COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION
Academy Day
Learn about entering one of the 5 U.S. Academy Saturday, Sept 26, 2009 at the EAA Oshkosh
Greater Milwaukee College Workshop
Sunday Septmber 20, 2009 Marquette University 1:00-4:30 p.m. Free workshops for students and parents
Private College Week
July 12-17, 2010. Students and families are invited to tour wisconsin's private colleges and universities during wisconsin Private College Week. During this "open house" week, learn more about Wisconsin's private nonprofit colleges and universities. Call ahead to any campus and reserve your space. During Private College Week, receive a waiver of application fees at each campus you visit!

COLLEGE FAIRS: Admissions representatives from various schools, 2-4 year Universities and technical colleges,  will attend – see participant list on their website

 

Milwaukee National College Fair:

             Sunday Oct. 04, 2009 12-3:30 pm: Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI

              NACAC National College Fairs  for an updated list of colleges attending.

 

Wisconsin Education Fair:  for locations and dates go to:  www.wefs.org

           Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Franklin High School;

           Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.:  New Berlin West High School;

 

Performing & Visual Arts College Fair: NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs    

            Saturday Oct. 10, 2009 1-3:00 p.m.  Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois

              

Lutheran College Fair www.lutherancolleges.org: 

             Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 6:45-9:00 p.m.  Rockford Lutheran High School, Rockford, IL

 

Christian College Fair www.naccap.org: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, WI 

 

Tips for Attending a National College Fair 

Before the Fair...

Answer the following questions to help you determine what kind of school would best suit you:

  • Do you want to attend a two- or four-year institution?  Co-ed or single sex?
  • What size school do you want to attend?
  • What programs of study are you considering?
  • How far from home do you want to go?
  • Do you wish to participate in any specific extra-curricular activities or athletics?
  • Do you want to attend a school in an urban, suburban or rural environment?
  • Do you require any special services (i.e. tutoring, note takers, readers, TDD or interpreters)?

1.       Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers and friends.

2.       Research your colleges of interest on the Internet and in your guidance office/library.

3.       Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.

 

At the Fair…

 

1.       Pick up a bag and a fair directory

2.       Visit with colleges and universities which you feel meet your criteria.

3.       Talk with a college counselor at the Counseling Center if you have any questions or need help with your college search.

4.       Attend an information session.