As you are preparing to go back to school, here are some great ways to start to explore colleges this fall. Normally colleges travel the globe every fall to visit high schools, present to students, and attend college fairs. This year, colleges are going online to recruit students. Below are a variety of ways that you can connect with colleges and start your college search…
Virtual College Fairs
Colleges fairs are a great introduction to college exploration. You can attend various college panels and presentations. Make sure to take notes! Here are some virtual college fairs...
- https://virtualcollegefairs.org
- https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/
- https://collegefairsonline.com
- http://collegefair.thebigvirtual.com
High School Visits
Some colleges will be offering high school presentations remotely this fall. You can find out through your school’s counseling office if there will be school-based high school presentations.
College Websites
Through the college’s undergraduate admissions websites, check out the virtual programs that they offer. Typically, they are offering virtual tours and information sessions. Many colleges will be offering student panels and other special events in order to help students learn more.
Current Student Perspectives & Videos
- CampusReel shows videos of current students highlighting life on their college campuses.
- YouTube - many students make videos of their experiences at their colleges
This fall, we will be working with sophomores and juniors to start their college exploration process. Let us know if you would like to meet with a Best U Counselor to learn about the best fit colleges for you.