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At the U.S. college fair, you may become overwhelmed with the number of universities present. Think about what you need to ask the
university representatives in advance. Here are a few questions that may help:
*General questions can most likely be answered in the college’s print or online materials*
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At the U.S. college fair, you may become overwhelmed with the number of universities present. Think about what you need to ask the
university representatives in advance. Here are a few questions that may help:
*General questions can most likely be answered in the college’s print or online materials*
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Tips for Attending the U.S. College Fair!
The EducationUSA University Fair will provide you with opportunities to talk with representatives from U.S. colleges and universities that are
seeking students just like you. For many of you who have not visited colleges in the U.S., this is your chance to learn first-hand about these schools,
and a chance for the representatives to meet and learn a bit about you!
• Formulate questions that will give you information that is useful in your search: Ask the college reps for information that is not already
available on their institution’s website or on the Fair brochure.
• Don’t be afraid. Approach representatives and ask questions: The representatives who are at the fair are skilled in helping students get
started.
• Listen to what others are asking: Others may have the same questions as you, so listen carefully.
• Ask for help if you need it: Identify Fair organizers and assistants.
• Provide information about yourself: It is important that you give information about yourself to the representatives so that they can follow up
and send to you information about areas of the college that might interest you.
• There is no cost to you
• Your behavior leaves an impression--use this to your benefit: Introduce yourself and never just pick up brochures and pamphlets and then
walk away without speaking to the representative.
• Do not go from table to table in a group or follow friends around: The college search is very personal, and your talks with the college
representatives should be as well.
• Be patient and wait for your turn: University fairs can be crowded events. Wait for your turn while entering the fair and while at university
tables.
• Keep an open mind: The education fair gives you an opportunity to learn something new about a school you might have never otherwise
considered.
• After the Fair: After the fair, talk with your parents about what you learned; perhaps even make some notes in a journal while your thoughts
are fresh. If you were especially impressed with a college, you may want to follow up with the representative. You may contact that person via
email.
Adapted from the Council of International Schools
• Formulate questions that will give you information that is useful in your search: Ask the college reps for information that is not already
available on their institution’s website or on the Fair brochure.
• Don’t be afraid. Approach representatives and ask questions: The representatives who are at the fair are skilled in helping students get
started.
• Listen to what others are asking: Others may have the same questions as you, so listen carefully.
• Ask for help if you need it: Identify Fair organizers and assistants.
• Provide information about yourself: It is important that you give information about yourself to the representatives so that they can follow up
and send to you information about areas of the college that might interest you.
• There is no cost to you
• Your behavior leaves an impression--use this to your benefit: Introduce yourself and never just pick up brochures and pamphlets and then
walk away without speaking to the representative.
• Do not go from table to table in a group or follow friends around: The college search is very personal, and your talks with the college
representatives should be as well.
• Be patient and wait for your turn: University fairs can be crowded events. Wait for your turn while entering the fair and while at university
tables.
• Keep an open mind: The education fair gives you an opportunity to learn something new about a school you might have never otherwise
considered.
• After the Fair: After the fair, talk with your parents about what you learned; perhaps even make some notes in a journal while your thoughts
are fresh. If you were especially impressed with a college, you may want to follow up with the representative. You may contact that person via
email.
Adapted from the Council of International Schools