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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:
Located at theFrontier Airlines Center downtoewn Milwaukee
NACAC National College Fairs for an updated list of colleges attending.
Online College Visits - www.collegeweeklive.com connect with over 300 admissions reps, featuring different schools each day.
Wisconsin Education Fair: for locations and dates go to: www.wefs.org
Performing & Visual Arts College Fair: NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs
Lutheran College Fair www.lutherancolleges.org:
Christian College Fair www.naccap.org:
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.
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