IECA provides its members with numerous benefits to help your business succeed. These benefits include current school and program information, discounted business management tools, discounts on publications, marketing tools to help your business, and peer support programs. Check this page often, as we add new benefits every week.
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UCLA Extension
UC Irvine Certificate Program
College Coaches Online
Information Service Bulletin
IECA College & School Tour Guide
Campus Tours
UCLA Extension Program Offers IECA Members Exclusive 10% Discount on College Counseling Certificate Program Courses AND Other Education Department Courses
The UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program is offering IECA members (professional, associate, and student) a 10% discount on all required courses offered as part of this certificate program, and includes the enrichment course, The Business of Educational Consulting. Course offerings: Counseling the College-Bound Student, The College Admissions Process, Testing/Career Assessment, Financial Aid Fundamentals, Special Issues In College Counseling, Using the Internet for College/Career Counseling, and a Practicum. The practicum takes place at a local school site chosen by the certificate candidate and approved by UCLA Extension. In addition, IECA members also receive a 10% discount on most other courses offered in the Education Department at UCLA Extension.
To learn more about the program or to register: Access course descriptions and registration through the links below, or call the Registration Department at 310-825-9971. In either case you will need to provide promo code E2456.
(1) UCLA College Counseling Certificate: www.uclaextension.edu/collegecounseling, then click on the "Curriculum" link, then on the "Required Courses" link.
(2) Courses offered through the Education Department at UCLA Extension: www.uclaextension.edu/teachers, click on the "Our Programs" link on the home page, then search for a course. Registration is currently underway for winter quarter. Classes run from January 9 to April 1, 2012
UC Irvine Independent Educational Consultants Certificate Program (New!)
10% Discount offered to IECA members
UC Irvine is offering the first-ever certificate program in Independent Educational Consulting, developed in partnership with IECA. All IECA members (professional, associate, and student) will receive a 10% discount on all required and elective courses offered as part of this certificate program. Courses to be offered this winter include: Educational Consulting Resources; Developing an Educational Consulting Business; Transfer, Summer, and Gap Year Programs; Serving Students with Learning Disabilities; Marketing; PR; and much more. To register with the IECA discount, enter code "IECA10" on the registration form. For more information, contact Angela Jeantet, program director at UC Irvine at aljeante@uci.edu or 949-824-2033; or Lisa Kadowaki at Lkadowak@uci.edu or 949-824-9304.
College Coaches Online: 25% Discount
Comprehensive Searchable Database for Student Athlete Recruiting Process
Search for Head Coach names, addresses, emails and phone numbers quickly all in one searchable database. Search for colleges by specific needs: location, size, tuition costs, sport and division--you can be very specific and personalize the list. Database updates supported by the NCAA (contact info for all NCAA, NAIA, and Junior college athletic programs throughout the country is included). Available, in one-month, or full-year subscriptions, as well as a stand-alone CD, or a subscription and CD combination. For more information or to place an order go to www.collegecoachesonline.com or call Andy Gold at 303-988-9140, and use the promotion code: IECA123 for your 25% discount (a $5 dollar donation will go towards the IECA Foundation).
Information Service Bulletin
The IECA Information Service Bulletin is a two-way communication system which links admission officers and program service representatives with independent educational consultants. The Information Service Bulletin provides IECA members with current information on potential openings and opportunities in educational institutions, latest news on programs and services, and staff changes. The ISB is for the confidential use of consultants only, allowing schools to share information in confidence. For more information, contact us at info@IECAonline.com.
IECA College & School Tour Guide
This members-only guide is updated monthly, and includes tour contact names, phone numbers, and email
addresses. This online Tour Guide is password protected; members have received the password via email. If you cannot locate it, contact IECA at 703-591-4850, or at info@IECAonline.com. Click here to download IECA's College and School Tour Guide. Campus Tours
In conjunction with IECA and other educational conferences, consultant tours of nearby campuses is a major pre-conference activity. Such visits enable consultants to better understand the social environment and communicate more effectively to clients. In addition, many schools and colleges routinely invite consultants for campus visits throughout the year. Such invitations are communicated through the IECA newsletter, "Insights."
IECA TalkList
Mentoring
Insights Newsletter
IECA TalkList
One of IECA’s most popular activities is our TalkList. Any professional, or associate member with an e-mail address is eligible to be added to this dynamic service. Student members can be added as “read only” participants. The TalkList allows members to send questions, comments, requests, or suggestions of interest to all their fellow IECA members with a single e-mail. The IECA TalkList is exclusively for IECA member consultants and cannot be accessed by non-members. Members who wish to be subscribed to the TalkList must read, sign and return the TalkList Subscriber Agreement form to the IECA office by fax or e-mail. Your subscription will be activated upon receipt of the form and additional instructions will follow by e-mail.
IECA Consultant Mentors Available
The IECA Education and Training Committee extends the offer of having your own mentor during the first year, or at any time during your consultancy. The Mentoring Program is a signature benefit of our Association. Some mentees have more than one mentor for different specialties. IECA recently published a Mentoring Guide, which you can download here; the mentoring application is located on the next to last page of the guide. For questions or to order copies of the Mentoring Guide, send an e-mail to info @iecaonline.com, or call the IECA office at 703-591-4850.
Insights Newsletter
IECA's bi-monthly newsletter is mailed to all members and features timely information on admission trends, training opportunities, peer news, and much more. Download current and past issues.
College Planner Pro
TOPQUEST
BestNotes
Vocab Videos
College Interviewing "I Got In"
Do What You Are
My College Consultant Assistant
Stratagee Smart Search
College Essay Organizer
StudentAid.com
ePrep
CollegePlannerPro
IECA has teamed with CollegePlannerPro to provide IECA professional and associate members with an easy to use, yet powerful online software solution to organize, grow, and market your business. From
TOPQUEST
IECA and CollegiateZone have teamed to offer IECA professional and associate members the TOPQUEST (www.topquest.net) Web-based software tool, which streamlines the career selection and college prep application process for students, parents, and independent educational consultants. TOPQUEST (TQ) provides an all inclusive administrative resource system that matches students to careers, colleges, and funding resources; helps complete college and funding applications; provides SAT/ACT exam preparation; automatically generates student resumes; and much more to launch "Life After High School" success.
TOPQUEST offers a feature rich data/administrative engagement management system to assess, plan, and track a student's progress to reach the right workforce and/or college and career goals. The CZ system is a fully functional online system in use today in many school districts around the country. Registered users always work within the secured and controlled environment of TOPQUEST.
Offer & Cost
CollegiateZone offers IECA members access to the TOPQUEST College & Career Prep System at a reduced annual rate of $35/student (42% discount off retail price of $59.99). In addition, they will give back to the IECA Foundation $5 for every student that participates through an IECA member. To purchase, and for more information, call 866-334-5400 or e-mail info@collegiatezone.net . This offer is good until July 31, 2012.
BestNotes
IECA has teamed with BestNotes CRM to offer IECA professional and associate members an ongoing discount of 10%. (Note: if you already subscribe to BestNotes you will automatically receive a 10% reduction in your monthly subscription fee beginning September 1, 2010.) BestNotes CRM is a Web-based, HIPAA compliant information management system designed for educational consultants working with special needs clients.
Single User
Regular Price: $96/month
After IECA Discount: $86/month
Practice with Multiple Users
Regular Price: $144/month for two - five users and $10/month for each additional user over five users
After IECA Discount: $129/month for two - five users and $9/month for each additional user over five users
To order or for more information call: 866-543-6646
Vocab Videos Exclusive 30% Discount SAT/ACT Vocabulary System
Vocab Videos is a creative system for learning vocabulary being used by teachers and students across the country. The Web-based platform features hilarious short videos that illustrate the meanings of 500 high value and frequently tested SAT vocabulary words. The videos leverage verbal, auditory, and visual cues enabling students to effectively learn and remember the meanings of these difficult words. The Vocab Videos system also includes digital quizzes and extensive review material. The online vocabulary platform can be implemented by IECA members for use with students in their office or at home. Students can also purchase their own individual accounts. Vocab Videos educator accounts allow for monitoring of student test results and progress.
IECA members will receive a 30% DISCOUNT on any Vocab Videos subscription or group package! Simply go to www.VocabVideos.com , click “Subscribe and Get Started,” and enter the coupon code “YMQ3NT” in Step 3 of the checkout.
Vocab Videos Single-User Pricing:
1-month subscription: $9.99 ($6.99 with IECA 30% discount!)
12-month subscription: $49.99 ($34.99 with IECA 30% discount!)
Vocab Videos Classroom and Group Pricing:
Pricing for Vocab Videos classroom and group packages is dependent on the number of students who will be using the system. If you’re interested in a group package, please contact us for more information.
For more information about Vocab Videos or for details about group packages please contact staff@vocabvideos.com or call Caroline Romano at 646-216-9187 ext. 202.
If you’re interested in trying out the system before getting started with a subscription, please register for our two-week FREE trial at www.vocabvideos.com/vocab-videos-for-educators.html.
College Interviewing - “I Got In” Keys to Successful College Interviews
Exclusive IECA Discount
IECA consultants are being offered exclusive pricing on this interviewing technique prep designed for high school juniors and seniors. The program comes with a comprehensive teaching guide that helps consultants or the consultant’s designee walk individuals or groups through the interviewing process, from the initial handshake to the final goodbye (followed by a thank you note). The materials are available to IECA members for a one-time fee of $249, $50 dollars off the regular cost of $299. For more information or to order, contact Lesley Cymrot at Learning Seminars Company, 914-328-3506, or e-mail cymrots@yahoo.com.
Do What You Are Career Assessment and PEPS/Learning Style Inventory Tools
IECA member consultants receive special pricing on these assessment tools (25 Assessments @ $8.50 each = $212.50; 50 Assessments @ $8.00 each = $400; 100 Assessments @ $7.50 each = $750), which are sent to you electronically. If interested in “Do What You Are” or the “PEPS/Learning Style Inventory” you can arrange a free demonstration by contacting Susie Wood, by phone at 888-295-1520 then press 103; or by e-mail swood@humanesources.com. All questions about these tools should be directed to Susie.
My College Consultant Assistant (mycca.net)
IECA and My College Consultant Assistant (mycca.net) have teamed up to create a unique opportunity for IECA members. Because IECA members are stars in the profession of college consulting, each IECA member who opens a new account with mycca.net will receive a $10 Starbucks card and a discount of $20 from the new user set up cost of $275. Mycca.net is an online management system for independent educational consultants. It features an online counselor portal with organizational and college planning tools, as well as a student portal to keep students empowered and engaged. To receive the discount, follow these steps:
1. Go to www.mycca.net
2. Click on "Sign Up Now" (on the right-hand column)
3. Click on "Create MASTER account"
4. Follow set up wizard for setting up your new account and enter IECA on the coupon page. This will generate an automatic discount of $20 off the set up price of $275.
5. Continue through the wizard setting up your account.
This offer is also good for members who request a demonstration of the mycca.net system. For additional information about the discount or mycca.net, contact info@mycca.net or call 559-636-3605.
Stratagee’s Smart Search Tool Indicator of College Affordability
Exclusive IECA Discount
Save $50 on Smart Search, the software that provides answers to the two biggest questions that parents have about college: 1. Where might my child be able to Get Into To College and Get Aid? 2. Which colleges can we afford? IECA and Stratagee have teamed to offer IECA consultants exclusive pricing on Stratagee’s Smart Search tool that can enhance a consultant’s ability to address the college affordability issue. Smart Search is a Web-based software tool that allows consultants to identify and compare colleges based on a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Included is a special feature created for consultants called MyAI (Admissibility Indicator), which lets you apply your own information and knowledge of an applicant. A one-year license, unlimited use, and updates are included. The cost to IECA consultants is $349, a $50 discount off the regular cost of $399. To order, complete the form and enter “IECA” on the organization line; be sure to check the MyAI box if you would like to activate this feature.
College Essay Organizer
College Essay Organizer All IECA members are entitled to a FREE College Essay Organizer student account valued at $49 during each college season. Members who purchase nine or more student accounts will receive an additional free account. To receive your free student account(s), simply click here, and enter the passcode, “iecafree”College Essay Organizer streamlines the college essay process for you and your clients, instantly providing all the essay requirements for any selected schools and delivering a clear strategy for writing the fewest essays that satisfy all requirements.
New upgrades include:
• Student accounts have increased from 15 to 20 college selections
• The Essay RoadMap is much easier to interpret and includes the ability to remove essay questions not relevant to an applicant
• The ability for you and clients to track each essay status and to upload essay drafts and notes within the College Essay Organizer platform, so you don't have to email drafts back and forth
• Your marketing potential will be optimized: you can co-brand your College Essay Organizer accounts with your company logo, and attend free instructional webinars (with your clients too).
Pricing for IECA Members: As a strategic partner, IECA members are guaranteed the largest discounts whenever they work with College Essay Organizer. 1-4 clients, $49 each (retail cost) 5-19 clients, $39 each (20% off) 20-49 clients, $34 each (30% off) 50-99 clients, $29 each (40% off) 100+ clients, $24 each (50% off). Order by December 31, 2011 for an additional 10% discount off the above prices. Enter promo code: ieca1231 Go to www.CollegeEssayOrganizer.com to get started or call 646-448-4927 if you have questions.
StudentAid.com Takes Guesswork Out of College Financial Planning ![]()
IECA and StudentAid.com have partnered to offer IECA consultants the College Cost & Planning Report™ —the first of its kind to provide, accurate side-by-side net cost and student aid eligibility comparisons. Each report is personalized for your clients’ specific financial situation and the colleges the students are considering. This full, custom 50+ page report gives you and your clients reliable insight into which colleges will offer the best deal—before families spend time and money applying to colleges. Download a sample report here. IECA consultants’ receive a 10% discount for a comparison of up to 10 colleges of a client’s choice. The cost to IECA members or their clients to use StudentAid.com’s online service starts at only $44. In addition to a unique affordability comparison, each custom report provides hard-to-find details about colleges, specifics about grants and tax benefits they qualify for, and a personalized timeline. Help your clients determine how to pay for college by introducing them to this one-of-a-kind service. IECA provides members with a co-branded Web site for clients to access the service at IECA.StudentAid.com. For more information, download StudentAid's flyer.
ePrep Offers IECA-Only Discount on Online SAT, ACT and PSAT Prep Program
ePrep has announced its largest discount ever, exclusively for IECA members. Not only will this provide substantial savings to IECA consultants, but you will also be able to pass on substantial savings to your client families. ePrep uses a “test-grade-review” methodology and a proprietary online, video-based delivery platform, which makes connecting with an expert affordable and possible–anytime and from virtually anywhere in the world.
• IECA members can receive a 60% to 80% discount off ePrep’s comprehensive range of online test prep courses and receive over $1,200 in free course credits for your students when you sign up. Pass along the savings to your students.
• ePrep will provide training and instruction on how to use the ePrep test prep course to all members.
• IECA members will receive their own “ePrep Dashboard” where they can easily set up students with any ePrep course.
Purchase course credits in packs of 1, 5, 10, and 20. To issue a course to your students, simply enter their name and e-mail address, and they can immediately begin their ePrep course. ePrep provides bi-weekly, live webinars for your students and parents, as well as complete customer and technical support.
To get started, sign up at http://www.eprep.com/ieca. For more information or questions, contact Eric Barnes at: eric@eprep.com; or 714-668-5107, ext. 214.
Web.com: Professional Web Design
IEC Specific Customizable Forms
Credit Card Processing
Telephone Conferencing
Apple Computers
FedEx Shipping
Hewlett Packard Business Products
LogMeIn Remote Computer Access
Office Supply Discounts
Hertz Car Rental Discounts
Web.com: Discounts on Professional Web site Design and More
IECA has arranged for members to receive professional Web site design and marketing FREE for 30 days**, plus discounts on hosting and marketing services from Web.com. Web.com provides Internet marketing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses. With a wide variety of online marketing plans and tools, Web.com does it all for you while you manage your business. To sign up, call 877-543-5084, or go to www.ieca.web.com for more information. The IECA member package includes: • Web site Design - Small business Web site designers build a professional Web site that represents your business in the best possible way. • Online Marketing - Search engine experts optimize your Web site to help your business achieve ranking on popular search engines. • Results Tracking – Tracking services provide monthly reporting that enables you to check your Web site activity and find out what your customers want. Hosting and marketing fees are $89.95 per month after the first 30 days. Customers on a monthly billing cycle are billed every four weeks. **The design phase takes about a week; The "FREE for 30 days" starts once the design phase is complete.
IEC Specific Customizable Forms
IECA Member Exclusive Discount
One of the most difficult things for new (and experienced) IECs is to develop a set of attractive and personalized forms to help guide your students through the process. Off the Wall Industries (in conjunction with My CCA), will provide IECA members with a set of IEC-specific forms that are personalized with your logo, address, and information. These forms include an IEC contract, initial interview, family information, academic profile, high school timelines, financial aid timelines, campus visit checklist, and more. The forms are available as PDFs for printing or as an Adobe Reader enabled form that can be filled out and e-mailed. Personalized PDF forms: $125 instead of the regular price of $175 (a savings of $50) With Electronic Form Fields $175 off the regular price of $250 (a savings of $75) To view a set of forms go to, www.collegeladydc.com/forms.html. For more information contact Wendie Lubic at wendie@otwdc.com
Credit Card Processing
IECA and U S Merchant Services have partnered together to
bring competitive rates to our members. To see how this new program can work for you, fax your three most recent Visa/MasterCard statements to: U S Merchant Services, Attn: Steve Molitoris, account executive, Toll Free Fax: 800-898-0950; Phone: 714-827-7000 Ext. 218; E-mail: stevem@usmerchantservices.net. IMPORTANT: Be sure to state that you are a current member of IECA to receive program benefits. If you do not currently have credit card processing, contact Steve Molitoris at U S Merchant Services. (Registered Member Service Provider for MasterCard International and Reg Independent Sales Organization for VI Through 5th 3rd Bank Cincinnati, OH Bank is FDIC Insured)Unlimited Telephone Conferencing
IECA has teamed with Unlimited Conferencing to offer members a ‘pay as you go’ rate of 6.9 cents per
Apple Computer Discount
Apple is offering IECA members a 3 - 5% discount on computers and related products. Along with the convenience of having your own Apple Business Consultant, your business account will offer: *
• Access to the expertise of Apple’s engineering staff
• Custom configurations and solutions tailored to your requirements
• A wider range of payment options including a flexible leasing program
• Lower business pricing on a variety of Apple and third-party products
Contact Rob Fillpot, Apple business representative, at 800-854-3680 x2522 (Monday – Friday from 5:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. PST); or rfillpot@apple.com. Mention the code ‘IECA.’
Save on FedEx Shipping (including international)
Plus Save On Copy/Print and Other Office Services
As an IECA member, you are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx®
shipping and business services*, and up to 70% on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping, copy or print requirements to take advantage of this great new member benefit. Go to www.1800members.com/ieca and enter passcode CSQXVS to start saving now. If you have additional questions, call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), your dedicated shipping program administrator (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST, M-F). Once you have enrolled in the FedEx Advantage® Program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number, and you can enjoy these great savings every time you ship or access business services.
Exclusive savings on HP (Hewlett Packard) Business Products
As a member of IECA you receive special pricing and great discounts on a wide range of HP business products you use every day, including printers, notebooks, PCs, servers, and much more. For details on specials for IECA members, including free U.S. ground shipping*, visit www.hp.com/go/IECA or call 1-888-202- 4465 and mention code IECA. *All orders must be billed and shipped to a U.S. address. Some weight restrictions apply.LogMeIn - Half-Price Offer: Stay Connected to your PC and Save
Control your PC or Mac as if you were sitting in front of it while traveling. Send e-mail, run programs, open
files. Buy LogMeIn Pro for $34.95, which is 50% off of the regular price of $69.95, and access your computer files even when you are on the road. [Note – If you have a Mac computer you would need to use the free version.] For more information and to order go to https://secure.logmein.com/welcome/IECA This link must be used in order to receive the promotional discount, whether ordering for the first time or after trying the free trial below. LogMeIn Pro offers a trial version for new users before ordering.
Office Supply Discounts ![]()
Planning to purchase office supplies? Think IECA and Office Depot. Special affiliate discounts are available exclusively through IECA. Click here each month to access the discounts.
Hertz Car Rental Discounts
IECA members can receive discounts off rentals in the U.S. and around the world. Just mention the Hertz
discount number CDP#1758936 when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. Go to Hertz for reservations, services and special offers. For phone reservations, call Hertz at 1-800-654-2200.
Professional Liability Insurance
Health Proponent
Health Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
IECA has teamed with American Professional Agency to offer professional liability insurance to IECA
Health Proponent®
Exclusive IECA Discount on Healthcare Help: Pay as You Go Membership Pricing
For $29.95 a year, IECA members and their families (including member, spouse, dependent children,
Services:
Personal Health Advocate
An initial consultation and estimates of time and cost to resolve your problem.
Problem Solving
• Free 30 minute consultations
• $98 for the first case
• $89, each additional case
• $49 to locate physicians and set appointments
Medical Bill Saver: HealthProponent will negotiate uncovered medical or dental bills of $400 or more at no upfront cost to you. If they are successful, they share in 25 percent of the savings.
Online Health Tools: Unlimited access to tools to help you manage your health.
For more information or to subscribe to Health Proponent,go to www.healthproponent.com/ieca or call 866-939-3435.
Health Insurance
IECA, in partnership with Association Health Programs, now provides a source where you can obtain
health insurance, life, long term care, disability income, critical illness, accident, dental, vision, and retirement planning services. In many situations, IECA members can save up to 40% over what you are currently paying and receive better coverage. IECA has chosen Association Health Programs, with over 170 national associations under its administration, to service our members. They offer personal, customer service experts in the field of insurance, accurate policy comparisons, creative healthcare solutions, and tremendous savings. Find out more by calling Association Health Programs at 888-450-3040 or visit www.associationpros.com/assoc/ieca. You can request a quote and they will call you to discuss your particular needs.Making College Count Book Discount
Hundreds of Heads Discounts
Canadian University Publications
Wintergreen-Orchard House Discounts
Hedberg College Maps
Princeton Review Discount
Lands End Monogramming
Get Published in Hundreds of Heads Newsletter
IECA Pins
“Making College Count” Exclusive Book Discount
Making College Count (new edition) is packed with strategies and tips for making the most of the college experience. Written in a student-friendly style, the book is looking to help students build the skills that will allow them to excel on campus and open doors for their futures. It offers practical tips and tools that students can put to work from their first day on campus. Author Patrick O’Brien has taught at Miami University for the last decade and run a division of Monster.com. The original Making College Count is the best-selling college success book of all time and was the basis for the Making It Count free in-school presentation programs, which have been delivered to more than 24 million students across the nation.
Discount Pricing for IECA Members:
1-5 books $13.95 each (retail is $16.95)
6-10 books $8.95 each 11-39 books $7.95 each
40+ books $4.95 each
Shipping and handling costs $.50 per book up to 39 books, and free on orders of 40 or more books. There are 40 books in a case. This offer is good until May 31, 2011. Use this order form and make checks payable to Making College Count Books; send orders to Making College Count Books, 7405 Shaker Run Lane, West Chester, OH 45069. For questions, contact pat@MakingCollegeCountBook.com
Hundreds of Heads Discount with Support for the IECA Foundation
Hundreds of Heads Discount with Support for the IECA Foundation Giving and receiving just got easier!
Hundreds of Heads is offering IECA members an across the board discount of 35% on all their publications through December 31, 2012. In addition, Hundreds of Heads will donate 5% of your total order back to the IECA Foundation. For a nice gift idea for "soon-to-be-graduates," place an order by going to Hundreds of Heads to review the title list, and send an e-mail with the code "IECA6" indicating the titles and quantities you would like to order, to sales@hundredsofheads.com. You can also e-mail them to find out about special pricing for bulk orders.
The 2011 Directory of Canadian Universities now a Free Online Searchable Database
Canadian universities offer undergraduate and graduate programs in many fields. Rather than browsing through all the Web sites of Canadian universities, you can now search their comprehensive database. It contains over 10,000 program records. From the search results, you can click through directly to more detailed program information on the university Web sites. www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html
Wintergreen-Orchard House Discounts for IECA Members
Wintergreen-Orchard House offers professional, associate, and student members substantial discounts on Wintergreen’s products, including the CADS Hyper-Handbook (IECA members pay $59 instead of the regular price of $199).
Wintergreen is now offering IECA members a custom data licensing package geared to your data needs, saving thousands over their commercially licensed fee. Pick any 10 data fields and Wintergreen will create a custom Excel data file. Receive college statistics on over 1,800 public and private four-year institutions— data at your fingertips for your college research. IECA members exclusively receive $94.90 off the non-member rate of $949.
School Consultants - Wintergreen has discounted their whole selection of Porter Sargent Handbooks. For example, a set of four Porter Sargent handbooks is $199 (a savings of $65)! Go to www.wintergreenorchardhouse.com/ieca.html to see Wintergreen’s full line of products. To order, use the discount code IECAMEM11.

Branded for Educational Consultants and Offered at Substantial Discount for IECA Members
IECA has partnered with Hedberg Maps to offer a customizable version of the fold out college map that many of you have been using. The map itself remains the same, but with the addition of an IECA/Educational Consultant identifier.
- On the cover of the map, where it currently reads, “Professor Pathfinder’s Map of U.S. Colleges and Universities,” the IECA version has been customized to read “The Educational Consultants Map of U.S. Colleges and Universities.”
- The back cover explains the benefits to hiring an IECA member.
- There is also a place on the back cover for consultants to attach their business card, stamp, or other personalization. This makes the map an ideal promotional give-away. To order, download IECA's Publication Order Form

IECA and The Princeton Review are pleased to offer IECA professional, associate, and student members a 15% discount on their publications. No minimum purchase required. View the publications or to order and receive your discount and free shipping.
IECA Logo Available for Monogramming
Onto Lands’ End Clothing and Other Products
Get Published in the Hundreds of Heads Weekly E-Newsletter
IECA has teamed up with Hundreds of Heads and co-branded their Advicemail online newsletters for IECA members. Advicemail consists of two weekly e-mail newsletters: HeadsUp! Get Into College, and HeadsUp!
Freshman Year. These newsletters are nice additional sources of ideas and help for students who are preparing to apply to college and for new college freshmen. IECA members can sign up to receive Advicemail for themselves free of charge and also offer to any of their clients for free. The newsletters also provide a link to search for an IECA member consultant on our Web site. IECA members can also volunteer to write advice for one or more topics for the weekly column, IECA Counselor’s Corner, where our members give advice on a relevant topic to college students. If you are interested in authoring a topic, send an e-mail to Yadin at yadin@hundredsofheads.com. He will give you the details and available topics. You may provide your photo, Web site address, and contact information, which will be posted near your advice column. To subscribe to either of the Advicemail newsletters, go to: www.hundredsofheads.com/newsletter/subscribe_IECA.asp. To see a sample issue, go to: www.hundredsofheads.com/newsletter/GIC/2008-01-17/IECA.html. IECA Pins Available to Order
We take pride in our members, who are well respected in the educational consulting and academic communities. We hope you will look for numerous opportunities to wear your IECA pin, and differentiate yourself with pride, such as on college and school tours, at conferences, and when you give presentations. To order IECA pins, fill out IECA's Printed Materials Order form, and e-mail, fax or mail to the IECA office. Cost: $5 per pin, or three pins for $10. Add $1 for shipping and handling.
CollegeSolved
Go See Campus
Campus Visits Journal
AMTRAK
CollegeSolved
IECA announces a partnership with CollegeSolved to provide interested members with the opportunity to
appear on the CollegeSolved Web site.
IECA members alone will be the ONLY independent educational consultants who will have the IECA logo featured with their name.
CollegeSolved facilitates connections between independent educational consultants and a global marketplace of college-bound high school students. Membership is free for IECs and provides an opportunity for expansion of your practice around the world. For more information contact: Hayward Majors, 917-334-3255 or Hayward@collegesolved.com.
Go See Campus
Through our partnership with Go See Campus, IECA consultants can access tools for college trip planning and
reach a new audience of high school students and their parents. Go See Campus is a free Web site that helps you plan campus visits and support your students in the college search. The site’s College Trip Planner connects to tours, information sessions, and other admissions activities. Go See Campus also offers an interactive community, college advice articles, and college visit reviews. Explore the Web site at http://goseecampus.com/professional.
Campus Visit Journal for your Client Families (NEW!)
IECA and Collegia offer IECA members with a “Campus Visit Journal” branded with the IECA logo for your clients to keep track of the different campuses they visit. It helps remind clients to write down their thoughts while the experience is fresh in their minds. The Journal is available for download here
AMTRAK
IECA and Collegia are teaming up once again to offer AMTRAK discount tickets (with the IECA logo) to give your “college visiting” juniors and seniors and a parent or guardian (up to two additional children ages two - 15 may travel for half off). This gives you the ability to provide an additional valuable service to your client families. The Amtrak discount for 2011, Buy One Ticket, Get 50% Off Companion Ticket! will be helpful to your families when planning their college visits. For more information, download the Amtrak coupon.
