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.
- 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 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
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Anna Maria College
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Assumption College
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Bay Path University
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Bennington College
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Brandeis University
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Bridgewater State
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Bryant University
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Bucknell University
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Case Western Reserve
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Colby Sawyer College
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Colgate University
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College of New Jersey
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Curry College
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Dickinson College
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Drexel University
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Elms College (College of Our Lady of The Elms)
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Emerson College
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Endicott College
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Fisher College
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Florida Atlantic University
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Framingham State University
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Franklin & Marshall College
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Franklin Pierce University
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Gettysburg College
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Green Mountain College
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Hamilton College
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Hampshire College
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Haverford College
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Hofstra University
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Husson College
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Johnson & Wales
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Johnson State College
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Keene State College
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Kenyon College
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Lasell College
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Lawrence University
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Lesley University
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Long Island University
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Lyndon State College
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Manhattanville College
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Mass Bay Community College
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Massachusetts Air National Guard
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Massachusetts Army National Guard
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Merrimack College
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Middlesex Community College
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Mount Holyoke College
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Mount Ida College
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Newbury College
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New England Institute of Technology
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New England School of Photography
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New York Film Academy
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Nichols College
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Pace University
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Paul Smith College
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Pennsylvania State University
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Purdue University
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Pine Manor College
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Rhode Island College
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Rivier University
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Roger Williams University
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Rutgers
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Sacred Heart University
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Saint Anselm College
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St. John's University
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Saint Michael's College
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Salem State University
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Salve Regina University
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School of Fashion Design
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Simmons College
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Smith College
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Springfield College
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St. Joseph's College
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Stony Brook University
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Suffolk University
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SUNY Geneseo
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Syracuse University
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Trinity College Dublin
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United States Military Academy
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University at Albany (SUNY)
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University of Alabama
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University of Connecticut
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University of Hartford
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University of Maine Farmington
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University of Mass Amherst
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University of Mass Boston
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University of Mass Dartmouth
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University of Mass Lowell
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University of New England
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University of New Haven
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University of Rhode Island
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University of Southern Maine
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University of Tampa
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University of Vermont
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Vanderbilt University
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Vermont State College
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Wesleyan University
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Western New England University
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Westfield State University
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Wheaton College
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Wheelock College
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Worcester State University
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