About TACAC

TACAC supports NACAC's mission to support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help all students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. TACAC is committed to promoting high professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.

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The Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) offers outstanding professional development and networking opportunities for professionals who work with students in the transition from secondary to post-secondary education. TACAC develops professionals committed to providing the highest quality counseling to ensure students' access to and persistence through post-secondary education.

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Middle Management Institute

The TACAC Middle Management Institute (MMI) is a professional development program designed for both current and aspiring managers working in higher education. Attendees have three to five years of experience and are looking to grow as leaders in their careers. 

Participants will attend five robust virtual sessions throughout the year and complete their experience with an in-person session at the annual TACAC conference. 

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College Fairs - Spring 2026

Mark your calendar and get ready to hit the road with us! More information on pricing, location, and registration is coming soon with membership renewals. 

  • March 23 - El Paso
  • March 24 - San Antonio
  • April 14 - McAllen
  • April 20 - Frisco
  • April 21 - Dallas
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Become a Volunteer

At the heart of our organization is the active involvement of each member. If you are not currently involved in TACAC committee work and you wish to serve, please review our committee information and complete the volunteer form. Volunteer opportunities within TACAC are plentiful. The time commitment expected of volunteers varies from regular engagement over the course of the year to single-day involvement.

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Core Partners

CGN helps counselors, students and their families with a solution powered by an AI counseling assistant, personalized monthly roadmaps, and professionally produced, live virtual programs with top college admissions and career pathways experts. CGN believes this unique combination meets families where they are; supercharge busy counselors; and enable parents and their students to access the best decision-making tools available.

StriveScan is a continued partner of TACAC to provide college fair technology. StriveScan powers college registration, payment, and student barcodes scanning to make college fairs more streamlined.

The Texas College Access Network, TxCAN, is an initiative of Educate Texas, that connects and supports college access organizations across Texas with the goal of increasing access to college and certificate programs for all Texas students.

UT Austin GEAR UP is a college access program funded by the U.S. Department of Education that aims to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.