September 14, 2024

Fall 2024 College Fairs!

College Fairs are a great introduction to many colleges for our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. We hope our Class 101 families will check out one or more of the events in our area in Fall 2024!

Miami Valley Christian College Fair
September 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Troy Christian High School
https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs/miami-valley-oh-christian-college-fair 

Warren County College Fair
September 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 
Lebanon High School

Dayton Dragons & Day Air College Prep Night
September 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Day Air Ballpark
Register ahead of time to be entered for a $1000 Scholarship! 
https://www.milb.com/dayton/events/collegeprep

Cincinnati National College Fair
September 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. 
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
https://www.collegefairguide.com/cincinnati-college-fair 

Southwest Ohio Regional College Fair
October 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Miami University – Hamilton
Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration 

College Fair for Students with Learning Differences
October 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Gahanna Lincoln High School 
Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration 

Columbus Suburban College Fair
October 13 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 
Otterbein University
Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration 

Greater Dayton Area College Fair
October 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 
Wright State University
(Please visit Class 101-Dayton at this College Fair!)
Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration 

College Fairs can be an excellent introduction to building the college list and talking about college as a family. In a low pressure environment, students are invited to pick up brochures and swag, ask questions about majors or student life, and sign up to receive additional information from colleges. We work with our Class 101 students who decide to attend a college fair to help them plan how to get the most out of the experience. 

11th grade: Plan to spend time at the tables of five to ten schools on your list. It’s not necessary, but try to have one or two questions ready to ask. Everyone has different preferences for “college fit.” What are yours? 

10th grade: Look at the College Fair list of schools and map out the schools that you know you want to see. Try to visit with at least one or two small schools, one or two medium schools, and one or two large and extra large schools. Notice the differences between them. And try to give yourself time to browse and discover new schools as well. Sign up to receive additional information from colleges.

9th grade: First College Fair?! Have fun! Grab a bag to collect college swag and stop at any college that looks interesting to you. Sign up to receive additional information from colleges. Don’t rush, and don’t feel self-conscious as a younger student. Remember, early engagement is a game changer, and colleges want to meet you! 

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