Why you should hear Dr. Angel B. Pérez live

For families navigating the maze of global university admissions, few voices are as trusted—or as inspiring—as Dr Angel B. Pérez. Raised in public housing between Puerto Rico and the South Bronx, Dr Pérez became the first in his family to earn a degree and went on to direct enrollment strategy at Trinity College before taking the helm of NACAC during the pandemic. National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is a U.S.-based nonprofit with more than 26,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide, dedicated to guiding students’ transition to higher education while upholding ethical standards and expanding equitable access. In five short years he has redrawn the organisation’s mission, doubled its membership, secured record-breaking philanthropy, and positioned NACAC as the profession’s loudest advocate for access, affordability, and ethical innovation.

International applicants will hear directly from the policy insider and expert on visa and financial-aid reform in the U.S.. Parents will meet the architect of data-driven' student success' models that look far beyond scores and grades. Counsellors can engage with him on training standards and governance in universities to include the voices of students from every continent. Whether you worry about AI-powered application review, scholarships for Tier-2 cities, or mental-health support half a world away, Dr Pérez sits at the helm of the answers, combining lived experience with board-room influence. Join us for an hour of candid insight, practical guidance, and renewed optimism that diversity and excellence have no borders.

Bring your questions, your worries, and your hopes—this conversation will leave you better equipped to chart an authentic, affordable, and globally minded path to higher education for your family's future success.

A few questions you’ll want answered:

What first steps should international students take so their stories break through in a crowded global pool?

Well-being checks: How can parents vet a university’s mental-health and support infrastructure before committing deposits?

Geopolitical shocks: If visas tighten or work-permit rules change, what safeguards are forward-thinking campuses putting in place to protect international students’ academic and career goals?

Real price tags: What new transparency measures around scholarships and need-based aid can international families expect in the 2025–26 cycle?