Historically Black Colleges and Universities

and

Hispanic Serving Instuitions

College Fair

Monday, January 23, 2017

Location: Samuel Gaines Academy

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

JUST TO NAME A FEW ATTENDEES

ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATION

On – the – spot admissions offered by a variety of colleges/universities

Scholarships available

Financial aid information

Face-to-face exposure with admissions recruiters

Transportation provided

BE PREPARED

College research

Interview skills

Dress to impress

Professionalism

Paying for college

PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE LIST: PERSONAL PREFERENCES

Size (# undergraduates)

Geographic Location

Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural)

Academic Focus

Areas of Study

Facilities: Library, Research Labs, etc.

Social Atmosphere

Campus Life, Sports, Arts

Religious Affiliation

Support Services

Cost

Financial Aid

Housing – 4 years guaranteed?

Diversity

(ethnic, geographic)

Admission Criteria

Graduation & Retention Rates

Outcomes: employment/ graduate schools

Greek System

WHAT SHOULD YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH LOOK LIKE?

3-6 Schools

Dream (Reach) School

Good Chance (Target) School

Safety School

STUDENT PREPARATION

Check the requirements of each college

Know the paperwork you must bring

SIGN IN TO NAVIANCE

RESEARCH COLLEGES IN ATTENDANCE

DRESS TO IMPRESS

WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK FOR?

Academic Performance• Grade Point Average

(GPA)

• Rank

• ACT/SAT test scores

• Rigor of courses taken

Personal Essay

Recommendation Letters

Activities/Awards

Interview

Community Service

FIND THE RIGHT FIT

QUESTIONS TO ASK

What are the admissions requirements?

Average class size?

Retention rate, graduation rate and career placement history of grads?

Who teaches undergrad classes?

Strongest departments/programs?

Financial Aid- Avg. amount students receive, etc?

Special programs, clubs, recreation facilities and services?

Types of housing and living situations available?

Don’t forget to bring your college checklist

WAYS PARENTS CAN HELP

Encourage your child to consider options which best fits his or her interests, abilities, and values.

Encourage your child to utilize the resources available.

Encourage your child to maximize the opportunity to visit with college representatives.