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College fairs give you a chance to get information about a wide variety of colleges and to meet college admissions representatives. Some fairs feature a wide variety of colleges such as the National College Fair, while others focus on certain types of colleges or students, for instance, the Athletic College Fair, The Martin Luther King, Jr., Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair, and the Military College Fair.
To make the most of a college fair, prepare before you go. Think about what’s important to you. Do you want a big college or a small college? Do you care about the makeup of the student body? Do you already have a college major in mind?
If you are a freshman or sophomore, you may just want to wander a bit and see all the possibilities. If you are a junior, focus on colleges where you might apply. If you are a senior, use the college fair to make connections at schools where you are applying.
Practical tips about going to a college fair from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest
- Take a pen and notebook to jot down notes right after you talk with college representatives while your memory is fresh.
- Bring a bag for collecting brochures.
- Print address labels with your name, address, phone number, email address, and year of graduation. This will save you time and let you focus on talking with the college representative.
- When you arrive, look at the floor plan and decide which tables you want to visit first.
- Come prepared with your list of questions.
- Check to see if there are informational sessions on topics such as financial aid.
- Pick up business cards of representatives of colleges you like. Keep these cards in case you have questions later
Where
- College fairs occur throughout the year and at various sites. Ask your counselor for more information.
How to find out more
- Ask your counselor or college advisor.
- Check out the Calendar.
