College fairs are a way for high school students to gain more information about universities they are interested in and connect with admission representatives. These fairs are events where universities from all over the country send representatives to meet with prospective students. They provide information and resources about their college for students and their families to deepen their understanding. It’s also a great way to network with representatives in preparation for college applications. 

In addition, many colleges track demonstrated interests (how much a student has shown interest in a particular university or college). It’s one of the many factors that schools consider when reviewing applicants. There aren’t many opportunities for students to show enthusiasm, so attending a college fair shows the representatives’ interest. For highly selective schools, demonstrating interest isn’t considered as much because they assume you are applying because you are already interested in attending.

Building a track record of consistent interstates can help you; another way you can do this is by going on college tours. It’s never too early to start planning for college. Junior year is arguably the most important year because it’s the last full year that colleges will see when reviewing your application. Throughout the year, many juniors have college on their mind and are focusing on how they can improve their application. Taking the SAT, getting leadership roles in extracurriculars, and visiting colleges are all part of junior year because you have a realistic view of which schools are safeties and reach. You should have a good sense of your GPA, extracurriculars, and test scores if you submit them. So making a better decision about

schools can start at college fairs. The college admissions process really kicks into gear around this time. Being prepared for college fairs allows students to represent themselves well. You never know the connections that you could create while you are visiting the schools.