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FMCC College Fair showcases
opportunities for college bound students
Juniors, even sophomores, encouraged to gather information to help with a
big decision
 This
school year has just begun, but it isn't too early to think
about the future. If you are a junior considering continued
education after high school, this is the perfect time to immerse
yourself in information about colleges and universities that can
help you realize your career dreams.
And
if you are a senior with 2011 college dreams but no plan of
action, you have no time to lose. On Thursday, Oct. 14, a
College Fair at Fulton Montgomery Community College will give
high school students and their parents a free opportunity to
speak with representatives from more than 60 public and private
colleges and universities about their programs and campus life.
The
college fair, which will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the FMCC
gymnasium, is sponsored by the Tri-County Counselors’
Association.
The college fair is a chance to speak with admission
representatives from a wide range of schools, as well as to
gather information on important decisions and tasks that
face families contemplating the next step in their child's
education.
Even parents of high school sophomores facing their first
experience with college choices and the processes of
admission and financial aid can benefit from a visit to the
college fair.
Three 30-minute
workshops will provide insight to parents and students on
financial aid planning, choosing a college major, and surviving
that first year at school.
"It is the best
local opportunity to get information about a number of schools
in one place, at one time," said HFM BOCES Career and Technical
Education Counselor Kathy Daly. For a printable list of colleges
scheduled to attend,
click
here.
The Tri-County
Counselors’ Association is a professional organization comprised
of area school counselors. The group sponsors the college fair
each year to assist area students as they begin to make choices
about post-secondary opportunities. Local school counselors are
available during the college fair to help students identify
which college exhibits they should visit based on their career
goals.
Plan ahead
Students and parents
get the most benefit from a college fair with some advance
preparation.
• Look at the list of colleges
represented.
Click here for a printable
list.
• Decide which schools interest you, but
talk with representatives from other schools too.
• Prepare a short list of questions.
Bring a small notebook to jot down answers you receive.
• Collect brochures and business cards
from any school that interests you. You may decide to follow-up
with more questions later.
• Dress appropriately. Make a good
impression.
Ask the right
questions
When evaluating a
college choice, students and parents may want to consider some
of these questions to discuss with your school counselor and
college admission representative.
• What major do you want to study, and
does the school offer that major?
• Do you want to attend a big or small
school?
• Are you sure about your major? If not,
are there several majors to choose from at the school you are
considering?
• Can you afford the college?
• What kind of climate or location do
you want to live in?
• What kind of degree do you need for
your field?
• Is the college religiously affiliated?
• Is it a single-gender school?
• Why do you want to attend that school?
• What is the school's reputation in its
community or the career field you are exploring?
• Does it make sense for you to attend a
community college first and then transfer into a college or
university? |
