Why Should You Care About College Fairs or College Visits?
Who better to learn about a college than from a college representative? There are two ways to meet representatives from colleges:
- College visits to your school
- College fairs in your area
College Visits
Check your school calendar for dates/times of college visits. Mark these on your calendar. Research the college before you go into meet. Have five questions to ask the college representative.
College Fairs
Check for college fairs in your area. There are several different types of fairs. These fairs often have representatives from hundreds of colleges attending. You have the opportunity to explore lots of colleges in one place. Some of the most popular fairs are:
- NACAC college fairs. These occur both in the spring and the fall. Register here to attend.
- Colleges That Change Lives. Great way to learn about small liberal arts colleges (based on the book Colleges That Change Lives.)
Be sure to ask your counselor about other college fairs in your area. Plan to attend and invite your parents. They have questions too! Have the same five questions from college visits ready to ask the college fair college admissions representatives.
Specialties too!
You may be interested in some special programs. They have fairs too!
- Performing & Visual Arts college fairs. For the budding artist, dancer, musician or others with an artistic flair.
- Gap year programs fair. Ever thought about taking time to do something else between high school and college? That is what gap years are all about. Find out what is available at a gap year fair.
Stay on track with your college fairs and visits.
- Check dates of fairs and set up tasks in a folder on your computer to remind you of upcoming fairs.
- Be sure to record your notes in the folder on your computer for each college you talk to.
It’s always nice to have colleges coming to your neighborhood. Take advantage of the opportunity.