ISAC Student PortalISAC Communiqué
Volume 36, Number 2C
August 2026
| Messages sent to: | High School Counselors/Teachers |
| ISAC Communiqué |
Welcome to the August 2026 ISAC Communiqué, which is a compilation of e-Messages sent through ISAC's e-Messaging service throughout August.
The articles in this electronic Communiqué have been organized according to the Counselor subscription groups to which the messages were distributed.
Questions?
Questions regarding information in this electronic Communiqué can be directed to Partner Services by calling 866.247.2172 or sending an email message to [email protected]. On occasion, you may be directed to a specific contact person or area; when this occurs, we will provide the appropriate information in the individual article or message.
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS/TEACHERS
Update: One Click College Admit (OCCA) Student Notifications
Sent to High School Counselors/Teachers on August 25, 2026.
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oneclickadmit.org |
Dear Counselors,
Thank you for your continued support of Illinois' One Click College Admit initiative. Below is what your juniors and seniors can expect as AY27 begins.
In past communications, we identified August 27, 2026 as the date the direct admission offers would be going out to current seniors who opted into Once Click College Admit during their junior year. We identified a glitch in the system, causing the notices to be delayed by one week.
Now, on September 3, 2026, current seniors who opted into One Click College Admit last academic year and were matched for direct admission will receive an email from the Common App announcing their admission offers to Illinois public universities and community colleges. On August 20, 2026, students received a congratulatory message from Governor Pritzker, sent via ISAC. You can view your juniors who opted in through your GAP Access portal.View a sample student notification letter via the following link:
Some current seniors who opted in were not matched because their information did not align with school-submitted data or their GPA was not received by the July 1, 2026 deadline. ISAC worked with schools through August 10, 2026 to resolve missing data. Unmatched students will receive an ISAC email on September 3, 2026 explaining that no direct admission offer can be made at this time, along with information about an alternative pathway. View a sample unmatched student message via the following link:
For current seniors who did not opt in, or who opted in but were not matched, direct admission remains available. Students can create or log into their Common App account and enter their GPA. Within a week, they will receive direct admission offers from universities to which they meet the general admission GPA requirement, along with information about their local community college. This process begins September 8, 2026 and continues throughout AY27. View a sample senior notification via the following link:
The AY27 junior opt in portal opened August 14, 2026, and closes May 28, 2027. Please encourage juniors and families to participate. You can also share links to the opt-in video and the One Click College Admit website with students.
For questions, contact us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Illinois One Click College Admit Team
July 2026 ISAC Communiqué
Sent on August 3, 2026.
The August 2026 edition of the ISAC Communiqué is now available for your review, and may be accessed via the Partner e-Messages & Newsletters section of the e-Library for Partners at isac.org.This electronic version of ISAC's newsletter is a compilation of information provided to Counselor partners via ISAC's e-Messaging service over the past month.
Topics covered in the August 2026 ISAC Communiqué include:
- Register for Upcoming PaCE Curriculum Trainings!
(sent July 24, 2026) - LAST CALL! 2026 CCE Conference is this Thursday!
(sent July 13, 2026) - 2026 CCE Conference is One Week Away
(sent July 9, 2026) - 2026 CCE Conference – Keynote Announcement & Preliminary Agenda
(sent July 2, 2026) - FY27 ISAC Program Funding: Budget Bills Approved
(sent July 1, 2026) - June 2026 ISAC Communiqué
(sent July 1, 2026)
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