What is KYACAC?

The Kentucky Association for College Admission Counseling (KYACAC) is the only professional association in the commonwealth that brings together those who work with students as they make the transition from high school to post-secondary education.  The goal of KYACAC is to serve college-bound students within the commonwealth and to improve their access to higher education.

KYACAC is a state affiliate of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). KYACAC represents over 150 institutions and more than 500 individual members at the college, university and high school levels, as well as educational groups, service organizations, and professional associations.

As an organization of leaders in college admission counseling, KYACAC's purpose is to:

• establish and to maintain high professional standards in post-secondary guidance and admission at secondary schools, post-secondary educational institutions and related educational organizations and agencies

• advocate for students rights in the college selection process.

• develop and expand the relationships between secondary schools, post-secondary schools and related educational organizations and agencies

• assist in the development of efficient programs of counseling and guidance, which will aid the student in selecting a suitable post-secondary school.

• serve the students, the parents, the secondary schools, and the post-secondary schools by considering all the factors that may influence a student's transition from high school to post-secondary education without regard to race, creed, sex, political affiliation or national origin.

• meet the professional needs of individuals regarding admission procedures through research, communication, and the sharing of resources.

• promote and uphold the Statement of Principles of Good Practice, formulated by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. 

Vision

KYACAC fulfills its mission by providing services, programs, and opportunities for members so they can serve and assist students in their transition from secondary to post-secondary education. KYACAC will do this by: