Which of the following best describes NACAC?

• A. An organization that focuses on reading interventions in elementary schools.
• B. A federal program collecting national achievement data.
• C. An organization of counselors and admission officers guiding students through the transition to higher education.
• D. A document expressing mutual accord between two or more parties.

Answer: (C)

NACAC refers to the National Association for College Admission Counseling, a professional organization made up of high school counselors, college admission officers, and other educators who help students plan and move into higher education. This fits because it describes an organized group whose purpose is to support the college admissions process and the transition to college, including sharing ethical standards and resources for counselors and admissions staff. The other options describe a literacy-focused program, a federal data-collection program, or a legal document, none of which capture what NACAC is.