{"id":1131,"date":"2016-09-07T16:25:04","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T21:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2018-01-23T10:45:21","modified_gmt":"2018-01-23T16:45:21","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-college-recruitment-fairs-a-simple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/freshmen\/how-to-prepare-for-college-recruitment-fairs-a-simple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for College Recruitment Fairs: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/college-fair-with-border\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"College Fair with border\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-1024x683.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1153\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Students at a University St. Thomas booth at a college fair.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/College-Fair-with-border.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As an admissions counselor, my favorite thing to do is attend college recruitment fairs. It allows me to meet students like you and learn more about your interests. I see high school students learning about opportunities they never knew they had and getting excited about the journey to college. To help you make the most of a high school college fair, here are some tips you can use in your college search:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Prepare Before a College Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Do your research<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you go to college fairs, ask your high school counselors for a list of colleges attending the fair and choose the ones you want to consider. Check out their list of majors so you know if they offer your area of interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Create a professional email address<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It should be different from the one you use with friends and family. Make sure it is not an embarrassing one because admissions counselors will see it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bring something to carry materials<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will receive tons of pamphlets, pens and business cards so be prepared to carry them throughout the visit.<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/freshmen\/tips-for-living-with-college-roommates\/attachment\/students-around-campus-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Students Around Campus\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-1024x683.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1154 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Students doing online research in preparation for college fair.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Online-with-border.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Register for college fairs<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> online or print out labels with your contact information. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be asked to fill out a contact card at almost every college\u2019s booth; having labels handy will speed up the process. Make sure those labels include the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>name<\/li>\n<li>high school<\/li>\n<li>high school graduating year<\/li>\n<li>major(s) of interest<\/li>\n<li>phone number<\/li>\n<li>home address<\/li>\n<li>student email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some fairs even provide a barcode that the admissions counselors can simply scan.<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/student-making-list\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"569,854\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Student making List\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List-200x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1155 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Student preparing a list of questions for college fair.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Student-making-List.jpg 569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Make a list of questions to ask<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Student making ListWhen talking with college representatives, your goal is to get answers to questions that are specific to your interests and needs. Because the time you\u2019ll have to speak with each admissions counselor will be very limited, don\u2019t ask questions that can easily be answered through the college\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What makes your programs related to these majors unique?<\/li>\n<li>What support is available in finding internships?<\/li>\n<li>Are there specific admissions requirements for individual majors?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What to Do at a College Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1156\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/admissions-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Admissions\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-1024x683.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1156 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Students talking to a University of St. Thomas admissions representative.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Speaking-to-Advisor-with-border.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Be prepared to speak with the admissions counselor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure introduce yourself. Explain why you are interested in that school and ask the questions you prepared. Don\u2019t forget to pick up the counselor\u2019s business card in case you have questions later.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Be adventurous<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just talk to the \u201cwell-known\u201d colleges. Visit with a few you\u2019ve never heard of before or don\u2019t know much about. You may be surprised how much smaller universities have to offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/qep-writing-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"QEP Writing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-1024x683.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1157 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student taking notes at college fair.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2016\/09\/Write-2-border-included.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Take notes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll speak to a lot of colleges and it can be overwhelming. After speaking with a counselor, jot down some notes in your phone or in a notebook. If you don\u2019t do this, all the information you gathered may all blur together by the time you get to the end of the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow-Up: What to Do After a College Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review the materials you received and determine which universities you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Send a thank you email to the admissions counselors you met. This will help you build a relationship with the counselor and benefit you in your future college admissions process.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Schedule campus visits with the universities you feel are a good fit.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Regularly check the email address you created for the college fair. Colleges will send emails about upcoming campus preview days and information specific to your areas of academic interest.<\/p>\n<p>If you have additional questions or would like more insight about how to best prepare for college recruitment fairs, find my contact info on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthom.edu\/public\/index.asp?page_ID=100057#105267\">The University of St. Thomas website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>By: Jessica Correll<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an admissions counselor, my favorite thing to do is attend college recruitment fairs. It allows me to meet students like you and learn more about your interests. I see high school students learning about opportunities they never knew they had and getting excited about the journey to college. 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