Professional Development Committee

Janelle Sperry Chaska High School

Christine Barnhouse University of St. Thomas

Danielle Carden University of Minnesota

pd@mn-acac.org

The Fall Forum is a comprehensive, day-long event meant to bring both high school counselors and college admission professionals together. We will learn from each other and discuss best practices in guiding and supporting students pursuing higher education. Our focus will also include topics in financial aid, admissions criteria, and working with students from diverse backgrounds.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2025
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Check-in & light breakfast

9:30 AM – 9:40 AM: Welcome by Jamie Menne, MACAC President

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Session I

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Session II

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Lunch

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Keynote

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Session II

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Social at Duke's on 7

Early Bird Costs (register by 10/15/25)

Early Bird Member – $75

Early Bird Non-Member – $125

Regular Costs (register by 10/31/25)

Member – $90

Non-Member – $140

Refund Policy
MACAC will provide a 50% refund, minus a $25 processing fee, on registration fees up until OCTOBER 31, 2025. After that time no refund will be given.