Arlington High School College Fair

All Students, Parents, and Neighboring High Schools are invited to The Arlington High School Spring College Fair!

This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on May 19, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This year, 125+ colleges from across the country will take part in the AHS College Fair. Many of the college representatives who attend the fair are the same as those who make the admissions decisions for our geographic area. This is a great opportunity to meet the representatives and/or alumni face-to-face, to ask questions about a particular college major, and to inquire about general admissions requirements.

The College Fair is free and open to all students and their parents. Junior year students are strongly encouraged to attend. All neighboring high schools are welcome to invite their students to attend the fair as well. Please note the attached ‘Guide to Making the Most of your College Fair Experience’, which is meant to be used as an aid when speaking with the various college representatives. A comprehensive list of colleges that will be represented at the fair is also attached, although colleges are continuing to register.

Arlington High School College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium

Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 6:30pm – 8:00pm

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The College Fair program is a FREE opportunity for you and your family to meet with the representatives from colleges and universities throughout the country without actually leaving your home state. There will not be enough time to visit with every college and university at the fair, so we have listed some suggestions on how to use your time most effectively.

BEFORE THE FAIR…

Before the fair, it’s a good idea to do a little preparation.

1. Answer the following questions to help you determine what kind of school would best suit you:
• Do you want to attend a two or four year institution? Co-ed or single-gender?
• What size school do you want to attend?
• Which programs of study are you considering?
• How far from home are you willing to travel?
• Do you wish to participate in any specific extracurricular activities or athletics?
• Do you want to attend a school located in an urban, suburban, or rural environment?
• Do you require any special services (i.e., tutoring, note taker, readers, interpreters)?
2. Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers, and friends.
3. Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab or your home.
4. Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.
5. Create labels or profile cards with your name, address, email, and phone number, name of high school, year of graduation and your area of interest .  This will help avoid time spent on filling out Information Cards on College Fair night.
6. Bring a pen or pencil and a notebook to jot down notes about the conversations with individual college representatives, and pick up the cards of college representatives for future reference.  It is helpful to have a specific name when requesting information or and interview!

AT THE FAIR…

1. Pick up a bag and fair directory.
2. Visit with colleges and universities that meet your criteria.
3. Talk with a representative at the Information Table if you have any questions or need help with your college search.

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES...

·      How can I arrange a campus visit? Are there any special college visitation days?

·      What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid?

·      How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about their major?

·       What percent of students are commuters?

·       When must I choose a major?

·       What types of extracurricular activities exist on campus?

·       How accessible are the professors outside of class?

·       How are roommates selected?

·       How safe is your school?

·      What additional academic services do you offer to students (tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?

·        What types of internship/co-op experiences are available?

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS

·        Are there specialized programs available?  

·        Are there special admissions procedures?

·        Which standardized tests are required?

·        What types of documentation are needed to request accommodations?

·        Should testing and/or an IEP be sent with my application?

·      What types of accommodations (note-takers, tape recorders in class, etc.) are allowed?

·       Are there extra fees for learning disability related services?  If so, what is the approximate cost?

Still have questions? Please feel free to speak with your guidance counselor about any college-related questions.

COLLEGES ATTENDING THE COLLEGE FAIR

May 19, 2016

TOZ (Red) GYM – 6:30-8:00 P.M.

COLLEGES

Albertus Magnus College

Alfred University

Anna Maria College

Arizona State

Assumption College

Bard College

Bay Path University

Benjamin Franklin College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Bridgewater State University

Bryant University

Bucknell University

Burlington College

Champlain College

Clark University

Colgate University

College of New Jersey

College of the Atlantic

Columbia College of Chicago

Curry College

Daniel Webster College

Denison University

Eastern Connecticut State Univ

Eastern Nazarene College

Eckerd College

Elms College (College of Our Lady of The Elms)

Elon University

Emerson College

Emmanuel College

Endicott College

Fisher College

Fitchburg State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida State University

Framingham State University

Franklin Pierce University

Gettysburg College

Green Mountain College

Hamilton College

Hampshire College

Harvard College

High Point

Hobart and Will Smith Colleges

Hofstra University

Husson College

Iona College

Ithaca College

John Casablancas Model & Career Centers

Johnson & Wales

Jonhson State College

Keene State College

Lasell College

Lawrence University

Lesley University

Lyndon State College

Manhattan College

Mass Bay Community College

Mass College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts Institute of Tech

Massachusetts Maritme Academy

Merrimack College

Middlesex Community College

Mitchell College

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Ida College

New England College

New England School of Photography

Newbury College

Nichols College

Pine Manor College

Plymouth State University

Purdue University

Rivier University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Roger Williams University

Sacred Heart University

Salem State University

Salve Regina University

Simmons College

School of Fashion Design

Skidmore College

So New Hampshire Univ

Springfield College

St. Anselm College

St. Bonaventure University

St. John's University

St. Joseph's College

St. Michaels College

Stonehill College

Suffolk University

SUNY Binghamton

SUNY Geneseo

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

Universal Technical Institute

University at Albany (SUNY)

University of Alabama

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Kansas

University of Maine Farmington

University of Mass Amherst

University of Mass Boston

University of Mass Dartmouth

University of Mass Lowell

University of New England

University of New Hampshire

University of Rhode Island

University of South Carolina

University of Southern Maine

University of Tampa

University of Tennessee

University of Vermont

Ursinus College

Virginia Commonwealth

Wake Forest University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wellesley College

Wentworth Institute of Tech

Wesleyan University

Western New England University

Westfield State University

Wheaton College

Worcester State University