2027 GPACAC Conference OKC

2027 GPACAC Conference

Miles of Possibilities

The road ahead is full of possibilities.

As college admission and counseling professionals, we’re constantly navigating new routes, adapting to changing landscapes, and helping students chart a course toward their futures. And while every journey looks different, we don’t have to travel it alone.

Join your GPACAC colleagues in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 7th-9th, for the 2027 Annual Conference as we connect, collaborate, and explore new ideas for the road ahead.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have traveled this road for years, you’ll find fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and practical strategies to take back home.

So pack your ideas, bring your curiosity, and join us on Route 66.

Miles of Possibilities are waiting!

Register for the 2027 GPACAC Conference below.

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Are you interested in having a table at a college fair for high school counselors at the conference?

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Would you like to register for our Pre-Conference Sessions held on Wednesday, April 7th, 2027 from 1pm-4pm? Building a Life Changing College Counseling Program or Middle Management Institute. Click "Yes" to view details of the two options and register.

Yes

Building a Life Changing College Counseling Program

We all know the work we do each day impacts countless students. We also know that sometimes we are simply surviving, recycling what worked last year (and the year before that…and the one before that, too).

With time for thoughtful planning and mapping of college counseling curriculum at a premium, we hope you will join us for an impactful session that will help you critically evaluate the programming you have now and consider how you can update/build new programming you can implement at minimal cost tomorrow.

We will cover:

Impactful essay writing workshops
Engaging letters of recommendation
Group activities that work at scale
Creating meaningful opportunities for student self-reflection and goal setting

During this time, we will also explore how programming needs to shift based on your load, how to identify students who plan to pursue college seriously, how to scaffold resources to make them more accessible for your families, and provide intentional time for you to plan.

Please join us for this fast-paced, information filled session to start your conference off on the right foot!

Pre-Conference Faculty

Amanda Boot, Director of College Counseling, Wichita Collegiate, Wichita, KS

Amy McQuade, Associate Director of College Counseling, Casady School, Oklahoma City, OK

Jill Manning, College/Career Advisor, Union Public High School, Tulsa, OK

Josh Bottomly, Associate Director of College Counseling, Casady School, Oklahoma City, OK

Kelly McGrath-Malahy, College Advisor, Putnam City North High School, Oklahoma City, OK

Tara Houston, College and Career Counselor, Putnam City West High School, Oklahoma City, OK

Middle Management Institute - James Powell

GPACAC is excited to offer a Middle Management Institute (MMI) for one of our preconference opportunities in Oklahoma City. MMI is specifically designed for current and aspiring middle managers in the college admissions setting to learn more about the opportunities, challenges and skills involved in these critical roles. Potential focus areas this spring may include coaching and team development, data-informed decision making, managing up, and building partnerships as a middle manager. More information, including institute leaders and firm session topics, will be available soon!

These sessions will run from 1:00-4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 7th, 2027 prior to the start of Conference. We hope you will consider joining us early for this amazing opportunity to strengthen your advocacy skills to better support our students and colleagues.

Cost to attend Pre-Conference session is $50.

Which Pre-Conference session will you attend?

Building a Life Changing College Counseling Program

Middle Management Institute (MMI)

Special accommodations needed

Will this be your first time attending a GPACAC conference?

Yes

Do you plan to stay at the conference hotel?

Yes

Are you planning to commute to conference or stay at another local hotel

Commute to conference

Stay at another local hotel

Meal Participation

Thursday Breakfast

Thursday Lunch

Friday Breakfast

Do you have any special dietary needs?

Social Activity Attendance

Wednesday Evening Social Hour

Thursday Happy Hour with Vendor Connections

Thursday Evening Post-Dinner Social Event

Will you need continuing education credits for your time at Conference?

Yes

Wonderful! We will send you a certificate of completion after conference has concluded.

Are you interested in volunteering on-site during Conference?

Yes

Thank you! We will be in touch closer to Conference with opportunities and details!

Are you interested in submitting a session proposal or presenting during our annual Conference?

Yes

Please visit this form to learn more and submit your proposal(s). Thank you!

Session Proposal Form

Would you be interested in helping to coordinate or participating in a carpool up to Oklahoma City, OK?

Yes, from Nebraska

Yes, from Kansas

Thank you! We will be in touch closer to Conference with opportunities and details!

Cancellation Policy

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Our refund policy is below. Extenuating circumstances will be discussed with the current GPACAC leadership. This registration policy should be available on the conference website:

GPACAC will refund the conference registration fee minus a $50 processing fee when written notice is given 30 or more calendar days prior to conference start date.
No refunds will be given after 30 or fewer calendar days to the event start date.
Transfer of registration to another attendee can be made up to seven days before the conference start date.
Vendors and exhibitors/sponsors will not be granted a refund.
If the in-person conference is canceled, GPACAC leadership will assess and collectively decide the best course of action, announcing the policy to membership if this should arise.

I have read and agree to the terms of the cancellation policy.

Payment

Do you have a conference fee waiver?

Yes

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