Attend a NACAC Virtual College Fair
The traditional “in person” college fairs have been cancelled for the Winter/Spring 2021 season. However, students can still meet with colle
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Colleges are Eager to Meet High School Students Virtually
The Spring 2021 National College Fairs have been transitioned to a Virtual Platform. With in-person events limited across the country, college admissions offices are eager to connect with sophomores, juniors and seniors who are looking toward postsecondary education.
Virtual College Fairs, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), are a timesaving opportunity for students and parents to gather a lot of information in one day. College admissions representatives will be online to answer key questions ranging from acceptance policies to student–faculty ratio.
NACAC’s Virtual College Fairs are one-day events that are free to attend. These interactive events are designed with the mobile user in mind. Students can login from their phones or computers. Students and parents are invited to attend one or all of these online events.
More than 600 college and university representatives will be online and available to answer questions. Students and parents will also be able to schedule one-on-one virtual meetings. Students can sign up for a Virtual College Fair at virtualcollegefairs.org.
NACAC Virtual College Fairs
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Sunday, May 2: College Fair
While many students have adapted to learning online via video conferencing, or an in-person/remote hybrid model, they should continue to prepare for what happens after graduation. Students should take this opportunity to reach out to their college counselors. Guidance office personnel are working hard to make sure students have the tools they need to search for the right college.
Students should ask their counselors about virtual events in their community. Colleges are looking forward to connecting with students and their parents during these online events.
Other Online Resources
Students and parents may visit multiple campuses using these links:
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youvisit.com/collegesearch
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eCampusTours.com
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campustours.com
Military Options
Many recruiting stations are closed for personal visits, but are still available to discuss your future in the military. You may ask a recruiter about education programs such as R.O.T.C., the military academies, the Post 9/11-GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. Serving in the military is not only an honor but can be a great way to finance your education.
Whether a student is thinking about a community college vs. a four-year college, public vs. private, in- state vs. out-of state, a career in the military, a gap year, or getting a job after high school, now is the time to start preparing for the future.
Read through this issue of College Fair Guide. There are many articles, charts, useful hints and items of information which will be helpful to you. The more pre- pared you are for these Virtual Fairs, the more you’ll get out of them.
Event Sponsor:
National Association for College Admission Counseling
1050 North Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone:703-836-2222
Email: info@nacacnet.org
Website: www.nacacnet.org
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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
211 W 61st St, New York, NY 10023
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is a private college conservatory for the performing arts located in New York City and Los Angeles, California. The conservatory offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and two-year Certificates in Professional Performance.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
1515
Total
Cost
$56K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
24%
Average
Test Scores
n/a
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY 11549
The largest private college on Long Island, New York, Hofstra University offers about 160 undergraduate programs and about 165 graduate degree programs.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
6783
Total
Cost
$63K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
65%
Average
Test Scores
SAT Reading and Writing: 570–660
SAT Math: 560–650
ACT Composite: 24–29
Lycoming College
College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701, USA
Lycoming County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,111. Its county seat is Williamsport. Lycoming County comprises the Williamsport, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
1192
Total
Cost
$56K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
64%
Average
Test Scores
SAT Reading and Writing: 490–600
SAT Math: 498–600
ACT Composite: 21–25
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
New York Institute of Technology offers 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, in more than 50 fields of study, including architecture and design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and medicine.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
3619
Total
Cost
$54K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
77%
Average
Test Scores
SAT Reading and Writing: 510–610
SAT Math: 520–620
ACT Composite: 21–27
Niagara University
5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY 14109
Niagara University is a private Catholic university in the Vincentian tradition in Lewiston in Niagara County, New York. It is run by the Congregation of the Mission. Niagara has 3,300 undergraduate students in 50 academic programs.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
2902
Total
Cost
$49K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
84%
Average
Test Scores
SAT Reading and Writing: 510–600
SAT Math: 510–600
ACT Composite: 21–26
Rockland Community College
145 College Rd, Suffern, NY 10901
Rockland Community College is a public community college in Ramapo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York. The college, established in 1959, became the 18th community college to join the SUNY system. The college offers 51 programs and offers associate degrees and certificates.
School Type
Public
Undergrad Students
5595
Total
Cost
$20K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
Open
Average
Test Scores
n/a
St. Thomas Aquinas College
125 NY-340, Sparkill, NY 10976
St. Thomas Aquinas College is a private liberal arts college in Sparkill, New York. The college is named after the medieval philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas. It was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, whose headquarters are in the town.
School Type
Private
Undergrad Students
1114
Total
Cost
$49K
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
78%
Average
Test Scores
SAT Reading and Writing: 440–560
SAT Math: 440–550
ACT Composite: 17–23
West Chester University
700 S High St, West Chester, PA 19383, USA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Chester County, Pennsylvania. WCU is the largest of the 14 state universities of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the sixth largest university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
School Type
Public
Undergrad Students
17719
Total
Cost
11k
Average Cost
After Aid
$20K
Acceptance
Rate
75%
Average
Test Scores