ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools)

ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools) ACCIS empowers members as they educate and support in an ever-changing college counseling landscape.

Mission Statement:
The Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) supports our members as school leaders who guide students and their families through the college admission process. ACCIS provides professional development, mentorship, and thought leadership to promote ethical and student-centered educational policies and practices.

08/25/2026

Known for its small size, in-depth conversations, and collaborative spirit, ACCIS Colloquium offers independent school college counselors the time and space to reflect, create, and connect with colleagues from across the country. With three immersive pathways, The Art of the Recommendation, Integrating Identity and Values into the Curriculum, and Telling Stories with Data, this year’s theme, Story, Self, and Systems, explored the micro, meso, and macro layers of our work as storytellers and advocates. Thank you to our participants, facilitators, and our host, the University School of Nashville!

Thank you to our partners, sponsors, and exhibitors of our 2026 Annual Conference!
08/21/2026

Thank you to our partners, sponsors, and exhibitors of our 2026 Annual Conference!

08/20/2026

The ACCIS Annual Conference is a professional highlight for independent school college counselors. It was a joy to see everyone learn, engage, and connect with each other during our time together. Thank you to our participants, speakers, facilitators, sponsors, and our host, the Admissions team of the University of Denver!

06/30/2026

The 2026 ACCIS Annual Conference, hosted by the University of Denver, is underway! Shamelle Yemofio, Director of College Counseling at The Madeira School, shares what brought her to the conference.

06/26/2026

The Annual Conference starts in 2 days! Let's hear from last year's attendees about what brought them to the conference.

06/25/2026

What is the best advice you've received through ACCIS?

06/25/2026

We're just two days away from the start of the New Counselor Workshop. Let's hear from Jann Lacoss (Westridge School) and Columbia Shafer (Urban School of San Francisco) about their experiences with the Workshop last year.

06/23/2026

Member Matt Lane (Branson School) wishes us a Happy Pride, and how showing up as our true selves invites our students to do the same. Also, a shout out to the Point Foundation, which supports the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students to become impactful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities.

06/22/2026

We're a week away from our Annual Conference! Here are four members sharing their conference must-haves.

Friday fun time, Juneteenth edition! ❤️🖤💚 Today we’re honoring Black freedom, resilience, and joy—and celebrating two sc...
06/20/2026

Friday fun time, Juneteenth edition! ❤️🖤💚 Today we’re honoring Black freedom, resilience, and joy—and celebrating two scholarly cats and their purr-fect college matches, as featured in recent Brief issues

😻 Lastasha Boyd of Phillips Academy Andover shares that "Ava would fit right in at Cornell because she loves catching her toy bird, so she’s primed for a future in ornithology. She also enjoys hiding away in sun-filled quiet nooks, just like the cozy corners of Mann Library."

😻 Antoinette Truman of Buckingham Browne & Nichols School shares that R2-T2 (for Truman!) "is a PA boy at heart, just like his mother! He's a social boy and would want to be right at the heart of it all. He loves ice cream and would spend too much time at The Creamery. He's a big cat with a big personality just like the mascot, the Nittany Lion. Some would even say that R2 is secretly the mascot hiding in the costume at the games, cheering the team on!"

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