Participating Colleges & Institutions
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Professional Certificates 9/21
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 10/4
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Learning Differences 10/12
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First-Generation 10/25
Get Certified, Get Hired: Explore Professional Certificate Programs
Education Without Borders: Connecting Cultures and Communities
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Empowering the Trailblazers: A Fair for First-Generation Students
You have questions.
- What are my post-secondary options?
- Which programs are available to me?
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How do I receive my accommodations in college?
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What credentials are employers looking for?
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Which colleges are best for me?
We will help you find the answers.
- Use this platform to explore options and services that are available to you at the participating institutions.
- Expert-led educational sessions will guide you on maximizing the benefits of higher education.
- Visit institution booths and chat live with admissions representatives.
- Get helpful information about navigating a virtual fair here.
(these can be viewed as recordings after the live presentations, just register and log in!)
Day 01
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- 12:45 PM
This presentation will outline the college and scholarship application process and outline the misconceptions that teens and their family have about these processes, while explaining the hidden costs of college prep. Participants will receive simple practices and techniques to help teens prepare for college prior to their senior year.
1. Engage in two college prep financial literacy activities
2. Understand college prep is the first step in preventing student debt
3. Learning the top financial aid mistakes
4. Open discussion on how to pay for college
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
- 7:45 PM
This session is dedicated to assisting first generation and ELL students and parents on how to properly navigate the collegiate system by advocating and asking the right questions to get answers on how to move forward. We will explore both college enrollment and financial aid questions, as well as how to contact the right person for assistance when there is a problem in either area. Most parents of first generation and ELL students have no idea where to start or what questions to ask or even who to go to for help. This session will remedy that.
1. Who to contact for application issues.
2. Who to contact when trying to understand financial aid, including understanding the verification process.
3. What questions they need to ask to effectively advocate for the student.
4. Who to contact when trying to locate resources for their students.
5. Empower parents and students with information to advocate for themselves and succeed in college.
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
Day 02
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- 12:45 PM
The adjustment to college life for students who learn differently can be riddled with confusion and anxiety, largely due to the unknown steps students and families have to take prior to entry. This session will highlight the skills and steps students should consider in order to proactively prepare for a successful launch in college.
1. Participants will understand the process of evaluating their own readiness in relation to college benchmarks.
2. Participants will develop strategies to make the adjustment to college healthier.
3. Participants will label the accommodation process for disability services in college.
4. Participants will critique college services based on student need.
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
- 7:15 PM
The adjustment to college life for students who learn differently can be riddled with confusion and anxiety, largely due to the unknown steps students and families have to take prior to entry. This session will highlight the skills and steps students should consider in order to proactively prepare for a successful launch in college.
1. Participants will understand the process of evaluating their own readiness in relation to college benchmarks.
2. Participants will develop strategies to make the adjustment to college healthier.
3. Participants will label the accommodation process for disability services in college.
4. Participants will critique college services based on student need.
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
Day 03
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- 2:00 PM
This presentation will outline the college and scholarship application process and outline the misconceptions that teens and their family have about these processes, while explaining the hidden costs of college prep. Participants will receive simple practices and techniques to help teens prepare for college prior to their senior year.
1. Engage in two college prep financial literacy activities
2. Understand college prep is the first step in preventing student debt
3. Learning the top financial aid mistakes
4. Open discussion on how to pay for college
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
- 7:45 PM
This session is dedicated to assisting first generation and ELL students and parents on how to properly navigate the collegiate system by advocating and asking the right questions to get answers on how to move forward. We will explore both college enrollment and financial aid questions, as well as how to contact the right person for assistance when there is a problem in either area. Most parents of first generation and ELL students have no idea where to start or what questions to ask or even who to go to for help. This session will remedy that.
1. Who to contact for application issues.
2. Who to contact when trying to understand financial aid, including understanding the verification process.
3. What questions they need to ask to effectively advocate for the student.
4. Who to contact when trying to locate resources for their students.
5. Empower parents and students with information to advocate for themselves and succeed in college.
30 minute session + 15 minute Q&A
Why Register?
Students & Family Members
- Learn more about the programs that colleges and universities offer
- Get access to virtual college booths loaded with resources, virtual educational sessions, and live representatives
- Have an ADA & WCAG compliant experience from the comfort of home
- College Matchmaking® provides you with a shortlist of participating colleges & universities that match what YOU are looking for in a school
School Counselors
- Robust counselor reporting dashboard
- Track student registration and attendance
- Bulk-register your junior & senior classes with Express Registration
- See what virtual booths your students visited
- College Matchmaking® allows you to see which colleges & universities are a match for each of your students
- Chat live with college reps
- ADA & WCAG compliant websites
Colleges & Universities
- Our fairs offer unique opportunities to showcase your campus and programs
- Follow up with students quickly, leads are delivered to your secure lead portal in real-time
- Chat live with students, family members, and counselors
- Through College Matchmaking®, you receive matched leads indicating the attributes on which you share compatibility with each student
- ADA & WCAG compliant virtual booth
