tawata (Kapiʻolani Community College) The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (Hawaiʻi ACAC) is a local affiliate of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). The Hawaiʻi ACAC’s membership consists of Hawaiʻi college counselors in public and private high schools from across the state, as well as… Read more: The College Application Journey
- Upcoming ACAC Presidents highlighted on “Elevating Admission Voices” podcast
Dr. Angie Cooksy from Illinois ACAC is the creator and host of the “Elevating Admission Voices” podcast, and in her latest episode highlights some of the upcoming ACAC Presidents. Listen, enjoy, and share widely! - Life Hacks for College Students
Lily Wahinekapu and Jovi Lefotu of UH Mānoa Womenʻs Basketball and HawaiiUSA’s Team Kasasa share their college life hacks in this special session during our college fair at University of Hawai’i – West Oahu. Saturday, April 1310:45am-11:30amCampus Multipurporse Ballroom (2nd floor above the Student Lounge)University of Hawai’i – West Oahu Registration not required - College Athletics 101
On Monday, February 26 at 6pm Hawai’i-ACAC and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union presents: College Athletics 101 at the Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center. This session is for student athletes and their families to learn more about the college athletic recruiting process. College coaches, and college counselors will share their insights about the process and… Read more: College Athletics 101
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2024 Conference Sponsors
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Kapiʻolani Community College
University of Hawaii at Mānoa
University of Utah
Lehua Level Sponsors
— Naupaka Level Sponsors —
Colorado Consortium
Willamette University
2024 Access Sponsors
— Kukui Level Sponsors —
Oregon Tech
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