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Historically Black Colleges and Universities
and
Hispanic Serving Instuitions
College Fair
Monday, January 23, 2017
Location: Samuel Gaines Academy
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATION
On – the – spot admissions offered by a variety of colleges/universities
Scholarships available
Financial aid information
Face-to-face exposure with admissions recruiters
Transportation provided
PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE LIST: PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Size (# undergraduates)
Geographic Location
Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural)
Academic Focus
Areas of Study
Facilities: Library, Research Labs, etc.
Social Atmosphere
Campus Life, Sports, Arts
Religious Affiliation
Support Services
Cost
Financial Aid
Housing – 4 years guaranteed?
Diversity
(ethnic, geographic)
Admission Criteria
Graduation & Retention Rates
Outcomes: employment/ graduate schools
Greek System
WHAT SHOULD YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH LOOK LIKE?
3-6 Schools
Dream (Reach) School
Good Chance (Target) School
Safety School
WHAT DO COLLEGES LOOK FOR?
Academic Performance• Grade Point Average
(GPA)
• Rank
• ACT/SAT test scores
• Rigor of courses taken
Personal Essay
Recommendation Letters
Activities/Awards
Interview
Community Service
QUESTIONS TO ASK
What are the admissions requirements?
Average class size?
Retention rate, graduation rate and career placement history of grads?
Who teaches undergrad classes?
Strongest departments/programs?
Financial Aid- Avg. amount students receive, etc?
Special programs, clubs, recreation facilities and services?
Types of housing and living situations available?
Don’t forget to bring your college checklist