Virtual College Fair

Our high school students are using the online world for almost everything they do.  Our kids are very tech savvy and this is impacting the college admissions process.  In my opinion, there is nothing better than seeing a college campus and walking around to get a “feel” for the place.  But, some students aren't ready for the college visit.  They haven’t narrowed down their search to the handful of schools they want to visit.  If this is the case, a college fair is a great way to gather information before the college visit.  A company called College Fairs Online is providing a virtual college fair to any student or parent residing in Pennsylvania on November 11-16, 2013. 

I have never attended a virtual college fair.  After some research, I discovered that colleges create a virtual booth showcasing their institution.  A live chat feature is also available to speak with the schools of interest. Students and parents can log on to the fair and view information on multiple schools in one concise place. 

Students that are interested should visit www.collegefairsonline.com.  Students should click on the students tab to register before the fair.  Students who register ahead of time will receive a reminder email before the fair starts.  This fair is free of charge.