Thank you for your interest in being part of a NACAC Special Interest Group (SIG) for folks interested in rural and small town college access.  Our mission is as follows:

The Rural and Small Town Special Interest Group's mission is to bring rural and small town admissions and college counseling professionals, as well as those committed to rural and small town education, together to increase college access and success, promote college-going culture in rural areas, and support counselors and students at rural and small town schools.  The purpose of the group is to gather professionals who support rural education and share knowledge of rural assets, challenges, and issues with one another.  All professionals committed to rural and small town student college admission, matriculation, and success are welcome to join.

Here's a short list of some of the free resources available to all members:
-Google Drive access with membership resources, such as rural readings and podcasts
-Virtual meetings featuring guest speakers and special presentations on a regular basis
-Downloadable list of 12,000+ rural high schools and CEEB codes
-Rural Counselor Resource Guide
-College Fly-In Guides, highlighting opportunities for both counselors and students to visit campuses
-Membership Directory to individually contact members (who have opted in)
-SIG Listserv (Google Group)

You do NOT need to be a NACAC member to join, and SIG membership is free. If you have any questions, please let us know (NACACRuralSIG@gmail.com).

Sincerely,