Saturday, September 17, 2016

Get on Board! Come to the College Fair on Oct. 1st!

"Go to college!"  This is an oft-repeated phrase, but the question is which college?  Which college is a good fit for you?  Instead of throwing around different college names without any knowledge of why that college might be a good fit, take the opportunity to learn more about college options in our state and around the country.  One of the easiest ways to do this is to head to a college fair, and meet loads of reps from all different colleges in one day.  That way, you'll be one step closer to finding the colleges that you'd be happy to attend, having found the right fit for you.  

Lucky you, there's a college fair coming up on Saturday, October 1st.  It's not just a college fair--it's THE biggest college fair of the year.  It's the RMACAC (Rocky Mountain Association for for College Admission Counseling) College Fair, and it's hosted at Juan Diego High School in Sandy, Utah.  Before you think that's too far--I couldn't possibly get there--read this:  

We have a bus to take any and all interested students to the college fair!  
       The college fair is free.
              The bus is free.

Want to know more?  You got it.

College Fair Information:

All students who will be attending the College Fair need to complete a parent-permission slip and turn in the permission slip by the upcoming Friday, September 23rd.  The permission slips are available in person at the Counseling Center, or you can email Mrs. Krim to receive one:  brooke.krim@davinciacademy.org OR krim.scholarship@gmail.com (both emails work)

The College Fair will have workshops for students to attend, addressing helpful topics such as:

  • The Application Process
  • Writing College Admissions Essays
  • Specialty Applications (Engineering, Nursing, Arts)
  • Value of Liberal Arts College (including U of Utah's Honors College)
The College Fair also hosts booths from many colleges around the country, as well as the Scholarship Program run by Daniel's Fund.  Check out the 70 colleges that will be attending:

American University
Arizona State University
Boise State University
Brandeis University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Colgate University
Colorado College
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado State University
Columbia College
Eastern Washington University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Fort Lewis College
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
Harvard College
Hollins University
Idaho State University
Kenyon College
Knox College
Les Roches & Glion
Lewis & Clark College
Montana State University
Montana Tech
New Mexico Military Institute
New Mexico Tech
Northern Arizona University
Oregon Coast Culinary Institution
Oregon Institute of Technology
Oregon State University
Pacific University Oregon
Pitzer College
Portland State University
Quest University Canada
Regis University
Rhodes College
Rocky Mountain College
Scripps College
Seattle University
Snow College
Southern Virginia University
St. John’s College
The College of Idaho
The University of Arizona
Trinity College
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of San Diego
University of British Columbia
University of California, Irvine
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Montana
University of Montana Western
University of Portland
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Utah
Utah State University
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Washington University in St. Louis
Weber State University
Western Washington University
Westminster College
Whitman College
Whitworth University
Willamette University


                                                                                                                                               
***Students planning on attending the fair need to pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com.   You will be able to then have your name linked with a barcode you will receive at the college fair.  This will allow you to check in with many colleges, helping you to meet the colleges reps rather than repeatedly writing your contact information!  If you're going--be sure to complete this step!

So, don't wait!  Get a persmission slip today, fill it out, turn it in ASAP, and mark your calendars for Saturday, October, 1, 2016!  See you then!  Any questions?  Email the College Prep Advisor @ brooke.krim@gmail.com OR krim.scholarship@gmail.com 

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