2018 COLLEGE & MORE NIGHT: Navigating the Fair Thursday, April 12, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM Shorewood High School Attending Institutions Tips for the Fair List current as of March 27, 2018 Participants will be arranged alphabetically Take the initiative Introduce yourself with your name and one thing about you Apprenticeships: ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeships: PACE Construction Pre-Appenticeship Program Art Institute of Seattle Boise State Carleton College Cascades Job Corps Cascadia College Central Washington University Cornish College of the Arts DigiPen Institute of Technology Duke University Eastern Washington University Edmonds Community College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University The Evergreen State College Gonzaga University HBCU: Grambling State HBCU=Historically Black HBCU: Howard University Colleges & Universities HBCU: Morehouse College HBCU: Spelman College Lake Washington Institute of Technology North Seattle College Oregon State University Pacific Lutheran University Seattle Film Institute Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Shoreline Community College Shoreline CC Honors College Shoreline CC Mechatronics Program St Olaf College U.S Army U.S Marines U.S Navy U.S Federal Agencies: National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Others University of Alabama University of Idaho University of Portland University of Tampa UW Bothell UW ROTC UW Seattle UW Tacoma Washington Aerospace & Training Research Center Washington State University Western Washington University Whittier College Whitworth University Don’t expect your parent to the talking Ask the questions yourself Eavesdrop If you are waiting your turn at a table, get close enough to listen If you like the school/ institution, ask about other events you could attend Fill out a contact card (write legibly!) even if you already receive materials from them Some schools count demonstrated interest If a table is busy, ask if you can contact the rep later Get a business card and follow up Take notes The many conversations might start running together in your head Jot down your impressions after a conversation Consider a star system, say S to S S S S Rate right when you leave the table (Consider whether you are rating the school or the representative.) Be flexible If the institution you want is crowded, look around for the less busy tables After the Fair Follow up Make contact with the admissions representatives of the institutions you liked the most Do not underestimate the importance of the contacts you make In many cases, the representative you meet will be the one reading your application and having a say in whether you become a part of that institution / program See reverse for suggested questions for representatives SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER www.shorelineschools.org/swcollegeandcareer marianne.stephens@shorelineschools.org Questions for College Reps Academics How are classes structured? Lecture? Discussion? Nature of homework? Papers? Projects? Presentations? How tough are academic standards? What is the average class size? Is there a first-year program? An honors program? How much flexibility in class choice is there? Can I take classes outside of my major? When I declare a major? Describe how students interact with professors Are there internships/ study abroad opportunities? Do the discussions/ materials include diverse perspectives? $$ What types of financial aid & scholarships are available? What percentage of students get financial aid? Average package? Are there on-campus jobs available? What is the average indebtedness? Success What percentage of freshmen stay for the next year? What percentage of students graduate? On time? What is the school best known for? What are some recent graduates doing? Getting In What kind of students are you looking for? What factors contribute to a student’s acceptance for admission? To their rejection? What test scores you require, and how much are they emphasized in admittance decisions? What is the most important piece of an application? What application options you have (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular) and what are the advantages of each? Student Life How much time students spend on extracurricular activities? What are some favorite activities? What students care about? What part sports play in student life? How many students play some type of sport? Do students interact with peers from different backgrounds? What students on weekends? Ask the representative if he or she attended the school If they did, ask why they chose it Questions for Apprenticeship Reps Pre-Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship? Pre-Apprenticeship Programs provide (generally free) training that will lead to Apprenticeship programs, which are paid Programs What focus of the program? What kind of people are you looking for? What age or other requirements are there? What kind of application process is there? What kind of training is offered in the program? Is it in a classroom? Is it at a job site? What will I actually be doing? How long is the program? During the apprenticeship program, what will I be paid? What will I be qualified to when I complete the program? What occupations are available? Can you tell me about those jobs & how much they pay? How long does it take to make that wage? What is the employment rate for people who complete the program? Questions for Military Recruiters Which Branch? The branches of the military vary Talk to a few and be sure you know the differences Things to Know How long I enlist for? What is the minimum commitment? What kind of people are you looking for? What are the advantages of this branch of the military? What requirements are there? What is the testing process? How physically fit you have to be? Do I have to get a military haircut? What is basic training like? Where is it? How much choice would I get in my assignments? What locations and situations will I be in? What specialized training would I get? What jobs are available within this branch of the military? What jobs would I be qualified for after I complete service? Is it true that I can can get college paid? What are the conditions and requirements? Services Does every student have an advisor? How often will you meet? How easy is it to get tutoring? Will I need my own computer, or are there labs readily available? Do you have career counseling services? Housing What types of housing are available? What is the configuration of dorms? How are roommates chosen? April 2018 Originally compiled by After Shorewood, a Shorewood PTSA Committee Sources: Colleges That Change Lives; National Survey of Student Engagement; NACAC College Fair Checklist; US Dept of Labor; Military.com