Beginning in September, college fairs will be held throughout Nebraska, giving you and your parents the opportunity to see a wide variety of colleges and universities. These events, some attracting 200 or more colleges and thousands of students, are a good opportunity to collect information on many colleges and ask a few introductory questions. This is not a good place, though, to talk about the specifics of an institution. If you're interested in a particular college at a fair, try to spend more time with the representative from that institution late in the afternoon when they are not as busy, schedule a visit to that college, or ask the admissions counselor to call you at home. Ask your high school counselor for details about these and other college fairs.
Juniors can also take advantage of the college fairs to begin the college search process.
Attend college fairs and talk to college representatives, and if a college piques your interest, then make arrangements to talk to the admissions counselor when he or she visits your high school in November or December. When you examine colleges this fall, find out the admissions requirements of those that interest you. The junior year is critical in terms of preparing for college. By knowing the admissions requirements of the colleges that you're considering, and giving some thought to your career aspirations, you can better select the classes that you'll need during your last three semesters of high school. This is especially important if you're considering selective institutions that may have more stringent entrance requirements.