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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get there as soon as it starts. They become zoos later on. My kid had visited with seven colleges and was ready to leave when the masses started pouring in.

Last time I went, when the kids registered, they get a QR code and can scan it with the reps of the schools they are interested in. It gets them on the mailing lists, possibly demonstrates interest for the schools who track that.

My best suggestion is to look at the list of schools with your kid BEFOREHAND and narrow it down to interesting schools, and find those dozen-or-fewer schools. That way you aren’t wandering aimlessly. Plus, you can tell the rep whatever or was that made you sell them out (school size, location, particular program, etc).

Have fun![/quote]

Yes, this!

College fairs are fun, but I think they vary a lot. My kids go to a pretty good suburban school. Their college fair is "mid." Mostly schools that DCUM would not be impressed by.

The best schools get SWAMPED, so I agree, get there early. Be open to chatting with schools you're not seriously interested in ... they might surprise you, and the chats are good practice. My DC and I had a lovely conversation with the rep from the University of Maine. We love Maine, but my kid isn't going to go that far away ... still enjoyed the chat!

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