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ADVANCING THE
ADMISSIONS PROFESSION
AACAP is the premier community representing the admissions profession; empowering, equipping, and elevating those serving as champions of institutions and trusted advisors in guiding students on the right path to career readiness and meaningful employment. We are high school counselors, college admissions professionals, and leaders driven by shared values and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity and excellence. Explore membership, courses and workshops, and AACAP’s Certified Admissions Professional (CAP) credential.
About Us
In 2017, a group of high school guidance and college admission professionals saw a gap in understanding the invaluable talent and service provided by admissions. As trusted advisors, primary sources of guidance, and champions of institutions, these critical roles lacked shared best practices, national recognition, and meaningful certification.
AACAP was born! It was time to reduce ambiguity and elevate admissions as a respected profession with a profound impact on the livelihood of students and institutions.
AACAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nationwide community of admissions professionals; representing nonprofit, for-profit, private, and state colleges, high school career counseling, and more.
Today, AACAP connects admissions professional, provide professional development and best practices in a rapidly changing landscape, and recognizes excellence through national certification. Welcome to our proud community!
“With so much attention on the value of college and return on investment, the role of the admissions professional has never been more important. Admissions must be trained and qualified to offer prospective students proper counsel and sound advice. CECU supports the work of AACAP and the CAP certification, demonstrating that admissions professionals are at the top of their field with the knowledge, skills, and ethics needed to succeed in the role, and institutions are committed to the highest standards of integrity and service in the delivery of exemplary student experiences.”
Jason Altmire, DBA
President and CEO, Career Colleges
and Universities (CECU)
our mission
The mission of the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP) is to serve admissions and counseling professionals seeking to implement compliant best practices within the highest ethical standards while servicing students interested in pursuing career and technical education.
AACAP Kicks Off the Convention!
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“Getting Ahead of What Keeps Us Up at Night!”
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AACAP Kicks Off the Convention!
Tuesday, June 11th, 9:30 AM “Getting Ahead of What Keeps Us Up at Night! Register for the Convention Here!
Members &
Non-members
online ADMISSIONS courses
I. Advancing Admissions; Creating Exceptional Student Experiences
II. Advancing Admissions; Compliance and Regulations
Courses are designed for admissions professionals and focus on key competencies, purposeful practices, and regulations and compliance in admissions to impact conversions and ensure the delivery of the most meaningful and ethical student experiences. Fee: $49/course.
Members: Courses serve as a supplement in preparation for the Certified Admissions Professional (CAP) credential examination.
Admission professionals are front line, meeting with prospective students and their families to explore options and provide information, guidance, and counseling.
Without a formal degree or standard training required to work in the admissions profession, many have long sought to raise awareness of the skills, knowledge and expertise required, and recognize exceptional talent.
AACAP National Certification provides a symbol of accomplishment to signify dedication to the knowledge, skills, and standards of conduct required to be proficient in college admissions.
Members of AACAP may earn the Certified Admissions Professional (CAP) credential at any time by successfully passing the certification exam* (fee of $199.00).
*Preparation courses are encouraged but not required for the national certification exam. AACAP’s monthly webinars and other professional development opportunities support maintaining the CAP credential.
CAP CREDENTIAL; get started
Once you become a member of AACAP, there are two options to take the exam:
• Option 1: If you’re ready to go, simply click here to join AACAP and receive information to take the exam. Click CAP on our Member Resources page.
• Option 2: To prepare before sitting for the exam, AACAP offers online courses that serve as a preparatory supplement and focus on key examination topics listed below.
Examination Areas of Focus
AACAP ONLINE COURSES
Advancing Admissions; Creating Exceptional Student Experiences
Advancing Admissions; Compliance and Regulations
This course explores key admissions competencies and purposeful practices that impact conversions while creating the most meaningful and ethical student experiences. Content is curated from AACAP’s Advancing Admissions Workshop and serves as a supplement in preparing for the Admissions Professional Skills segment of the Certified Admission Professional (CAP) credential exam offered through AACAP. Fee: $49
This course explores compliance, regulations and regulatory agencies, and ethics and standards of good practice for admissions professionals. Content is curated from AACAP’s Advancing Admissions Workshop and serves as a supplement in preparing for the Compliance and Regulations segment of the Certified Admission Professional (CAP) credential exam offered through AACAP. Fee: $49
Awarded by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential supports employees of career-oriented institutions who strive for excellence in their respective positions. Participants complete competency-based courses in various concentration areas to meet functional training needs. The admissions concentration is reviewed and endorsed by the Association for the Advancement of the College Admissions Profession (AACAP).
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Thank You to our Board of Directors, Committees, Partners, Sponsors, and Members for Your Passion and Dedication to Excellence in Admissions!
Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving postsecondary career education schools, staff , and most importantly, our students! We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the for-profit higher education sector. Today, more than 600 campuses across the nation are represented through their school’s membership.
Our member schools provide skills-based education opportunities to nontraditional students, particularly veterans, working mothers, and parents, to help them open doors and secure employment in today’s workforce. These schools equip students with the career skills they need to succeed – from allied health and nursing, to mechanics, welding, culinary arts, cosmetology, truck driving, veterinary medicine and beyond!
