Partaking in college fair is worth students time

November 14, 2011
Filed under Opinion

Graphic by Andrea Batten

Story by Kristin Bracewell

Applications. Scholarships. ACTS. The whirlwind of college preparation looms in many students’ futures.

For seniors, they should be applying. Juniors have the task of taking their first round of ACTs and SATs. And lastly, sophomores should be thinking and preparing for the future.

But the stress of it all approaching so fast can be overwhelming. Many may not know what they should be doing to prepare or what activities they should be participating in.

To begin the search, students should know what colleges they want to apply to. The most basic and easiest way to find out information about colleges is to show up at the annual College Fair, which is going on today, and is a convenient opportunity to find out information about colleges just by talking to a school’s representative.

These representatives have been sent to answer any questions–from what the school looks like, to what kind of scholarships are available.

College Fair gives students the opportunity to meet and become acquainted with an array of colleges that students might not be capable of meeting any other time.

This helps students narrow their search and find a more relative college to their likings. There are also seminars about how to apply, what should go into an application essay, how to pick a college, and how to pick a career field.

These seminars are extremely helpful because the college process is a complicated path, so having specific guidelines to follow will help.

Now, many may see College Fair as a waste. To those, I say what a lie. It may be a time to get out of school early, but it is worth the time. Some think it is just a way for colleges to get your information.

But through the information you voluntarily give them,  they send  information about their schools.

They also offer benefits, such as free applications for certain GPAs. These make it easier to apply for colleges, and give you more opportunity. How could it be a waste of time, when College Fair is there to benefit you, the student?

My advice to students is to attend the fair.  It will help one way or another. Why would missing a couple of hours of school matter more than attending something that will benefit your future. There seems to be no harm in spending a couple of hours at a convention that will  has the potential to help  more than hurt.

So show up, participate, and get information about colleges! Prepare for your future by taking advantage of this program designed specifically for you.