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.
- 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)?
- Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers, and friends.
- Research your colleges of interest on Naviance via the Internet in the guidance office, media center, computer lab or your home.
- Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.
- 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.
- 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…
- Pick up a bag and fair directory.
- Visit with colleges and universities that meet your criteria.
- 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
|
