While most college fairs take place early in the fall semester, spring fairs are a great opportunity to take some time and start your college search. Now if you go in with no idea about what to expect or what you are looking it can easily be a little overwhelming. Sometimes hundreds of colleges are present all vying for your attention. Talking to college representatives at these fairs can really help you learn about different schools and what they offer and can help you figure out what you think you might like out of a school.
The best way to make the most out of your college fair experience is to be prepared. Before you even leave your house there are a few things to think about: how far away from home you want to be, what time of environment do you like best, how large of a school are you interested in, and what you might possibly want to major in. Now this I’m not saying that you cannot change your criteria along the way, but by having a basic understanding of what you are looking for you can better spend your time at the fair. It does not make sense to spend time chit-chatting at a school that does not offer you’re major, is to far away, or does not offer the activities you are interested in. Instead you should want to use your time talking to schools you may potentially apply to later on.
Lastly, one of the best tips I ever got was to print mailing stickers (or something similar) with your contact information. Almost any school you talk to will want your contact information and having something pre-made will save you a lot of time and writers cramp.
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