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College Fair FeaturesMap of Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Fairing Well at a National College Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Mobile Student Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

College Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Balancing Act: Tips for Adults Returning to College . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for Attending a NACAC National College Fair . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using High School Courses and Activities to Prepare for College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Featured College ProfilesBowling Green State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mount Saint Joseph University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Northern Kentucky University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Thomas More College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wright State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Mount St. Joseph University is on a mission to give education a greater purpose. The university is dedicated to the success and well-being of its students, empowering them to become competent, compassionate, critical thinkers who make a meaningful impact on the world. Students at the Mount are inspired to think beyond the classroom and redraw the bounds of what’s possible for their future.

Career CertaintyThe opportunity for students to apply their

learning in the classroom in real-world settings through the Mount’s Career & Experiential Education Center sets MSJ students apart and makes them especially attractive to employers. Nearly 99 percent of those who earn a degree from the Mount are employed, enrolled in graduate studies, or volunteering within six months of graduation. That impressive placement rate is more than 13 percentage points higher than the national average and reflects the career certainty that comes from an education at the Mount.

Dedication to Student Success The Mount’s smaller class sizes with an 11:1

student-faculty ratio create intimate learning opportunities with educators, advocates, and mentors. Faculty and staff here know their students by name and are invested in their success. That personalized attention ensures nobody slips through the cracks, and all are afforded the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

Dedication to student success and well-being also extends to the Mount’s safe, ideal campus location on the west side of Cincinnati. The university invites you to come visit and discover why being just 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati provides MSJ students with boundless possibilities for personal development, career opportunities, and a lifetime of memories.

Serving the Common GoodAs a Catholic university rooted in the

values of the Sisters of Charity, the Mount community excels at serving the common good. The university is distinctive in serving those in need with compassion, courage, and inclusivity.

Through its commitment to serving local, national, and international communities, the Mount has been recognized in the President’s Higher Education Community Service National Honor Roll. The university is also recognized as a Military Friendly School for services for veterans. The Mount was designated as a 2017-18 Voter Friendly Campus by the Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education for its dedication to civic education.

Discover Your MissionStudents at the Mount are not only

equipped for learning in the classroom and positioned for career success, but they also are prepared for a lifetime of learning. Given that many of the jobs today’s college and high school students may one day fill haven’t even been invented yet, the problem-solving and critical thinking skills gained from the Mount’s liberal arts core curriculum are vital.

The Mount has 40+ academic programs, including Biology, Computer Science, Criminology, Education, Graphic Design, Health & Wellness, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Music, Nursing, Psychology, and Sport Management. No matter what you choose, every major has co-op opportunities, during which you gain real-world experience and preview your career path.

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INTERNATIONALEdinburgh Napier University-,

Edinburgh, UK . . . . . . . . . . . . 613Trinity College Dublin,

Dublin, Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

ALABAMAUniversity of Alabama . . . . . . . 322University of Alabama

in Huntsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308University of

South Alabama . . . . . . . . . . .404

ARIZONAEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Grand Canyon University . . . . 628University of Advancing

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532University of Arizona . . . . . . . . 214

CALIFORNIAFIDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Santa Monica College . . . . . . .406University of San Francisco . . . 204

COLORADOColorado State University . . . . . 420

CONNECTICUTSacred Heart University . . . . . 521

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAmerican University . . . . . . . .450The Catholic University

of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

FLORIDAEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202Florida Gulf Coast

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441Florida Institute

of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544Florida Polytechnic

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610Florida Southern College . . . . 333Full Sail University . . . . . . . . . . 334Jacksonville University . . . . . .602Lake Erie College of Osteopathic

Medicine (LECOM) . . . . . . . . . 401Nova Southeastern

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349Saint Leo University . . . . . . . . . 329Southeastern University . . . . . 417University of North Florida . . . 355University of Tampa . . . . . . . . . 206

GEORGIAMercer University . . . . . . . . . . . 528Savannah College

of Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . 117Spelman College . . . . . . . . . . . 534University of Georgia . . . . . . . . 216

ILLINOISAugustana College . . . . . . . . . . 501Bradley University . . . . . . . . . . 207DePaul University . . . . . . . . . . . 525Loyola University Chicago . . .540Southern Illinois

University Carbondale . . . . . 537University of Illinois

at Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

INDIANABall State University . . . . . . . . 201Butler University . . . . . . . . . . . 337DePauw University . . . . . . . . . . 533Earlham College . . . . . . . . . . . . 510Franklin College . . . . . . . . . . . . 421Hanover College . . . . . . . . . . . . 512Indiana State University . . . . .644Indiana Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635Indiana University

Bloomington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538IUPUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300Marian University . . . . . . . . . . .340Purdue University . . . . . . . . . . 410Purdue University

Fort Wayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535Rose-Hulman Institute

of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336Saint Mary’s College . . . . . . . . 505University of Evansville . . . . . .448

University of Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

University of Saint Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547

University of Southern Indiana . . . . . . . . . 631

Valparaiso University . . . . . . . . 516

KENTUCKYBellarmine University . . . . . . . 550Berea College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634Boyce College . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500Brescia University . . . . . . . . . . 331Campbellsville University . . . . 652Centre College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517Eastern Kentucky University . 638Kentucky Wesleyan College . . 545Midway University . . . . . . . . . . 519Morehead State University . . . 320Northern Kentucky University . . .

. . . . . . . . . .317, 319, 321, 323, 325Spalding University . . . . . . . . .604Thomas More College . . . . . . . 553Transylvania University . . . . . . 618Union College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612University of Kentucky . . . . . . 407University of Louisville . . . . . . 552University of the

Cumberlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447Western Kentucky

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311

MAINEUnity College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 621

MARYLANDUniversity of Maryland . . . . . . 624

MICHIGANAlma College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Aquinas College . . . . . . . . . . . . 548Central Michigan

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625Eastern Michigan

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .650

Hillsdale College . . . . . . . . . . . 502Kettering University . . . . . . . . . 515Lawrence Technological

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Michigan State

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Oakland University . . . . . . . . . 215University of Michigan. . . . . . . 341University of Michigan

Dearborn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531Wayne State University . . . . . .400Western Michigan

University . . . . . . . . 411, 413, 415

MISSISSIPPIMississippi State

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

MISSOURIMaryville University . . . . . . . . .506Saint Louis University . . . . . . . 303University of Missouri . . . . . . . 105University of

Missouri-Saint Louis . . . . . . . 614

NEW JERSEYSaint Peter’s University . . . . . .504Seton Hall University . . . . . . . . 107

NEW YORKCanisius College . . . . . . . . . . . . 551The College of Saint Rose . . . . 305The Culinary Institute

of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600Fashion Institute

of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529Hofstra University . . . . . . . . . .620Long Island University,

LIU Post Campus . . . . . . . . . .648Rochester Institute

of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . .440Saint Bonaventure

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522SUNY College at Cortland . . . . 212University of Rochester . . . . . . 541

NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306Campbell University . . . . . . . .640High Point University . . . . . . . . 520North Carolina A & T

State University . . . . . . . . . . . 451North Carolina

State University . . . . . . . . . . . 422Western Carolina University . . .630

OHIOAshland University . . . . . . . . . . 351Baldwin Wallace

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Bowling Green

State University . . . . . . . . . . .606Capital University . . . . . . . . . . . 611Case Western

Reserve University . . . . . . . . 414Cedarville University . . . . . . . . 619Cincinnati State Technical and

Community College . . . . . . . . 654Cleveland Institute of Art . . . . 307Cleveland State University . . . 310The College of Wooster . . . . . . 632Columbus College of

Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . 530Defiance College . . . . . . . . . . . . 507Heidelberg University . . . . . . . 503Hiram College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425Kent State University . . . . . . . . 418Lake Erie College . . . . . . . . . . . 623Malone University . . . . . . . . . . 514Marietta College . . . . . . . . . . . . 641Miami University . . . . . . . . . . . 524Miami University

Hamilton Campus . . . . . . . . . 332Mount St. Joseph

University . . . . . . . . . . . . 221, 223Mount Vernon Nazarene

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444Muskingum University . . . . . . . 339Ohio Christian

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

Ohio Dominican University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629

Ohio Northern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554

The Ohio State University . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103

Ohio University . . . . . . . . . 209, 211Otterbein University . . . . . . . . 555Shawnee State University . . . . 536University of Akron . . . . . . . . . 217University of

Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . 428-439University of Dayton . . . . . . . . 328University of

Mount Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . 633University of Toledo . . . . . . . . . 424Urbana University . . . . . . . . . . 318Ursuline College . . . . . . . . . . . . 617Walsh University . . . . . . . . . . . . 316Wright State University . . . . . . 113Xavier University . . . . . . . 345, 347Youngstown State

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405

OREGONUniversity of Oregon . . . . . . . . 455

PENNSYLVANIAClarion University of

Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . .446Drexel University . . . . . . . . . . . 453Duquesne University . . . . . . . . 315Gannon University . . . . . . . . . . 438La Roche College . . . . . . . . . . . 353Lake Erie College of Osteopathic

Medicine (LECOM) . . . . . . . . . 401Neumann University . . . . . . . . 419Penn State University . . . . . . .304Point Park University . . . . . . . . 412University of Pittsburgh . . . . .403Villanova University . . . . . . . . .449

SOUTH CAROLINACharleston Southern

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 616

The Citadel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513Clemson University . . . . . . . . . 203Coastal Carolina

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454University of

South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 622University of South

Carolina Beaufort . . . . . . . . .646Winthrop University . . . . . . . . . 549

TENNESSEEAustin Peay

State University . . . . . . . . . . . 637Belmont University . . . . . . . . . 518East Tennessee

State University . . . . . . . . . . . 639Lee University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539Lincoln Memorial

University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615Lipscomb University . . . . . . . . 636University of Tennessee . . . . . 205Vanderbilt University . . . . . . . . 523

UTAHWestminster College . . . . . . . .402

VIRGINIAVirginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302

WEST VIRGINIAMarshall University . . . . . . . . . 546West Liberty University . . . . . . 511West Virginia University . . . . . 314

WISCONSINConcordia University

Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416Marquette University . . . . . . . . 338University of Wisconsin-

Platteville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

This list was last updated September 6, 2018

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MEETING ROOM 1How to Get the Most out of the College Fair 12:30p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

College Scholarships: Show Me Where to Find the Money 1:45p.m. - 2:45p.m.3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

MEETING ROOM 2Taking the ACT – Tips1:15p.m. - 1:45p.m.2:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.

The College Process and Students withLearning Differences/EP & 504 3:00p.m. - 3:45p.m.

MEETING ROOM 3Paying for College 101 1:15p.m. - 2:00p.m.2:15p.m. - 2:45p.m.

AP vs. Dual Credit 3:15p.m. - 3:45p.m.

MEETING ROOM 45 Steps to Save, Plan & Pay for College 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

*All workshops are located inside the exhibit hall*

2018 Cincinnati National College Fair Local Arrangements Committee Nollis Cottrell, Indian Hill High School - Chairperson

Richard Stackpole, University of Cincinnati - Chairperson

Jason Gerst, University of Cincinnati

Mark Millett, Sycamore High School

Brian Sweeney, Sycamore High School

Trinity Walsh, Highlands High School

Fair Workshops

Faring Well at a National College Fair

Ready to take the next step in your educa-tion? There’s no better place to explore your options than at a NACAC National College Fair .

Admission representatives from schools across the country are all gathered in one place . Their goal: To encourage you to learn more about their institutions, and help you sort through the qualities you’re looking for in a college .

Take advantage of their expertise, and make the most of your time by following these simple steps .

BE PREPARED. Before the big day, visit nationalcollege-

fairs .org and scan through the list of colleges and universities that will be represented . Make a note of the schools that interest you the most, and plan to visit their booths at the fair .

Are you looking for colleges that are close to home, or those that are far away? Are you interested in small, private schools, or large, public universities? Which of the institutions in attendance offer your projected major?

“Planning ahead can help you stay fo-cused,” said Cynthia Kaan, a Ferris State University (MI) admission officer . “If you have certain schools you know you are interested in, don’t limit yourself, but make learning about those schools your priority .”

MAKE YOUR QUESTIONS COUNT.Like so many other things in life, a success-

ful visit to a National College Fair is marked by quality, not quantity .

In other words: Rather than focusing on col-lecting a brochure from every college booth, make it your goal to have in-depth conversa-tions with a few of the college reps on hand .

“I encourage students to not just stop by the table and pick up a brochure, but rather engage the representative with a few ques-tions,” said Valencia Hamman, co-director of college counseling at La Jolla Country Day School (CA) . “That means you want to come into the fair with a list of questions so you’re ready for that opportunity .”

Don’t waste time on softball queries, such as “Is your nursing program good?”

“That’s not a good question because it gets you nowhere … no one is going to tell you that their program is terrible, or that it is struggling,” Kaan said . “If you’re interested in a specific program, like nursing, ask col-lege reps what sets their program apart from other colleges, or ask them to compare their nursing program with one at another college that you’re considering .”

KEEP AN OPEN MIND.Take time to do a little exploring . Yes, it’s important to plan ahead and select

a few colleges you know you want to visit .

But each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 campuses . The schools are lo-cated throughout the US, and from around the globe .

You owe it to yourself to follow-up with colleges that catch your eye .

“Do your research, but also have an open mind,” Hamman said . “Sometimes students take time to talk with a representative from a school that they really hadn’t considered before and it becomes a part of their list .”

Chatting with representatives from a va-riety of colleges can also help you cement your own preferences, Kaan noted .

“It’s just as important to figure out what you don’t want as it is to figure out what is really attractive to you,” she said .

LEARN ABOUT THE PROCESSWhat’s the deal with college entrance tests?

What do admission officers look for in a col-lege essay? How can I find out if I’m eligible for financial aid?

No matter where you end up enrolling, you’ll likely encounter at least one of these questions during the college application process .

Use your visit to a National College Fair to get a head start . Check out the fair’s educa-tion sessions, covering topics ranging from college costs, to student athlete eligibility and college selectivity .

Each fair also includes a counseling cen-ter, oftentimes an invaluable resource for students with specialized interests .

Do you love hands-on learning? Counselors can help you pinpoint colleges that provide research opportunities for undergraduates .

“There are resources available and there are people available who can help answer very individualized questions about the col-lege search process,” said Dana Lambert, a counselor at West Milford Township High School (NJ) . “Take advantage of their exper-tise .”

FOLLOW UP. Ask college reps for their contact informa-

tion and be sure to follow up . “Not always, but often, the representa-

tive that is attending the college fair is the representative that will end up reading your application,” Hamman said . “Keep in touch with them; reach out with thoughtful, intel-ligent questions . That demonstrates interest .”

For the colleges you want to know more about, schedule campus visits .

Remember: Your trip to a college fair is the beginning—not the end—of your college search .

“Visiting a campus is by far the most im-portant aspect of looking for a college,” Kaan said . “There’s no other experience like it . It’s the best way to find your perfect fit .”

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THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE STUDENT REGISTRATION

• Students register for the fair one time .

• It also eliminates the need for college contact cards .

• Students are easily able to elaborate on special interests, extracurricular activities, and accomplishments .

About NACACThe National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded

in 1937, is an organization of more than 15,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education .

NACAC is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as out-lined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP) .

A member-directed organization, NACAC is governed by its voting members; an Assembly of delegates elected by voting members in NACAC’s state and re-gional affiliates and by an elected Board of Directors .

The Board of Directors sets the strategic direction for NACAC . Additionally, 10 standing committees, ad hoc committees, and an Affiliate Presidents Council lend their expertise and experience to the issues, programs and governance that keep the association vibrant in its service to members, the profession, and students .

NACAC’s award-winning publications and other media resources, professional development programs and practical research efforts have all been designed to give counseling and admission professionals the tools they need to improve the counseling services they provide to students .

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Founded in 1921 by the Benedictine Sisters as Villa Madonna College, Thomas More has grown into a highly regarded Catholic college serving more than 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. The student experience includes more than 35 student clubs and organizations and 27 intercollegiate sports teams. An accomplished faculty strives to help students achieve their goals by providing the knowledge and leadership skills needed in today’s world.

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Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the Wright brothers, we see the potential in every student. Our inclusive learning community and dedicated faculty and staff will help you lead the way in your classes, your career, and your community. Here are just a few of our amazing students who are well on their way to achieving their dreams.

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Wright State offers an excellent education at an exceptional value . We’ll set you on a path to career success with one of our 150 undergraduate programs and with individual support from our award-winning faculty .

We already offer some of the lowest university tuition and housing rates in Ohio . Plus our new Wright Guarantee Tuition Program locks in the cost of in-state tuition, housing, and dining for four years for incoming undergraduate students . We’ll also help you find the financial aid opportunities that fit your needs . Last year alone, Wright State offered over $22 million in merit- and need-based scholarships .

Our modern, beautiful 557-acre campus is approximately an hour from Cincinnati— just the right distance to experience college life and easily keep in touch with your family . We think you’ll be impressed by our leading-edge classrooms, research labs, arts facilities, and campus housing .

DISCOVER A LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS.

Named for the Wright brothers, we continue their pioneering spirit by creating an inclusive and dynamic learning community with:

• Small class sizes—a student-to-instructor ratio of 14:1

• Faculty members who know you by name and take a personal interest in YOU

• One-on-one help from certified tutors and expert staff in our innovative Student Success Center

• Opportunities to work with world-class faculty in our University Honors Program and on research projects

Our recent $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation supports research scholarships and programs for undergraduates through the new Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) program—just one example of how we help you lead the way in your classes, your career, and your community .

GAIN A CAREER ADVANTAGE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.

We’ll help you build your skills beyond the classroom with 190 student-led organizations, study abroad options on six continents, and service-learning programs .

Whether you want to audition on Broadway, get your first teaching position, start a business, or apply to medical school, our professors and staff will share their expertise and connections with colleagues, employers, and alumni . Our career advisors will help you in your very

first year with one-on-one advising, interest assessments, practice interviews, careers fairs, networking, and more .

We’ll help you find paid internships and part-time work while you’re taking classes and career opportunities when you graduate . Wright State is right next door to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which offers internships and careers in scientific and technical research, logistics, intelligence, public relations, finance, information technology, and more .

Many of our degree programs also prepare you for certifications, licensure, and entrance exams in medicine, nursing, education,

counseling, finance, law, and nonprofit management . You’ll have an opportunity to join our many graduates who achieve higher-than-average acceptance rates and test scores in their chosen fields .

And last, but not least, you can tap into your global network of more than 100,000 alumni who are making their mark from Hollywood to Hong Kong .

More than 17,000 students from 75 countrieschoose Wright State University.Visit us and see why! Go to wright.edu/visit Or call (937) 775-5700

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At Wright State University, we see the potential in

every student.

Inspired by the Wright brothers, who changed the world forever, we encourage our students to achieve their dreams.

We offer more than 150 high-quality undergraduate programs. And our supportive faculty encourage our students to lead the way—to be pioneers in their classes, their careers, and their communities.

With one of the lowest tuition rates in Ohio, we’re making college even more affordable. Our new tuition guarantee program locks in the cost of in-state tuition, housing, and dining for four years for new undergraduate students pursuing a degree.

Discover why more than 17,000 students from 75 countries choose Wright State University.

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As you plan for college you have many options. Listed below are the College Categories that describe the different types of institutions available to you.

NON-PROFITPrivateThese Colleges and Universities:

• receive funding primarily from student tuition and endowments . Some funding comes from governmental support in the form of tax breaks and student loans

• follow the leadership of a board of trustees

• develop own institutional plans since they operate mostly on private support

• rely on private funds, which leads to a higher average cost

• offer financial aid opportunities to reduce the total cost

PublicThese Colleges and Universities:

• receive a large part of funding from state or local taxes . Some funding comes from tuition and endowments

• follow performance standards set by the state

• Most are state-run which lowers the tuition for in-state students

• typically categorized as two-year, four-year, research, comprehensive, or community colleges

FOR-PROFIT/ PROPRIETARYThese Colleges and Universities:

• receive up to 90 percent of their revenue from federal student aid

• operate under the demands of investors and stockholders

• usually offer a non-traditional format

• have come under federal scrutiny for high pressure sales/recruitment tactics

A close examination of the academic, social and financial factors will lead you to a best-fit college . To read more on the differences in college categories, please visit our web site at www .nacacfairs .org .

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BEFORE THE FAIR... 1 . Register online for the fair at

www .gotomyncf .com to receive a barcode for easy onsite access to college representatives .

2 . Print the barcode and bring it to the fair as your electronic ID .

3 . Ask yourself following questions to help determine what kind of school would be best for you:• Do I want to attend a large,

medium, or small school?• What major do I wish to study?• Do I want to attend an urban,

suburban, or rural school?• Do I want to attend a two-

year, four-year, single-sex, or religiously-affiliated school?

• Do I want to participate in athletics, clubs, fraternities, sororities, or special programs such as study abroad or cooperative education .

4 . Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria .

5 . Make a list of questions to ask college representatives .

AT THE FAIR...1 . Pick up a fair directory and bag

for all of the materials you collect .2 . Visit schools that match or are

the closest match to your search criteria . Be adventurous . Don’t just talk to the well-known schools .

3 . Ask the college representative to scan your barcode . This will allow the representative to follow up with you directly—and quickly .

4 . Ask the same questions to each college representative you visit .

5 . Take notes . Write down what you find most interesting about each college .

6 . Attend an information session

to learn more about the college search process, financial aid, and other topics .

AFTER THE FAIR...1 . Review college websites, catalogs,

and viewbooks to gather more information to help narrow your choices .

2 . Send a thank you note/email to the college representatives you met . This simple gesture can show admission officials you’re serious about wanting to attend their college .

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Considering going back to college?You’re in good company . Nontraditional

students now make up the majority of US undergraduates, and one-in-four college students are age 30 or older .

But although colleges are serving a greater number of adults, finding the right program—a place where you can balance your education with employ-ment and family responsibilities—is key to your success .

Here are four questions every nontra-ditional student should ask when re-searching schools .

1: What is your college’s track record with nontraditional students?

Ask some tough questions: What’s the graduation rate of nontraditional students at your institution? Are adult students eligible for merit aid? How much debt do students typically accrue? What’s the average time to graduation?

Learning the answers can help you decide which college is right for you . It can also help you estimate how much time— and money—you’ll need to com-plete a degree .

2: What sort of flexible learning options do you offer?

Responsibilities at home and at work can change over your course of time that you’re enrolled in college . Choosing a school that provides a variety of course options—from in-person, to online, to hybrid—increases your odds of staying on track .

“A lot of adults have full-time work sched-ules or child care responsibilities,” said Amber Harnack, student success center director of Ivy Tech Community College (IN) . “They of-ten need more flexibility when it comes to scheduling classes .”

Also ask about student support servic-es, such as tutoring, recommends Michelle Christopherson, director of the Center for Adult Learning on the University of Minnesota—Crookston campus .

“You want to make sure that you are go-ing to be supported, and you want to make sure that those services aren’t going to end up costing you extra,” she said .

3: What will it take to get a degree?The majority of nontraditional students

have already accumulated some college cred-its by the time they re-enter higher education .

Before you enroll in any program, learn whether your credits will transfer and how many courses you’ll need to complete a degree .

“You want to make sure that from the be-ginning you have a clear understanding on how much it will cost and what your degree pathway will look like,” Christopherson said .

4: How will your institution help me meet my career goals?

Begin your college search with the end in mind .

What’s spurring your decision to return to school? Are you looking for advance-ment options in your current field, or do you want a career change?

Ask college officials about the types of jobs landed by recent program graduates . Inquire about the services offered at the campus’ career center .

“Make sure that your goals match up with what the college is able to provide,” Harnack said . “You want to be certain that the degree program you ultimately choose is a good fit .”

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Using High School Courses and Activities to Prepare for College

Bowling Green State University offers a transforming and defining educational experience for its diverse community of more than 19,000 students . BGSU provides a high quality education that integrates personal growth, academic excellence and an environment that expands students’ thinking and potential . The University is an international leader with top-caliber programs in the arts, business, education and human development, health and hu-

man services, musical arts, science and technology .

BGSU: BELONG. STAND OUT. GO FAR.

BELONGBGSU offers the benefits of a major uni-

versity, with the feel of a small college . Welcoming smiles, hellos and nods from familiar faces help students feel relaxed, motivated and ready to unlock their po-

tential . And there is no shortage of ways for students to unlock their potential at BGSU . With more than 400+ student orga-nizations, 40 social fraternities and sorori-ties, 56 intramural sports and 25 sports clubs, there is something for everyone .

In addition to clubs and organizations, students can be a part of the fun by visit-ing the Student Recreation Center, which averages more than 2,000 students per week day, or taking advantage of a co-op, internship or practicum . The Falcon Internship Guarantee provides intern-ships or other experiential learning activi-ties to every incoming first-year student who has completed the Falcon Internship Preparation Program . It is also common for undergraduates to participate in re-search, an opportunity that is unique to BGSU .

STAND OUTNearly 9,000 students participate in ser-

vice-learning and/or community service projects each year at BGSU, giving them one way to stand out from the crowd . Other opportunities include participating in The Hatch, an annual program in which student entrepreneurs present their busi-ness ideas to alumni investors in an effort to get funds to launch their businesses .

Leadership opportunities, personalized career planning and interactions with car-ing faculty are other ways students can

be part of something bigger than them-selves – building their resumes and their character .

GO FARTo meet the needs of future students

and job demand, BGSU offers high-quality programs in a range of relevant areas . These programs offer students the op-portunity to become the next generation of educators, participate in cutting-edge research and acquire in-demand skills .

CHANGING LIVES FOR THE WORLDThe world needs college-educated in-

dividuals .Education is one of the greatest gifts

that can be given to a person . It opens doors . It inspires innovation . It enriches society . The influence of education is not only felt by an individual – entire commu-nities are changed by enlightened citizens .

For more than 100 years, Bowling Green State University has created a welcom-ing home for hundreds of thousands of students . Students who come to be part of something bigger than themselves . Students who are never lost in a crowd . Students who are always supported and completely believed in .

This is an exciting time to be a Falcon. BGSU invites you to learn more at bgsu.edu/admissions.

Your post-high school years hold tre-mendous promise .

At college you’ll have the opportunity to make new friends, follow your interests and — hopefully— find a satisfying career .

However, nearly half of all students who enter college fail to graduate with a bach-elor’s degree within six years .

“There are two reasons why kids flunk out,” said Amy Thompson, a counselor at York Community High School (IL) . “They are either academically unprepared or they are emotionally unprepared .”

Increase your chances for success by making the most out of your high school years .

BUCKLE DOWN IN CLASSROOM Taking rigorous classes in high school

doesn’t only help you get into college, the knowledge and skills you acquire work double-duty, preparing you to be success-ful in your pursuit of a degree .

Seek out honors, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in subjects that interest you .

“You want to take the most demanding courses you can while maintaining your sanity and still achieving good grades,” Thompson said .

Look for courses that require lots of writing and critical thinking—two skills you’ll be asked to use in almost every college class . Don’t panic if the material seems difficult at first . Developing good study habits and time-management skills in high school can help you persevere in college, even when times get tough .

Some rigorous courses actually allow you to jumpstart your postsecondary edu-cation . Students who do well on AP tests, for example, can earn college credit . Some high schools also partner with local col-leges to offer dual-credit courses for high school students .

GET INVOLVED From athletics to theater to volunteer

work—there’s a whole world of extracur-ricular activities open to high school stu-dents .

“It can be overwhelming,” Thompson said . “But the one piece of advice I give students is don’t just join something to pad your resume . Pick something you’re genuinely interested in .”

Your goal: By senior year, “be in a posi-tion that shows not only your devotion to the group, but also some level of initia-tive or leadership on your part,” she said .

“Admission officers can see through the applicant who joins a million differ-ent clubs in their junior or senior year,” Thompson noted . “Use your activities to show colleges who you are .”

Universities are looking for students who will make the most of the opportu-nities available to them . A high school record that includes extracurricular ac-tivities helps show admission officers that you’ll be a valuable part of their campus community .

FINISH STRONGYour senior year of high school will be

hectic . In addition to applying for colleges, you

may find yourself leading a student orga-nization or sports team .

It can be tempting to sluff off in the classroom, but stay focused . Senior year grades and courses still count .

“You need to maintain your academic performance, and do at least as well—if not better—because you don’t want to have your admission offer rescinded,” Thompson said .

When planning out your schedule, make sure that you’re on-track to meet college entrance requirements, including at least

two years of a foreign language and four years of math, science and English cours-es .

“Colleges want to see that you know how to work hard, and that you have taken ad-vantage of the courses and activities your high school has to offer,” Thompson said . “A strong finish in your senior year helps make you a more attractive candidate .”

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NKU offers 90 bachelor’s degrees, two associate degrees, 24 graduate programs, one Juris Doctor, a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

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With accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, NKU is focused on lighting the way for a brighter tomorrow . Learn more today at nku .edu .

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