College Fairs

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1 October 2019

NCAC National College Fairs https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/


15 March 2013

Sample questions to ask at college fairs and visits

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-to-find-your-college-fit/college-fair-checklist

Here are some sample questions to ask at a College Fair:

  • What are your admission requirements?
  • What is your enrollment?
  • What are your application deadlines?
  • What is the total cost of attendance for 1 year (tuition, room & board, fees, books, misc.)
  • How is financial aid eligibility determined?
  • What percentage of financial need do you meet for families?
  • Are there any merit scholarships available? Is a separate application required for these?
  • What is the makeup of your student body? (male/female ratio, racial/ethnic makeup, geographic diversity)
  • When must I choose a major? Do you offer the major/program I'm interested in?
  • Are their specific application requirements for my major?
  • Do you have an honors program? What are the requirements?
  • Is housing guaranteed for all four years?
  • Are freshman required to live on campus?
  • How are roommates selected?
  • Is your school a “suitcase” school?
  • What is there to do on the weekends?
  • What is your campus safety like?
  • What do students say is the best thing about your school?
  • What is the political climate of campus?
  • Do students get involved in intramural athletics? Clubs and student organizations?
  • What type of academic support is available on campus? (Tutoring, Writing Centers, etc.)
  • Are students permitted to have cars on campus?
  • Is there public transportation close to your school?
  • Do you have study abroad options?
  • Do students have the opportunity to do research or obtain internships?
  • What is your retention rate?
  • What is your graduation rate?

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