The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has a robust lineup of virtual and in-person college fairs this spring. MatchMaking is new at this year’s fairs, and optional, and allows students to enter preferences in five categories (campus size, campus setting, majors offered, institution type, and geographic region). Students will then receive a list of schools that match a minimum of four of those preferences. Virtual fairs include general college fairs as well as more specialized ones, and in-person fairs will be held in multiple regions across the United States. College fairs are a great way to learn more about a wide variety of colleges, and to begin to connect with college admissions officers. The College Board has a helpful resource you can use to prepare to attend a college fair: 20 Questions to Ask College Representatives and How to Get the Most Out of a College Fair.
General NACAC Virtual College Fairs:
- Virtual College Fair: Sunday, January 30, 2022, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
- Multi-Session Virtual College Fair: Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM EST and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
- Virtual College Fair: Sunday, April 3, 2022, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Multi-Session Virtual College Fair: Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Specialized NACAC Virtual College Fairs:
- Performing and Visual Arts Virtual College Fair, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
- STEM Virtual College Fair: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
- Multi-Session Student Pathways College Fair: Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT (this fair is “geared towards students taking alternate paths on their higher education journey (i.e., adult learners, gap year students, transfers, etc.”)
In-Person NACAC National College Fairs:
If you live in, or near, one of these cities or regions, check this list for dates, and to register.
- Miami, FL
- Montgomery County, MD
- New Jersey
- Orange County, CA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- West Michigan