Living in the 21st century existing around internet and ever-changing technology, it is important for student teenagers to acquire practice with in-person, face to face reality and conversation, especially pertaining to future college and career plans. North Penn High School’s upcoming college fair provides students and parents with a chance to learn information on potential university choices, meet admission officers and representatives, and meet other students and parents interested in similar schools.
Taking place on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 pm in the gym, NP’s college fair is the first fair of the spring held at a high school in the region. All of the universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) will be present at the fair, as well as many other schools from both PA and out of state, including Temple University, University of Arizona, University of Tampa, University of South Alabama, Rider University, and many, many others.
Although dozens of college searches are now effortlessly accessible on the internet, guidance counselor Bill Travers believes that students can find great benefit in college fair events.
“They allow face to face contact with college representatives and you can go around and listen to conversations, hear questions asked, and get interesting information,” says Travers.
One of the many advantages to a diverse college fair is the wide range of representation of schools from all settings- urban, suburban and rural areas- as well as schools that vary in sizes from small, medium and large.
“It is a great opportunity for kids; it gives a lot of smaller schools a chance to get their product in front of students and their families,” explains Travers.
“Kids can show demonstrated interest, a face to face opportunity to show the college representatives that you are really interested in their school. All of it is general information and just getting a feel of the person and what they are going to ask you, as well as active, personal conversations with them,” says Travers.
The thought of college may be a nerve-wracking and anxiety-provoking idea for the families of sophomore junior students, but the friendly welcome and handshake of a college representative and support from fellow families in the same situation, might help in alleviating some of those concerns and worries.
Even if you drop by for 15 minutes to collect a few brochures and informative pamphlets, or if you spend time walking around with a friend or parent, it is important for students to take part in this beneficial opportunity offered at NPHS on Thursday, March 7, 2013.