COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION

Private College Week:  Monday, July 13 - Saturday July 18, 2009:   visit any of Wisconsin’s 20 private colleges this week and get a waiver for a free college application.  Register with the individual schools.  www.wisconsinmentor.org  

 

COLLEGE FAIRS: Admissions representatives from various schools (2-4 year) will attend – see participant list on their website.

Milwaukee National College Fair: Sunday Oct. 26, 2008 12-3:30 pm: Midwest Airlines Center Milwaukee 

NACAC National College Fairs

Wisconsin Education Fair: Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Franklin High School; Thursday, Sept. 25th, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m.:  New Berlin West High School; for other locations and dates go to www.wefs.org

Performing & Visual Arts College Fair: Saturday Oct. 11, 2008 1-3:00 p.m.  Northwestern University

NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs                  

Lutheran College Fair www.lutherancolleges.org:  Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 7-9:00 p.m.  Rockford, IL

Christian College Fair www.naccap.org: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Elmbrook Church

 

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.