Thursday, September 23, 2010

Attention High School Juniors and Seniors- College Fair Time

I hope that my blog will also serve as a place for high school students to come for information in planning their future.  Collegiate Possibilities is for everyone: students, parents, administrators, faculty, etc.  This is a place to share the important tools and resources for YOU to be successful.

The months of October and November are important for high school students.  Why?  Because this is the time to start talking to college recruiters, finding scholarships, and make early decisions.  Check with your counselor this week to find out when and where your local college fairs are because they are different in every city.

A few questions to consider before you go to a local college fair:
  • Do I want to go to a 4 or 2 year institution?
  • How far away do I want to go?
  • What do I want to major in or study?
  • What environment do I want to live in? Cities vs. Small College Towns AND Dorms vs. Off-campus
  • Do I want to participate in sports, fine arts, special organizations?
  • Do I want to study abroad?
These questions are important to consider because the school you think you want to attend isn't the one that offers the best options for what you want to do.  For example, not all institutions offer fashion, aerospace engineering, or non-profit services.  Not all institutions have housing options.  And not all institutions allow you to participate in study abroad to Thailand or allow for anyone to tryout for ballet.

Also, just because you talk to a recruiter, does not mean you are committed to attend that institution.  So meet new people at the college fair, talk to a school that you would never think to go to, and collect all those brochures because this is just the beginning... the next step is visiting the schools.

College students and Alumni: Why did you chose the institution you did or what were you looking for at your college fair?
Posted by Kristin M. Garcia at 11:44 AM

2 comments:

  1. Kristin M. GarciaSeptember 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Comments from Facebook:
    "I chose Baylor back when I was in 4th grade! I wanted to be a doctor and was the best school for that. When I got accepted, I just had my dream come true! I didn't end up as a doctor, but I had the best experiences and made the best friends while there and wouldn't have had it any other way! Sic 'Em Bears!! :)" -Z.C.

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  2. Kristin M. GarciaSeptember 27, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Additional Comments from Facebook:
    "I chose UT for the city it was located in and new science facilities...then changed majors like most people! I liked recruiters that were knowledgeable and friendly but not pressuring me that their school was the best choice...give me the facts let me choose. Free pens/doodads are nice to get :)" - C.R.
    "I really wanted to get out of the cold NC weather so I only applied to schools in FL! That lead me to a small school (b/c I wanted small, I thought) in Orlando and then I transferred to University of Miami in the middle of my sophomore year!" -O.F.
    "Football!" - J.T.

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