I had a workshop recently and parents brought up the fact that they felt college fairs were somewhat useless and overwhelming. The secret to making a college fair an effective tool is advance preparation. Students need to do their research before walking into the auditorium filled with 200 colleges.
Prepare
1) Identify at least 10 schools that interest you
2) Research those schools on the web
3) Prepare questions to ask the representatives at the college fair
Interact
1) Attend workshops
Most fairs will have workshops regarding financial aid and college preparation
2) Ask Questions
* What are your most competitive academic programs?
* How many students receive financial aid
* What is your admissions policy?
* Do you offer summer programs?
* How many students receive financial aid?
* Do your representatives visit my high school?
3) Shop
College Fairs are a great way to see all the options that are available, so make
sure that you visit as many booths as you can.
Follow-Up
1) Contact the admission representative from the college that you are interested in if you have any questions that get not get answered at the fair.
2) Give the representative a card with your e-mail address on it, so they can send admission news regarding the colleges that you are interested in.
College Fairs are great opportunities for students, so prepare ahead of time to make the most of your experience.
College Fair Websites
www.nacacnet.org
www.ctcl.com
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