2023 CORAL GABLES HS COLLEGE FAIR LIST & MAP:
CGHS: List of Universities Attending (includes links to their Admissions & SCOIR pages)
CGHS: Floor Plan (map of university tables in the gym, see which colleges will be where!)
TOP TIPS:
Review the list of schools attending. Pick 3-5 schools that you really want to talk to. Research them in advance, and come prepared with questions about things you are curious about.
Talk to a rep from a school you’ve never heard of, especially if their table is not as busy.
Ask specific questions. Avoid asking general questions that can be found on a school website.
Collect contact information using your Strive Scan QR code to show demonstrated interest.
Take notes after you speak to a college rep or after the fair about things you liked or disliked.
MORE RESOURCES:
How to Make the Most of an In-Person College Fair Experience
College Fair Checklist
How to Prepare for a College Fair
Find Your Fit: College Fair Checklist
SAMPLE QUESTIONS:
What is unique about your school’s curriculum?
Are classes taught mostly by professors or by teaching assistants?
How large are the classes? Are they taught in person?
What academic programs are the most popular at your college?
How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
What research opportunities exist for students?
Do students study abroad? How easy is it to graduate in four years if you study abroad?
What internship opportunities do students have?
What kind of career services does the school offer?
What are the faculty like and how accessible are they outside of class?
How does this school support low-income or first-generation students?
How would you describe the surrounding community?
What do students do on the weekends?
What kinds of team projects do students work on together?
What is the coolest class you’ve heard about?
What are your favorite campus traditions?
What cultural and sports activities are available?
How strong is Greek life culture?
How would you characterize the students who come to this school?
What do students enjoy most about this college? What is the biggest complaint from students?
What kind of students are a good fit at your school (and what students are not?)?
What kinds of students are happiest at your school?
Where do students hang out on campus? Do students mostly live on or off campus?
What is the most popular student organization on campus?
I enjoy playing ______ in my free time. What club would you recommend for me?