Wednesday, February 22, 2017

NACAC Atlanta National College Fair

NACAC ATLANTA National College Fair – March 19, 2017
If you have not already, now is the time to register your institution or students!  More than 6,000 participants attended last year. Through your involvement, students and parents have the opportunity to meet with institutions from across the world. This NACAC College fair is sponsored by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), Wells Fargo, and C2 Education.   
Atlanta National College Fair
Sunday, March 19, 2017
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Georgia International Convention Center
Why Participate? 
§  Expose your institution to thousands of students and parents.
§  Invest recruitment resources wisely on fairs that hit your target market.
§  Meet one-on-one with students inside and outside of the Atlanta area.
§  Connect with Atlanta-area counselors volunteering their time at the fair.

Student/Family Workshop Topics:
§  Selective Admissions
§  Coalition Application
§  Understanding HBCUs in the 21st Century
§  Athletic Eligibility & Recruiting Process
§  Finding a Good Fit for Students with Special Needs
§  MOWR: Early College Options in GA
§  College Planning Timeline
§  Bridge Year/Gap Year or Summer Program
§  Why Take the ACT
§  Taking and Preparing for the SAT
§  Panel on Safety and Inclusion on College Campuses
§  Successful Scholarship Searches
§  FAFSA Overview
§  The HOPE Scholarship & Financial Aid Planning

Exhibitor Hospitality
§  Each booth will receive a food voucher for lunch at the GICC.
§  Each booth will receive an exhibitor bag with bottled water.
§  There will be an exhibitor hospitality area with coffee, tea, water, and cookies.

The National College Fair Fee Waiver Program
§  Learn about this program and see if your institution is eligible.

NACAC Event Information

§  Sandy Vasquez, Event Manager, 703-299-6825svasquez@nacacnet.org