Monday, April 24, 2017

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

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