Arlington High School Spring College Fair

All Students, Parents and Neighboring High Schools are invited to the Free Arlington High School Spring College Fair!  This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on May 4, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  

This event will be held in the TOZ (Red) Gym on May 4, 2017 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This year, over 100 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.

The Arlington High School College Fair

Henry Toczlyowski Gymnasium

Thursday, May 4, 2017 - 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 and alumni 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 when applying or after a decision has been made?

·   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

(Please keep in mind that colleges are still registering and an updated list will be sent at a later date.)

May 4, 2017

TOZ GYM – 6:30-8:00 P.M.

COLLEGES

Anna Maria College

Assumption College

Bay Path University

Bennington College

Brandeis University

Bridgewater State

Bryant University

Bucknell University

Case Western Reserve

Colby Sawyer College

Colgate University

College of New Jersey

Curry College

Dickinson College

Drexel University

Elms College (College of Our Lady of The Elms)

Emerson College

Endicott College

Fisher College

Florida Atlantic University

Framingham State University

Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin Pierce University

Gettysburg College

Green Mountain College

Hamilton College

Hampshire College

Haverford College

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hofstra University

Husson College

Johnson & Wales

Johnson State College

Keene State College

Kenyon College

Lasell College

Lawrence University

Lesley University

Long Island University

Lyndon State College

Manhattanville College

Mass Bay Community College

Massachusetts Air National Guard

Massachusetts Army National Guard

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Merrimack College

Middlesex Community College

Mount Holyoke College

Mount Ida College

Newbury College

New England Institute of Technology

New England School of Photography

New York Film Academy

Nichols College

Pace University

Paul Smith College

Pennsylvania State University

Purdue University

Pine Manor College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rhode Island College

Rivier University

Roger Williams University

Rutgers

Sacred Heart University

Saint Anselm College

St. John's University

Saint Michael's College

Salem State University

Salve Regina University

School of Fashion Design

Simmons College

Smith College

Springfield College

St. Joseph's College

Stony Brook University

Suffolk University

SUNY Geneseo

Syracuse University

Trinity College Dublin

United States Military Academy

University at Albany (SUNY)

University of Alabama

University of Connecticut

University of Hartford

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 Haven

University of Rhode Island

University of Southern Maine

University of Tampa

University of Vermont

Vanderbilt University

Vermont State College

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wesleyan University

Western New England University

Westfield State University

Wheaton College

Wheelock College

Worcester State University