COLLEGE FAIRS

College fairs are terrific opportunities to collect admissions information on potential schools and help you to narrow down your options for your college search! 

• Get answers to questions you may have about campus life, application process, etc

• Discover a school that you may not have considered

• Narrow down your shortlist

• Find out about summer programs/opportunities

• Save money on a campus visit (because you will have a representative there to answer questions)

• Make yourself stand out.  By attending a college fair and following up with a thank you email, you show the school that you are interested in attending

HELPFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGES DURING A COLLEGE FAIR

Admission counselors attend college fairs to help you with any questions about their school to see if it is the right college fit for you. (Print a copy of the questions to take with you)

Here are a few sample questions to help you uncover key information. Remember to ask anything specific to your needs and interests and prioritize your questions in order of importance.

• What are the admissions requirements? Do admission officers make decisions solely on numbers and stats, or do extracurricular activities truly matter at your school?

• What academic programs are the most popular at your college? What programs/majors are offered?

• What is the average class size? What are the faculty like and how accessible are they outside of class? How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?

• What do students like most about your school? What is the biggest complaint from students?

• Can freshman have a car on campus?

• Is the meal plan required?

• What are the housing options? How difficult is it to get on-campus housing? Do students mostly live on or off campus? 

• Where do students hang out on campus? What do students at the university usually do during their free time? Is there a sports complex or fitness center?

• What financial aid programs does your college offer? Outside of merit scholarships, what other scholarships are available to me and when can I apply?

• What support services in place?

• Are there internships available specific to my major? Is there job placement help for graduates? How does your career planning department compare to other colleges/universities?

• Are you able to give me the names of a few students that I can talk to about their experience at your school?