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A View from the Trashcan: Navigating College Fairs, Part 2

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

In August, I spoke about the years I have spent behind a table at a college fair , often by the doors and therefore, by the trash can. I love college fairs, even after being part of them for nearly two decades. Part 1 of this series was to get you prepped for navigating the college fair itself.

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The Great College Planning Dance

Ruffaloni

Remember when we thought Zoom would replace campus tours? In-person meetings hit 100% effectiveness across all institution types 88% of students who visit campus find it helpful College fairs are crushing it with 85% helpfulness ratings Translation: In our AI-everything world, humans still want to talk to actual humans.

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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

Great College Advice

Your high school counselor will hopefully be a great resource for questions along the way, whether it be pointing you to potential college majors, standardized test advice, local college fair details, local scholarship information, and help with high school course selection.

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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

If time and cost are a concern, you can begin this process by visiting your local college(s). College admissions offices usually offer information sessions and campus tours on a regular basis. Be sure to visit the admissions website of your college of interest to schedule a visit.

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New Admissions Counselor Resource Center

EAB

College fairs. Overview of college fairs. This brief guide from WACAC covers the basics of representing your college at a fair. Represent your college. Campus tours. Tips for Campus Tours. Read pointers on how to host an engaging tour. Improve your tours.

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Why Demonstrated Interest Matters in College Admissions

StandOut College Prep

How can you demonstrate interest in a college? There are many ways to demonstrate interest in a college, including attending information sessions and campus tours, meeting with admissions officers or current students, participating in online chats or webinars, and reaching out to faculty members in your intended major.

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How to Research Colleges During a Pandemic

ACM College Consulting

Virtual College Fair – Virtual college fairs allow you to attend several information sessions from various colleges all in one day. Social Media – You can easily learn more about the student culture and various organizations on campus by investigating them on social media. Check out the clubs, etc.