College fairs are important for college admissions even though they are noisy, crowded and sometimes overwhelming. The first thing you will notice is a sea of booths, usually set up in alphabetical order, with college representatives waiting behind them. These college reps are eager to meet you and share their knowledge about their specific schools. College fairs are a great place to explore your college options. Many national college fairs include all colleges and universities that want to be there. Others like the Metro Denver College Fair are by invitation only and may include a more limited number of schools. Nevertheless, you will meet many people who represent each school and they can be important contacts for college admissions. High school juniors and seniors should always attend a college fair. You have probably put together a list of possible schools that might be a good fit for you. These are the colleges you should try to visit first. After that, take some time to visit some of the other schools that could be possibilities. This will help you learn more about schools that you are already considering, eliminate colleges that do not interest you or find out more about some schools you have never heard of. Introduce yourself to the college representative and ask for a business card. You will be asked to fill out a form with your personal information so that the college or university can put you on their mailing list. You can also request specific information on scholarships, athletics or other areas that you want to know more about. Don't hesitate to ask questions about possible majors, campus life or anything else that might be of interest to you. When you are talking with a college representative, always ask for a direct number for an admissions counselor and the financial aid office. This will help you to make contact if you have further questions without having to deal with a complicated phone system. College fairs are great opportunities for you to show an interest in a school. This is a factor that is considered in college admissions. They are also a good place to get advice, get noticed and get the information you need to make good college decisions. Families need to know as much as possible about the colleges that are a good fit for their students. You cannot beat a college visit or a college website for information, but the college fair is also a good source. Students should have a small notebook to make comments about schools or about conversations they have with college representatives. You never know when these might be helpful for college essays or college admissions.
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