2016 Upstate South CarolinaNational College Fair

TD CONVENTION CENTER, HALL 1 • SATURDAY, MARCH 19 FROM 1-4PMRegister now at www.gotomyncf.com

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Free and open to the public, National College Fairs allow students to interact with

admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions.

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 outlined 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 regional 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.

Welcome to the 2016 National College Fair

BEFORE THE FAIR…Answer the following questions to

help determine what kind of school would be best for you:

• Do you want to attend a two- or four-year institution? Co-ed or single sex?

• What size school do you want to attend?

• What programs of study are you considering?

• How far from home do you want to go?

• Do you wish to participate in any specific extra-curricular activities or athletics?

• Do you want to attend a school in an urban, suburban or rural environment?

• Do you require any special services (i.e. tutoring, note takers, readers, TDD or interpreters)?

1. Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers and friends.

2. Research your colleges of interest on the Internet and in your guidance office/library.

3. Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.

4. Register before heading to the fair! Watch the video about student registration at www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent.

5. Watch a video for more information about what happens at a NACAC College Fair at www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent!

6. Download and print the checklist to take with you to the Fair.

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

2. Visit with colleges and universities which you feel meet your criteria.

3. Talk with a college counselor at the Counseling Center if you have any questions or need help with your college search.

4. Attend a workshop.

AFTER THE FAIR…Be sure to watch the videos about

preventing anxiety during your college search and financial aid options at www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent.

Tips for Attending a NACAC National College Fair

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College Fair Details

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Santee Room) FIGURING OUR THE SAT AND THE ACT Jonathan Darrall, Kaplan

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Santee Room) FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS 101 Donette Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services at USC Upstate

Emily Wells, Financial Aid Counselor at Furman University

Carolyn Sparks, Director of Financial Aid at Wofford College

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-PROFITPRIVATE

These 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.

PUBLIC

These 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/ PROPRIETARYA 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.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent.

College Categories

Workshop Schedule

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BOOTH ASSIGNMENT BOOTH #

INTERNATIONALUniversity of Kent (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . 520The University of Manchester (United Kingdom) . . . . . 528 ARMED FORCESUnited States Coast Guard Academy . . . . . . . . . . . 121

ALABAMAAuburn University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424Samford University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423University of Alabama in Huntsville* . . . . . . . . . . . . 306The University of Alabama* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 ARIZONAArizona State University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University* . . . . . . . . . 109University of Advancing Technology* . . . . . . . . . . . 331 CALIFORNIAFIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309University of California-Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 CONNECTICUTUniversity of New Haven* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAAmerican University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 FLORIDABarry University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429Eckerd College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University* . . . . . . . . . 109Florida Institute of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Florida State University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Keiser University Flagship Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526Lynn University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222Nova Southeastern University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209University of North Florida* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506Warner University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 GEORGIAAlbany State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Armstrong Atlantic State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Augusta University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131College of Coastal Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Georgia Southern University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513Georgia Southwestern State University . . . . . . . . . 122Mercer University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412Savannah College of Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . 102The University of Georgia* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Valdosta State University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401Young Harris College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

ILLINOISColumbia College Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

INDIANASaint Mary’s College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

KENTUCKYBerea College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425Western Kentucky University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

LOUISIANADillard University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229Tulane University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409

MAINEUniversity of New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

MARYLANDSt. Mary’s College of Maryland* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411

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* These colleges have voluntarily begun using the U.S. Department of Education’s Financial Aid Shopping Sheet as the method they will use to let you know about your financial aid package. You will be able to make direct, clear comparisons between financial aid award letters for colleges using the Shopping Sheet. For more information about the Shopping Sheet and the colleges using it, visit the NACAC Web page at www.nacacnet.org.

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MASSACHUSETTSMassachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303Massachusetts Maritime Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522

MISSISSIPPIMississippi State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)* . . . . . . . . 330

MISSOURIWashington University in St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Wentworth Military Academy & College . . . . . . . . 427

MONTANAMontana Tech* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

NEW HAMPSHIREColby-Sawyer College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502

NEW JERSEYGeorgian Court University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

NEW YORKFashion Institute of Technology* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Franklin University Switzerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Hofstra University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Long Island University-LIU Post Campus . . . . . . . . 323Pace University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509Paul Smith’s College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111SUNY Cortland* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112SUNY Maritime College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524SUNY Potsdam* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107University of Rochester* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

NORTH CAROLINAAppalachian State University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219Belmont Abbey College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326Brevard College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307Campbell University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205Catawba College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428East Carolina University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225Gardner-Webb University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Guilford College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508High Point University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510Lenoir-Rhyne University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329Methodist University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504Montreat College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503Queens University of Charlotte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501Salem College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226UNC School of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118University of Mount Olive* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127University of North Carolina Asheville . . . . . . . . . . 114University of North Carolina Greensboro* . . . . . . . 422University of North Carolina at Wilmington . . . . . . 601 Warren Wilson College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406Western Carolina University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224Wingate University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512

OHIOCleveland Institute of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505Kent State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Ohio Christian University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310Ohio University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

PENNSYLVANIAArcadia University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Penn State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418University of the Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518Westminster College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

RHODE ISLANDUniversity of Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404

SOUTH CAROLINAAnderson University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325The Citadel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507Clemson University* . . . . . . . . 519, 521, 523, 525, 527Coastal Carolina University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313Coker College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405College of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430Columbia College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426Columbia International University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Converse College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530Erskine College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603Furman University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319Greenville Technical College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320Horry Georgetown Technical College* . . . . . . . . . . 210Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology . . . . . . . . 328Lander University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324Limestone College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402Newberry College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312North Greenville University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 Presbyterian College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211Spartanburg Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529University of South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327University of South Carolina Beaufort . . . . . . . . . . . 431University of South Carolina Upstate . . . . . . . . . . . 602Winthrop University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308Wofford College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

TENNESSEEBelmont University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408East Tennessee State University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421Tennessee Technological University* . . . . . . . . . . . 511Tusculum College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311University of Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419Vanderbilt University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413

TEXASSouthern Methodist University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Texas Christian University* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

VERMONTLandmark College* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

VIRGINIASweet Briar College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Virginia Military Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420Virginia Polytechnic & State University . . . . . . . . . . 213

WEST VIRGINIA Marshall University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220West Virginia University Institute of Technology* . . . . . . 218

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Making the most of your visit to the college fair

Ready to take the next step in your education? 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 nationalcol-legefairs.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 focused,” 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 successful visit to a National College Fair is marked by quality, not quantity.

In other words: Rather than focusing on collecting a brochure from every college booth, make it your goal to have in-depth conversations 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 questions,” 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 college 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 located 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 repre-sentative from a school that they really hadn’t considered before and it becomes a part of their list.”

Chatting with representatives from a variety 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 PROCESS

What’s the deal with college entrance tests? What do admission officers look for in a college 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 education sessions, covering topics ranging from college costs, to student athlete eligibility and college selectivity.

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

Do you love hands-on learning? Coun-selors 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 college search process,” said Dana Lambert, a counselor at West Milford Township High School (NJ). “Take advantage of their expertise.”

FOLLOW UP.

Ask college reps for their contact information and be sure to follow up.

“Not always, but often, the represen-tative 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, intelligent 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 important 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.”

Register today at www.gotomyncf.comThe benefits of online student registration:• Students register for the fair one time. • It eliminates the need for college contact cards.• Students are easily able to elaborate on special interests, extracurricular activities, and accomplishments.

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Preparing for College with High School Courses & Activities

Your post-high school years hold tremendous 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 bachelor’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 successful 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 education. Students who do well on AP tests, for example, can earn college credit. Some high schools also partner with local colleges to offer dual-credit courses for high school students.

GET INVOLVED.

From athletics to theater to volunteer work—there’s a whole world of extracurricular activities open to high school students.

“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 position that shows not only your devotion to the group, but also some level of initiative or leadership on your part,” she said.

“Admission officers can see through the applicant who joins a million different 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 opportunities available to them. A high school record that includes extracurricular activities helps show admission officers that you’ll be a valuable part of their campus community.

FINISH STRONG.

Your senior year of high school will be hectic. In addition to applying for colleges, you may find

yourself leading a student organization 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 courses.

“Colleges want to see that you know how to work hard, and that you have taken advantage 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.”

“Colleges want to see that you know how to work hard, and that you have taken advantage of the courses and activities your high

school has to offer.”

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