2020 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR GUIDE
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Undergraduate Open House: April 25 Make the most of your visit to the National College Fair
eady to take the next step in your education? forget to ask questions. throughout the U.S., and from around the globe. There’s no better place to explore your options I Act appropriately at the fair, use the hour of time you have “Do your research, but also have an open mind,” Hamman than at a NACAC National College Fair. there wisely, don’t group together with your friends and said. “Sometimes students take time to talk with a represen- Admission representatives from schools stand around wasting valuable time. tative from a school that they really hadn’t considered before acrossR the country are all gathered in one place. Their goal: I Listen to the PA system for the announcement of your and it becomes a part of their list.” To encourage you to learn more about their institutions, and school leaving. help you sort through the qualities you’re looking for in a I Once your school has been announced (ie. Holland High Learn about the process college. School students please report to your buses). At that time What’s the deal with college entrance tests? What do Take advantage of their expertise, and make the most of – go to the escalator – and go down to the main level admission officers look for in a college essay? How can I find your time by following these simple steps. entrance and board the buses. out if I’m eligible for financial aid? No matter where you end up enrolling, you’ll likely Before the fair Make your questions count encounter at least one of these questions during the college Review the list of colleges attending the fair. Make your Like so many other things in life, a successful visit to a application process. own list of 15-25 colleges you would like to get information National College Fair is marked by quality, not quantity. Use your visit to a National College Fair to get a head from at the fair. In other words: Rather than focusing on collecting a bro- start. Check out the fair’s education sessions, covering topics I Review the Buffalo College Fair website chure from every college booth, make it your goal to have ranging from college costs, to student athlete eligibility and (buffalocollegefair.com) to get the most updated list in-depth conversations with a few of the college reps on college selectivity. of the colleges attending the fair and review the booth hand. Each fair also includes a counseling center, oftentimes an assignments of those colleges. “I encourage students to not just stop by the table and invaluable resource for students with specialized interests. I Look at the websites of the colleges that interest you. The pick up a brochure, but rather engage the representative NACAC website (nacacnet.org) provides links to all of with a few questions,” said Valencia Hamman, co-director of After the fair the colleges/universities attending the fair. college counseling at La Jolla Country Day School (CA). “That I I Register with lead retrieval program at means you want to come into the fair with a list of questions Review all of the materials you received at the fair, share (buffalocollegefair.com). This will save a lot of time; so you’re ready for that opportunity.” the information with your parents. you will be able to visit more booths. It will also make it Don’t waste time on softball queries, such as “Is your nurs- I Cross off or add colleges to your list of schools you are easier for colleges to send specific information about areas ing program good?” interested in. of interest. “That’s not a good question because it gets you nowhere I Go online, visit the colleges’ websites, and set up a visit “Planning ahead can help you stay focused,” said Cynthia … no one is going to tell you that their program is terrible, or to colleges of interest. Kaan, a Ferris State University (MI) admission officer. “If you that it is struggling,” Kaan said. “If you’re interested in a spe- High school calendars are often different from college have certain schools you know you are interested in, don’t cific program, like nursing, ask college reps what sets their calendars – there are times throughout the school year when limit yourself, but make learning about those schools your program apart from other colleges, or ask them to compare colleges are in session and your high school might be on priority.” their nursing program with one at another college that you’re vacation – this would be an opportune time to set up a col- considering.” lege visit. During the fair It is VERY important to visit a college before you commit Review the map of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Keep an open mind to attending there. Remember: Your trip to a college fair is floor plan well before the fair and review the listing of the Take time to do a little exploring. the beginning – not the end – of your college search. colleges at the fair with their corresponding booth numbers. Yes, it’s important to plan ahead and select a few colleges Find and circle your colleges of choice. you know you want to visit. But each fair draws represen- – National Association for College Admission Counseling, I Visit the booths of your top choice schools first, and don’t tatives from 175 to 400 campuses. The schools are located nacacnet.org
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he National Association for College TAdmission Counseling (NACAC), found- Co-Chairs ed in 1937, is an organization of more than I Dave Coates I 15,000 professionals from around the world Harry Gong Educational Consultant, University Registrar, dedicated to serving students as they make Coates College Consulting Niagara University choices about pursuing postsecondary edu- cation. NACAC is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social respon- EVENT MANAGER Communications Hospitality Information Publicity & sibility among those involved in the transition & Sessions Website I Megan Wade Announcements I Sheryl process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement Event Manager, Kavanagh I Cheryl I Caroline of Principles of Good Practice (SPGP). NACAC I David Emhof School Counselor, Goldstone Falcone- A member-directed organization, NACAC Asst. Director of Grand Island School Counselor, Marciszewski is governed by its voting members; an DECORATOR Admissions, SUNY High School Williamsville South School Counselor, University at High School St. Francis Assembly of delegates elected by voting I I Great Lakes Events Buffalo Carl “Sandy” High School members in NACAC’s state and regional affili- Behrend I Dr. Maryanna ates and by an elected Board of Directors. I Kimberlie Ball Educational Fezer-Stout I Allison Newman The Board of Directors sets the strategic CONVENTION Associate Director Consultant, School Counselor, Director of direction for NACAC. Additionally, 10 stand- CENTER of Admissions, Behrend Tonawanda High Admissions, ing committees, ad hoc committees, and an SUNY at Fredonia Consulting School D’Youville College I Melissa Bean Affiliate Presidents Council lend their exper- Convention & Event Volunteers tise and experience to the issues, programs Service Manager Counseling Material Transportation Center Distribution & High School and governance that keep the association I Dr. Annemarie vibrant in its service to members, the profes- Communication BUFFALO SCHOOL I Steve Carney Cervoni I sion, and students. Ann Collesano LIAISON Education Liaison, School Counselor, School Counselor I Jennifer NACAC’s award-winning publications and Career Training Orchard Park Coordinator, City Cotroneo I Martha Younger Concepts High School other media resources, professional develop- Hall School Counselor, ment programs and practical research efforts Director, Guidance and I I Trey Gardner Frontier Counseling Services, Lesa Loritts I Heather Martin High School have all been designed to give counseling School Counselor, and admission professionals the tools they Buffalo Public Schools Admissions Clarence Counselor, Erie I need to improve the counseling services they High School Patrick Mandia Community School Counselor, provide to students. College Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo National College Fair Wednesday, Mobile March 18, 2020 Registration Workshops are located on the first Information Sessions floor of the convention center. Register today at Pre-Session: 5:45-6:00 PM Session 1: 6:30-6:50 PM • Session 2 – 7:00-7:30 PM Session 3 – 7:40-8:10 PM www.gotomyncf.com
How to Get the Most out of Financial Aid 101 The Right College The benefi ts of online the College Fair Session 2 • 7:00 – 7:30 PM, Room 106B Session 3 • 7:40 – 8:10 PM, Room 103 student registration Pre-Session • 5:45 – 6:00 PM, Room 106A Presenter: Katie Kocsis, Director of Financial Aid, Presenter: Dean Reinhart, PhD., Associate Director I Students register for the fair Niagara University of Admissions, Buffalo State College Presenters: David Coates, Private Consultant; one time. Harry Gong, University Registrar, Niagara University You can never have enough information on How do you find the college that is right for you? financial aid. This workshop is designed to help This workshop will help students and parents I It eliminates the need for answer questions that students and parents may examine the important factors to consider when college contact cards. Selective Admissions: What have about the process of determining financial making a decision on where to go to college. I Students are easily able to Really Counts need and awarding aid. elaborate on special interests, Session 1 • 6:30 – 6:50 PM, Room 106A The College Essay extracurricular activities, and Presenter: Jane Mathias, Director of Guidance, accomplishments. Nardin Academy SAT/ACT Session 3 • 7:40 – 8:10 PM, Room 106A Session 2 • 7:00 – 7:30 PM, Room 106A Are you a highly motivated student, sporting a Presenter: Austin Brass, Director of Undergraduate Presenter: Sharon Bertucci, School Counselor, City Admissions, Daemen College strong record that includes something distinctive Honors on top? From the standpoint of highly selective This session gives you the opportunity to learn colleges, what factors are considered paramount An overview of both tests will be presented. Tips about what colleges are looking for when in the admissions process? and advice on how to best prepare for the tests reading college essays. You will leave this session will be discussed as well as how results are used with confidence in writing you college essay. for college admission decisions. Some of the questions that will be addressed are: Students Seeking how do I decide on a topic? What are the skills Accessibility Resources needed to start writing the college essay? How College Athletics do I know if this is the right essay to submit? Session 1 – 6:30 – 6:50 PM, Room 106B Session 2 • 7:00 – 7:30 PM, Room 103 Presenter: Kristin Harte, Senior Associate Director of Presenter: Kelly Cruttenden, Associate Athletic Accessibility Resources, University at Buffalo Director for Compliance, University at Buffalo Applying for Scholarships Learn how to request accommodations at the Important information for prospective student Session 3 • 7:40 – 8:10 PM, Room 106B college level (including testing, note-taking). athletes will be explored. Topics include Presenter: Cheryl Goldstone, School Counselor, What should be in the IEP or 504 Plan to aid recruitment rules, academic eligibility, letters of Williamsville South HS your transition? How to document the disability intent, and registration with the NCAA Eligibility This presentation offers a brief overview on and need for accommodations. Who should Center. you contact; when in the application process private scholarships and tips for completing should you contact; what accommodations are scholarship applications. Learn how to conduct available at the college level. scholarship searches using the internet and receive advice on searching for scholarships, letters of recommendation, and writing essays for the scholarship application. The Excelsior Scholarship will also be discussed.
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MARCH 6, 2020 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR PAID ADVERTORIAL 3 Thanks Table of Contents: College Profiles to our Alfred State College ...... Page 9 D’Youville College ...... Page 13 Niagara University ...... Page 19 Edinboro University ...... 17 Buffalo State College ...... Page 13 St. John Fisher College ....Page 20 sponsors SUNY Erie ...... Page 18 Canisius College ...... Page 13 Hilbert College ...... Page 18 Trocaire College ...... Page 20 Niagara County Daemen College ...... Page 15 Community College ...... Page 19 Villa Maria College ...... Page 20
Table of Contents: Articles
Floor Map of Colleges and Universities at the Fair ...... 10-11
Make the most of your visit to National Top 10 tips for writing a college essay ...... 12 College Fair ...... 1 Ask these questions of a college rep...... 12 About NACAC / Committee Info ...... 2 College Categories ...... 17 Building your college class schedule ...... 2 College Rankings: What do they really mean? .... 18 College Fair information sessions ...... 6 Ask the admissions office ...... 14 Useful college admission terms ...... 4 Make the most of your time with your high school counselor ...... 14 College costs: Knowledge is power ...... 7 Beating the Odds: Finding success as a High school classes required for college ...... 8 first-generation college student ...... 20
High School Classes Required for College
lanning to go to college? It’s important you take the right classes in high school. Beginning in ninth grade, the majority of your classes should be ones that will prepare you for college. When it comes time to Papply, you want to make sure you meet the admission criteria for ALL colleges in which you are interested. It’s always better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. Here’s what you need by the end of your senior year in order to meet the admission criteria at a majority of colleges.
Math English Science Arts Foreign Social Studies Sign up for four Make sure you Take three A small number Language Two years, at full years of math take four full years to four years of of colleges require Take two to four a minimum, of classes. Students of English classes. laboratory science one year of visual years of a foreign social sciences who take math in This includes courses classes. You will or performing arts language. More are required by each year of high in which you study have the strongest prior to admission. and more colleges most colleges. The school are far more writing and courses background if you are requiring a majority of college successful in college in which you read have taken at least minimum of two freshmen studied than students taking literature. You need one year each of: years of language world history and only three years. to be able to write I biology study while in high U.S. history in high Never skip a year well in nearly every I chemistry school. school. Other social of math in high career. Use your I physics science options school because English classes to include: you will lose your read, analyze, and I government momentum. Your develop strong I sociology math classes should communication I geography include at least four skills. I psychology of the following six classes, taken in this order: I pre-algebra I algebra I geometry I algebra II and/or trigonometry I precalculus I calculus
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BY KENNETH McGHEE Limit Definition- and Term-Heavy Courses ongratulations! You’ve com- Some classes tend to have a significant pleted high school and are number of definitions and terms you will be busy planning for your first required to memorize. And often, the terms A Canisius education will inspire you on every level. year in college. may be the same or similar, making it even CSoon you will be attending freshman more important that you commit them to You’ll explore what you love, pursue it with intensity orientation, where you’ll learn how to get memory. Such classes also tend to have a lot and forge your own path to success. Along the way, around campus and have the opportunity of reading to complete. Examples are intro- to select classes for your first semester of ductory psychology and sociology courses. you’ll discover more about yourself, the world and college. These two classes are not ideal to take during Wondering how to approach the pro- the same semester. It’s better to take one of your purpose in it. It’s this deeper learning that will cess? Here are a few things to keep in these classes and balance out your schedule mind: with other kinds of courses. transform you into a leader who can make a positive Take Off the Pressure Consider General Education Classes di erence–no matter where life takes you. It is more important to have a good first Many colleges require freshmen to and second semester in college than to complete specific types of classes (some- WANT TO LEARN MORE? rush and take too many classes due to the times called general education courses) in pressure to graduate in four years. Research their first year. Check with your school for Go to canisius.edu/FUTUREGRIFF and tell us a little from collegeresults.org shows that more specific details. And even if your college students graduate in five years than do in doesn’t have such requirements, consider about yourself. We’ll send you more info, including four. College is not like high school and taking the following types of courses, which classes require more work. Taking 12 credit usually count toward numerous academic upcoming events you’ll want to know about. hours, which is the minimum full schedule majors: at many schools, is less pressure than tak- I Introduction to College/college seminar ing 15 or 16 credits hours for your first and — one course second terms in college. I Computer applications — one course I English — two courses Research Math Requirements I Speech/public speaking — one or two Check to see what math classes are courses required for your potential academic major I Social sciences — two or more courses and make a plan. Experienced academic I Humanities and/or literature — one or CELEBRATING 150 YEARS advisers will tell you that college math two courses I 1870 + 2020 classes are challenging, and students who Math and science — courses vary change their majors often cite math require- depending upon your major ments as a reason for doing so. If your major does not require a lot of math, con- Kenneth McGhee is the director of the sider not taking a math class for your first DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program UNDERGRADUATE SATURDAY Register today at semester. The goal is to get off to a good (DCTAG) within the Office of the State canisius.edu/visit start in college. If your major requires a lot Superintendent of Education (OSSE) OPENHOUSE APRIL 18 of math courses, properly balance out your in Washington, DC. OSSE is a NACAC schedule to allow enough time to do well. member organization.
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s costs continue to rise, planning how to finance a four-year degree Be Smart About Scholarships has become a more prominent part of the college application Do you like to sing? Are you considering a career in an in-demand process. field? Do you have pride in your cultural heritage? Getting an early start—especially when it comes Thousands of scholarships exist, and the money most toA decoding financial aid options—can help you in your search. often goes to those students who are motivated to seek it Follow these steps to get a clearer picture of college costs. out. “When you’re completing the FAFSA, you can also be Know the Net Price applying for outside scholarships—and you should,” said Serious about a particular college or university? Go beyond the Judith Lewis Logue, director of financial aid at the University “sticker price” to estimate your true cost of attendance. of San Diego (CA). Net price calculators—available on a college’s website—can help Search the web for scholarships aligned with your aca- prospective students get a better handle on what they will be demic achievements, special interests, and college goals. expected to pay, said Marvin Smith, director of student financial Sites like fastweb.com add new scholarships on a daily services at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. basis. By entering information about yourself and your family’s financial Keep your resume updated, apply for as many awards situation, you can learn what students similar to you paid to attend as possible, and remember—no one should charge you for the institution in the previous year. scholarship information. “A net price calculator allows students and their families to “Never, ever pay money to apply to an outside scholar- determine not only what type of costs they may incur, but also ship,” Lewis Logue said. “That is a scam.” the types of aid they might qualify for,” Smith said. “The earlier you have the information, the better you’re able to plan.” Take Steps to Minimize Debt The majority of students use loans to help finance their File Your FAFSA college education. Every year, the federal government awards roughly $150 But remember: Just because you’re offered a loan doesn’t billion to college students through need-based grants, mean you have to take it. In many cases, the financial aid loans, and work-study funds. package you receive from a college will include more loans than you may need to cover the cost of your education. Make sure you’re in the running. If you use good money management skills, you may be Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid able to borrow less. (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Oct. 1 of your senior year. In No matter how favorable the terms are, it’s always addition to determining your eligibility for federal funds, many colleges cheaper to not borrow in the first place, Lewis Logue said. and states use the form when distributing grants, so don’t delay. In some instances, “Do not borrow any more than you absolutely need,” she said. money is limited. If you file your application late, you run the risk of finding out that certain “You want to keep your borrowing to a minimum.” funds—such as work-study awards—are already gone. In addition to seeking outside scholarships, Lewis Logue encourages students to find a “Students need to watch deadlines,” Smith said. “Admission and financial aid deadlines part-time job. Working even a few hours a week during college can help limit your debt. can differ, so students need to be organized.” “Every little bit counts,” she said.
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Articulation Agreement Formal arrangements between two or more colleges and univer- sities that specify how courses, a general education plan, and/or major requirements transfer from one institution of higher education to another. Articulation agreements are crucial for transfer students who need to understand how their cred- its will translate to other institutions.
Campus Interview An optional component of the admission process where the student schedules a visit with an admission officer.
Campus Tour An opportunity to observe cam- pus culture, talk to current students, and visit the surrounding commu- nity.
Class Rank A measure used to show how a student’s academic performance compares to that of their peers within the same high school class.
The Coalition Application A college application accepted by more than 140 colleges and universities. The application plat- form also offers a set of free online college planning tools that help students learn about and prepare for college.
College Essay A common component of the admission process that allows students to showcase their individ- Early Action Grade Point Average Private College Selectivity uality. Students apply by an earlier A component on high school An academic institution financed Institutional statistic that com- deadline to receive a decision in transcripts that averages all of a primarily by tuition and endow- pares the number of students who College Fair advance of the college’s Regular student’s grades, typically on a ments. apply to those who are accepted. A convenient way for students Decision notification date. Students 4.0 scale. Some schools give more to meet representatives from many will not be asked to accept the col- weight to grades earned through Public College Standardized Test colleges and universities under one lege’s offer of admission or to sub- higher-level coursework. An academic institution financed A national college admission roof. mit a deposit prior to May 1. by tuition, endowments, and state exam with subject areas in English, Historically Black Colleges or local taxes. Tuition for in-state math, reading, and science with Common Application Early Decision and Universities (HBCUs) students is reduced and programs an optional writing component. A college application accepted Students commit to a first-choice Postsecondary institutions estab- and policies are state-regulated. The ACT and SAT are the two most by more than 800 colleges and college and, if admitted, agree to lished prior to the Civil Rights Act of popular versions in the US. universities. enroll and withdraw their other 1964 for the purposes of educating Regular Decision college applications. Colleges may African-American students. A decision offered during the Summer Melt Conditional Admission offer ED I or II with different dead- regular admission cycle. Students A trend describing students who An offer of admission contingent lines. This is the only application Legacy submit their applications by a spec- apply and are accepted to college, upon certain conditions, such as a plan where students are required to A student applicant with familial ified deadline and are notified of but ultimately do not attend. mandated grade point average. accept a college’s offer of admission ties to the college or university to a decision within a clearly stated and submit a deposit prior to May 1. which they are applying. period of time. Transcript Deferred Admission A student’s academic history, A response to early applications Federal Application for Letter of Recommendation Restrictive Early Action usually curated by a high school wherein the student is not admitted Federal Student Aid Non-familial references submitted Students apply to an institution counseling department, submitted but retains eligibility in the regular Required application for anyone by students during the admission of preference and receive a decision as part of the college application. admission pool. filing for federal financial aid, includ- process. early. They may be restricted from ing all federal loans. applying ED, EA, or REA to other Universal Application Deferred Enrollment Need-Blind institutions. If offered enrollment, A college application accepted A decision made by the student Financial Aid A policy of colleges and univer- they have until May 1 to confirm. by 16 colleges and universities. The to postpone their admission to Monetary assistance applied sities to extend admission offers application platform also offers a set college, sometimes used to take a toward postsecondary education, regardless of a student’s financial Retention Rate of free online college planning tools gap year. which can consist of gift-aid, work- status. The percentage of first-year stu- that help students learn about and study, or loans. dents who continue at that college prepare for college. Demonstrated Interest Open Admission or university for a second year of Various ways in which a student First-Generation Non-selective admission policy. studies. Wait List shows their interest in attending a College applicants who are the Wait lists give students who were specific institution prior to the offi- first in their families to apply and Placement Test Rolling Admission not initially admitted another oppor- cial application process. Measures attend a postsecondary institution. A test given to students before Students apply at any time after tunity to be considered for admission, of demonstrated interest vary from they enroll in college, and usually a college begins accepting applica- and they help colleges manage their college to college, but can include Gap Year after they are accepted, to align tions until a final closing date, which enrollments. By placing a student taking a campus tour, contacting A student’s decision to postpone their educational needs with the may be as late as the start of the on the wait list, a college does not the admission office, registering for their acceptance to college, usually appropriate coursework. term for which they are applying. initially offer or deny admission but a overnight program on campus, during the year between senior year Students are notified of a decision extends to the candidate the possibil- and more. of high school and freshman year of as their applications are completed ity of admission no later than Aug. 1 college. and are reviewed. should space become available.
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MARCH 6, 2020 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR PAID ADVERTORIAL 9 MAP of COLLEGES
INTERNATIONAL Florida Institute of Technology ...... 202 Bishop’s University ...... 408 Florida Polytechnic Brock University ...... 821 University ...... 314
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ALABAMA University of South The University Florida ...... 112 of Alabama ...... 612
GEORGIA ARIZONA Mercer University ...... 1001 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ....905 Savannah College of Art and Design...... 401 The University of Arizona ...... 603
University of Advancing ILLINOIS Technology ...... 805 DePaul University ...... 211
CALIFORNIA INDIANA AMDA College & Conservatory of the Butler University ...... 700 Performing Arts ...... 412 Saint Mary’s College ...... 304 Los Angeles College of Music ...... 117 University of California-Irvine ...... 406 MAINE University of California- Maine Maritime Riverside ...... 317 Academy ...... 404 Saint Joseph’s College This list was last updated February 28, 2020 of Maine ...... 816 ONNECTICUT C Unity College ...... 205 MICHIGAN Seton Hall University ...... 512 D’Youville College .... 701, 703 Sacred Heart University ....303 University of Maine ...... 1003 Alma College ...... 916 Elmira College ...... 113 University of Connecticut ...... 1016 University of New Fashion Institute of College for Creative NEW YORK England ...... 808 Studies ...... 312 Technology ...... 921 University of Hartford ...... 709 Adelphi University ...... 918 Kettering University ...... 311 Finger Lakes Community University of Albany College of College ...... 917 New Haven ...... 616 MARYLAND Lawrence Technological Pharmacy and Health University ...... 513 Sciences ...... 1013 Genesee Community United States College ...... 506 Naval Academy ...... 1021 Michigan State Alfred State College- DELAWARE University ...... 203 SUNY ...... 613 Hartwick College ...... 111 University of Western Michigan Alfred University ...... 106 Hilbert College ...... 1004 Delaware ...... 1012 University ...... 214 MASSACHUSETTS AMDA College & Hobart and William Conservatory of the Smith Colleges ...... 915 Emmanuel College ...... 200 Performing Arts ...... 412 Hofstra University ...... 100 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NEW HAMPSHIRE Endicott College ...... 607 Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo ...... 109 Houghton College ...... 804 The Catholic University of Montserrat University of New America ...... 118 Hampshire ...... 307 College of Art ...... 1002 Buffalo State College - Iona College ...... 809 SUNY ...... 817, 819 Simmons University ...... 210 Ithaca College ...... 1011 Canisius College ...... 300, 302 FLORIDA Suffolk University ...... 707 NEW JERSEY Jamestown Community Cazenovia College ...... 611 College ...... 702 Embry-Riddle Wentworth Institute of 2nd Brigade- Aeronautical University ....905 Technology ...... 415 Army ROTC ...... 318 Clarkson University ...... 119 Keuka College ...... 711
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SUNY Polytechnic Juniata College ...... 1020 Institute ...... 500 La Roche University ...... 705 Syracuse University ...... 1018 Mercyhurst University ...... 217 The Clarkson School of Clarkson University ...... 115 Messiah College ...... 715
Trocaire College ...... 1009 Penn State University ...... 413 U.S. Army Recruiting ...... 411 Pennsylvania College of University at Albany Technology ...... 712 (SUNY) ...... 800 Pittsburgh Institute of University at Buffalo Aeronautics ...... 114 (SUNY) ...... 400, 402 Pittsburgh Institute of University of Rochester .....219 Mortuary Science ...... 806
Utica College ...... 910 Point Park University ...... 110
Robert Morris University ...708
NORTH CAROLINA Saint Francis University .....108
Campbell University ...... 403 Seton Hill University ...... 609
High Point University ...... 309 Slippery Rock University ...101 Lees-McRae College ...... 807 Thiel College ...... 105
University of Pittsburgh ...... 907, 909 OHIO Ashland University...... 911 University of Pittsburgh at Bradford ...... 716 Baldwin Wallace University ...... 706 University of Scranton.... 1008 Bowling Green State Villanova University...... 811 University ...... 713 Washington & Jefferson Cleveland Institute College ...... 215 of Art ...... 102 Waynesburg University .....508 Cleveland State University ...... 515 Heidelberg University ...... 812 RHODE ISLAND John Carroll University ...... 900 New England Institute of Kent State University ...... 813 Technology ...... 902 Miami University ...... 315 This list was last updated February 28, 2020 Ohio Northern University ...... 212 SOUTH CAROLINA Ohio University ...... 206 Clemson University ...... 906 Le Moyne College ...... 204 Northland Workforce SUNY at Plattsburgh ...... 201 Training Center ...... 920 The University of Akron ...405 Furman University ...... 1015 Long Island University- SUNY Brockport ...... 901 LIU Post Campus ...... 517 Pace University-New York University of Toledo ...... 1007 City Campus ...... 815 SUNY College Manhattanville College ....218 Xavier University ...... 310 at Cortland ...... 409 ENNESSEE Paul Smith’s College ...... 914 T Marymount Manhattan SUNY College University of Tennessee- College ...... 209 Rensselaer Polytechnic at Fredonia ...... 410 Institute ...... 814 OREGON Knoxville ...... 913 Medaille College ...... 509, 511 SUNY College at Roberts Wesleyan Geneseo ...... 1017 University of Oregon...... 903 Mohawk Valley College ...... 614 Community College ...... 301 SUNY College VERMONT Rochester Institute of at Oswego ...... 510 Monroe Community Technology ...... 414 PENNSYLVANIA Norwich University ...... 714 College ...... 717 SUNY College Saint Bonaventure at Potsdam ...... 103 Allegheny College ...... 208 Saint Michael’s College .. 1014 Morrisville State College ...316 University ...... 802 Chatham University ...... 306 Nazareth College ...... 207 St. John Fisher College ...... 801 SUNY College of Environmental Science & Clarion University of Forestry ...... 810 New York Air National St. John Fisher College- Pennsylvania ...... 514 VIRGINIA Guard ...... 417 Wegmans School of SUNY College of Pharmacy ...... 803 Duquesne University ...... 313 Sweet Briar College ...... 213 New York Army National Technology at Canton ...... 904 Guard ...... 1010 St. John’s University ...... 308 Edinboro University of SUNY College of Pennsylvania ...... 919 Niagara County St. Joseph’s College of Technology at Delhi ...... 516 Community College ...... 502 Nursing at SJHHC ...... 1000 Elizabethtown College .....116 WEST VIRGINIA SUNY Erie Community Niagara University .... 608, 610 St. Lawrence University ... 1019 College ...... 615, 617 Gannon University ...... 710 West Virginia University ...601
MARCH 6, 2020 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR PAID ADVERTORIAL 11 Ask these questions of a college representative
1. What are the admission requirements (GPA, SAT/ACT scores, class rank, etc.)? 2. What is the admission policy of your school (application deadline and fee, rolling admissions, early admissions, etc.)? 3. What do I need to do to complete your college admissions process? Is an essay required? If yes, what should I write about? 4. Is an admissions interview required, or just strongly suggested? What type of questions will be discussed? 5. What is the cost for one year? What types of financial aid are available? 6. Are academic or athletic scholarships available, if so what are the criteria? 7. When should I begin the financial aid process? What is the average freshman award? 8. Is the location of the school rural, urban, or suburban? 9. Is housing available on campus for students? Do freshman have to live on campus, and are they allowed to have a car on campus? 10. How many students live on campus in residence halls? How many students typically live together in a room? Is housing assured to everyone? Top 10 Tips for Writing that 11. Do the residence halls provide Internet access? 12. Are there places or programs to receive tutoring assistance in areas such as reading, writing, study skills, word processing instruction if I should need it? College Essay 13. Can freshman declare majors? Can I choose “Undeclared” if I don’t know yet what I want to do? 1. Start early be opportunities elsewhere in the appli- 8. Keep an open mind. 14. Do veteran faculty members teach freshman More time = less stress. You’ll have cation to list all your achievements. Criticism can be tough to hear, but try courses or do graduate assistants teach them? plenty of time to give the essay your best 5. Put your best foot forward. to listen with an open mind. You don’t effort. have to make every change suggested. 15. What is the ratio of students-to-faculty in Applying online may feel like you’re After all, it’s your essay and no one else’s. sending email, but you’re not. Incorrect freshmen courses? 2. Be yourself. But you should seriously consider each capitalization or abbreviations like B4 or suggestion. 16. What student organizations, clubs, and One of the biggest mistakes students “thanx” are not appropriate for a formal 9. Proofread, proofread, proof- activities are available? make is writing what they think others document. Make sure your essay rep- read. want to hear, rather than about an issue, resents the best of you. 17. What intercollegiate sports do you offer? event, or person they care about. An Little errors creep in throughout the What division is your school? Do you offer essay like that is not just boring to write. writing and editing process. Before intramural sports activities? It’s boring to read. What interests you? 6. Write and rewrite. you submit your essay, make sure to What do you love to talk about? Write Don’t try to knock out a masterpiece proofread. Try reading your essay aloud 18. Does your school give college credit for about that. Think of your essay as a on your first try. For your first draft, write or having someone else read it to you. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations? creative way to help college officials get anything that comes to mind about your Another strategy is to read the essay What AP score is needed in order to receive to know you as a person. topic. Let it “rest” for a few hours or a backward, from the last sentence to the college credit? first. Errors your eye may have previously 3. Be honest. few days. When you come back to the 19. Does the school have a Placement Office? draft, look for ways to make it more skipped over will jump out at you. College admission officers have read focused and better written. Are there 10. Don’t expect too much from 20. What is the placement rate for my major? hundreds, even thousands of essays. They an essay. are masters at discovering any form of details that don’t really relate to the 21. How do I schedule a campus visit? plagiarism. Don’t risk your college career topic? Cut them. Do you need another The application essay is important. by buying an essay off the internet or example? Put it in. But admission officers look at the whole 22. Do you offer a study abroad program? getting someone else to write your essay. 7. Get a second opinion. package – your academics, extracurricular activities, standardized tests, and other 23. May I observe a class? May I come for an 4. Stay focused. When you’ve rewritten the essay to factors. Make your essay as well-written as overnight visit, or shadow a current student Read the essay question carefully. your satisfaction, find someone who can you can, but don’t put so much pressure in the same major of my interest? When Jot down a few ideas, then choose give you advice on how to make it even on yourself that the rest of the application may I come? the one that looks like the most fun to better. Choose a person you respect and fades in importance. 24. When is your school’s open house? write about. Stick to that main theme who knows something about writing. throughout the essay. Essays can help Ask them to tell you what they like best —National Association for 25. Do any of the outside activities that I you make your case to admission offi- about your essay, and what you can do to College Admission Counseling, participated in count in the admissions cials, but don’t go overboard. There will improve it. nacacnet.org decision
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This diverse and creative environment fosters Buffalo State College student growth and success. Established ~ 1871 Hands-on Learning Opportunities: Buf- Believe. Inspire. Achieve. falo State takes advantage of its location in the second-largest city in New York State by offering Buffalo State College: The largest State extensive undergraduate research opportunities, University of New York (SUNY) compre- Spring 2020 internships, service-learning programs, and ca- hensive college, offers degrees in the arts, reer development services that benefi t students education, the sciences, and professional and the community. As a result, job possibilities studies. Each year, nearly 10,000 students for graduates are strong and varied. believe, inspire, and achieve through their urban-engaged educational experiences, on and off Smart Educational Investment: Buffalo State is campus in Buffalo’s historic Elmwood Village. one of the most affordable universities – public or pri- vate – in New York and beyond and we offer fi nancial OPEN HOUSE Here are just a few of the amazing attributes you’ll fi nd as a student at Buffalo State: aid to approximately 85 percent of our undergraduates, with an average award package of more than $10,000. Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Pro- Our graduates join a career network of more than grams: Buffalo State offers more than 165 undergrad- 100,000 Buffalo State alumni (and more than 2.4 million uate programs along with honors options and more SUNY alumni) living around the globe. A SUNY diploma Register at: than 65 opportunities for graduate study. At the same has instant credibility wherever you go. time, the college is recognized for its faculty excellence Location In the Heart of Buffalo’s Cultural in classroom teaching and scholarship and is known for its small class sizes – nearly 90 percent of all classes have Corridor: The campus is located on a 125-acre parcel in niagaracc.suny.edu/openhouse fewer than 40 students. Buffalo State offers the perfect Buffalo’s museum district, adjacent to the Albright-Knox academic blend: small college learning environments Art Gallery and Delaware Park. The Elmwood Village coupled with large university opportunities. neighborhood is lined with a vibrant mix of trendy cafés, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-style housing. On Diverse and Creative Environment: Buffalo State campus, the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, Burchfi eld Penney Art Center, Warren Enters Theatre, a characteristic that’s refl ected in the myriad of people, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery ideas, experiences, and program offerings found here. place the arts and creativity right at students’ fi ngertips.
Canisius College 2001 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14208 Phone: 716-888-2200 Fax: 716-888-2525 Web: canisius.edu
Description: Founded in 1870, Canisius is a private, master’s-level institution consis- tently ranked among the top colleges and universities in the Northeast. One of 27 Catholic, Jesuit colleges in the nation— and the only Jesuit college in Western New York—Canisius is grounded in a centuries-old tradition of intellectual inquiry, inspired leadership and service to others. Central to the mission are the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole NIAGARA COUNTY person), magis (the pursuit of excellence) and a commitment to social justice. Students benefi t from a unique blend of liberal arts and pre-pro- COMMUNITY COLLEGE fessional programs, and are encouraged to participate in local and global service-immersion opportunities. Thanks to a student-faculty ratio of 11:1, professors and advisers get to know students on a personal level. April 2nd • 5:30pm – 7:30pm Close collaborations allow for individualized academic paths and unmatched experiential learning opportu- nities. Students majoring in science, for instance, can In conjunction with NCCC Student Showcase partner with faculty on research opportunities not typically available at the undergraduate level. Through the Canisius Earning Excellence Program, more than • Combined degree programs include the BA/MBA; 3111 Saunders Settlement Road • Sanborn, NY 14132 100 annual research stipends are awarded to students joint degree and early assurance programs in health in a variety of majors. professions are offered in partnership with SUNY Up- For the past seven years, Canisius pre-health students state Medical University, SUNY College of Optometry, 716-614-6222 • niagaracc.suny.edu have achieved a nearly 90-percent acceptance rate to University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy, Lake Erie medical and dental schools. For the past eight years, College of Osteopathic Medicine, D’Youville School pre-law students have been accepted to law schools at of Pharmacy and the Ontario Veterinary College at a similar rate. Canisius also tops the list for under- the University of Guelph; joint degree programs in graduate business, achieving an outstanding business engineering offered in partnership with Penn State education, including nationally ranked programs in Erie and University at Buffalo fi nance and accounting, enables Canisius business Academic Calendar: Fall and spring semesters plus majors to achieve exceptional outcomes. two summer sessions Located in historic Hamlin Park, Canisius gives Current Enrollment: students easy access to the best Buffalo has to offer— • Undergraduate: 2,213 Delaware Park, Elmwood Village, Hertel Avenue, • Graduate: 889 Canalside and much more. Because of this central location, along with strong local alumni connections, Faculty: students enjoy some of the most coveted internships • 150 full-time in the city. On campus, students can get involved in • 228 part-time 90 student-run organizations and cheer on 20 NCAA • 98% of full-time faculty hold PhDs or terminal Division 1 athletic teams. degrees Majors or Degrees Offered: • Canisius student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1 • More than 100 undergraduate majors, minors and Tuition/costs: 2020-21 Tuition and Fees: $30,230 special programs in schools of Business, Education and Financial Aid: 94% of students receive institutional aid Arts & Sciences and scholarships • 35 master’s and certifi cate programs Admissions: Nov 1: Early Action deadline • Pre-professional programs in health, law and engineering After Nov 1: Rolling admissions
D’Youville College 320 Porter Ave. BA, Marketing BS, Mathematics BA & BS, Nursing BSN, Online Buffalo, NY 14201 Nursing BSN Completion for Registered Nurses RN-to-BSN, Phone: 716-829-7600 Philosophy BA, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Professional Science NIAGARA FALLS Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary BS, Psychology BA, Fax: 716-829-7900 Public Health BS, Religious Studies BA, Spanish BA, Sociology Website: dyc.edu BA, Accounting BS + International Business MS, Biology BA or BS + Anatomy MS, Dietetics BS + MS, International Business CULINARY INSTITUTE Description: D’Youville is a nationally-ranked private BS + MS, Occupational Therapy BS + MS, Physician Assistant university nestled in Buffalo’s vibrant West Side. Founded in BS + MS, Public Health BS + MS, Biology BS + Chiropractic 1908, D’Youville is the number one private school in Western DC, Physical Therapy DPT BS, Anatomy MS, Education MS — New York for highest return on investment 15 years after International Students, Family Nurse Practitioner MS, Health enrollment and beyond. Services Administration MS, International Business MS, MBA *April 18th • 11:00am – 1:00pm D’Youville offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral Master’s in Business Administration, Occupational Therapy MS, degrees in liberal arts, business, and healthcare. D’Youville’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MS, Chiropractic small class sizes, experiential education, and interprofessional DC, Educational Leadership EdD, Health Administration EdD, *In conjunction with ACF Culinary Competition learning environments prepare students for success in and out Family Nurse Practitioner DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse of the classroom. Practitioner DNP, Pharmacy PharmD, Physical Therapy DPT Offering fourteen NCAA Division Ill intercollegiate programs, Academic Calendar: Semesters D’Youville encourages students to balance inter-and--extra- April 22nd • 6:00pm – 8:00pm Current Enrollment: 3,000 curricular activities integrating community service actives with Faculty: 260 coursework, ensuring graduates not only have the academic rigor necessary for their careers, but the skills to be leaders for Tuition/costs: Approximately $27,940 per year the world of tomorrow. Financial Aid: FAFSA – Over $16 million awarded in scholar- 28 Old Falls Street • Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Majors or Degrees Offered: Accounting BS, ADVANCE Busi- ships annually. Access to ScholarshipUniverse. ness Management BS, Biology BA & BS, Business Management Admissions: Rolling admissions. D’Youville or Common BS, Chemistry BS, English BA, Exercise and Sports Studies Application required; SAT or ACT for freshman; pre-testing 716-210-2525 • nfculinary.org BS, Global Studies BA, Health Analytics BS, Health Services requirements, see programs for details Management BS, History BA, Liberal Studies for Education
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Ask the Admission Office is a series of six check- I Is financial aid available to undocumented students or lists that will help you determine what to ask students with DACA status? colleges or universities before you apply. This is I What financial aid is available if I am a transfer student? developed by NACAC in collaboration with its AInclusion, Access, and Success Committee. Academic Support Learning in college is very different from learning in high Diversity on Campus school. In college, the most successful students are the ones One benefit of going to college is meeting students from who seek help before they need it. different backgrounds. Diversity on a college campus can mean I What academic support services are available (advising, differences in race, religion, ethnicity, gender, geography. tutoring)? I Is enrolling a diverse student body part of your institution’s I Does your institution have academic flexibility? How will mission statement? your institution support my academic goals? I How will I find people like me and/or faculty and I Are there opportunities to experience classes/campus life? administrators who will understand my experience? I How does your institution support undecided students? I I What does diversity look like to this college/university Can you speak about outcomes? First-year to second-year (e.g., race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, retention rates? Graduation rates? and religion)? Campus Safety I What does diversity look like in the surrounding off-campus Being a member of a campus community means ensuring community? you feel welcomed and safe. I What places of worship are available on and near campus I Is your institution committed to keeping campus safe? (e.g., mosques, synagogues, churches, and prayer I Can you explain your policy for notifying the campus rooms)? community when an incident occurs? I Are professors supportive of students who may need to I After an incident occurs, how do administrators address it miss class for religious purposes? Financial Aid with the campus community? Paying for college is big piece of the admission process and I Is there a process to report discrimination? Student Organizations and Support can be a concern. There are many financial options that help I Are campus safety officials trained in cultural sensitivity? This checklist can help you find an organization or issue that make college more affordable. captures your current interests or piques new ones. I Who can walk me and my family through the financial aid Housing I What student organizations on campus recognize and process and types of assistance (e.g., scholarships, grants, I Does your campus offer living and learning communities celebrate my interests (academic, cultural, service)? loans)? for people who have similar identities or interests similar to I How can I connect with students to learn more about I Can someone explain what the actual cost of attendance mine (LGBTQ, honors, community service)? organizations (individualized tour, sit in on a class, fly-in may look like once financial aid is taken into consideration? I How are roommates matched? Am I able to choose my program, overnight experience, shadow a student for a I What is the process for applying for a scholarship at your roommate? day)? institution? I What is the room set-up of your campus housing (single, I What specific support services are available on campus I What employment opportunities are available on campus? double, triple, quad, single bathroom, or community for someone like me (mental health counseling, disability I If I am unable to pay the application fee, does your bathroom)? services, financial advice)? institution accept fee waivers? I What does campus housing look as a transfer student?
Make the most of High School your time with your Counselor
chool counselors are one of the best for securing transcripts and turning in sources of support for students who applications and related forms. S plan to go to college. They can pro- I Whenever possible, make copies of vide guidance and support throughout the everything you give to your counselor. entire process. If you are lucky enough to Sometimes, with so much paper, things have access to a counselor in your school, it is get lost. in your best interest to visit that person on a I Make sure you keep your counselor in regular basis. the loop when colleges inform you of Throughout your high school years, your their admission decisions. If there are any counselor can help you: problems which arise, your counselor can I Plan classes that will prepare you for advocate on your behalf. college admission and success. I Whenever you have questions don’t I Review your academic record and suggest hesitate to return to your counselor for areas that need improvement. If you need advice, especially if you feel you are being to do some catching up, your counselor asked by a college to do something that can help. just doesn’t seem right. Your counselor I Begin the admission process by identifying will know the rules governing college the questions you should be asking – and admission. finding honest answers. I If you think it would be helpful, try to I Clarify and understand terms that you will schedule a meeting with your counselor encounter during your college search and and your family. There are parts of the selection process. college application process that will I Identify special opportunities that may I Polish your applications and any required I Explore options to pay for college. require their assistance. This is particularly maximize your chances of being a well- college essays so that the product you Most school counselors advise several stu- true when it comes time to complete prepared and appealing candidate to send to colleges will represent the best dents. Here are a few things you can do to financial aid applications. colleges. of your thinking and writing abilities. make it easier for your counselor to provide I Finally, when all is said and done, and you I Register for college admission tests such as Make sure you take a rough draft to your you with assistance: have made it successfully through the the SAT and ACT. counselor early on. Leave plenty of time I Make appointments early and show up on college selection and admission process, I Secure applications, identify deadlines, and for revision and rewriting. time. make sure you take time to thank your prioritize the tasks you need to complete I Provide a letter of recommendation to I Submit any forms that require counselor counselor. Your expression of gratitude will as you apply for college. colleges or universities. completion well in advance of due dates. build a reservoir of goodwill should you I Apply for fee waivers when signing up for I Compare offers of admission and financial I Carefully follow any procedures that need to return for further assistance at any tests or submitting applications. aid. have been established by your school time in the future.
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Daemen College 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226-3592 Phone: 716-839-8225 or 800-462-7652 Fax: 716-839-8229 Web: daemen.edu Description: Daemen College, a private college located in Amherst, N.Y., with a branch campus in Brooklyn, offers 65 undergraduate majors and hundreds of possibilities. As Western New York’s premier health sciences educator, Daemen is known for its exceptional undergraduate degree programs and widely acclaimed graduate programs, including those that offer three degrees in fi ve years. With 2,600 plus students, the College provides an outstanding balance be- tween a strong liberal arts foundation and solid career preparation set in a student-centered learning environ- ment. Daemen emphasizes practical experience through a range of service learning opportunities, internships, clinical experiences, research, study abroad options, and other opportu- nities. At the heart of a Daemen education is the relationship students develop with faculty and staff. Students receive individual attention in a challenging academic environment taught by faculty who take an active role in helping students succeed. The college’s small class sizes give students the confi dence and opportunity to engage regularly with faculty and classmates. Key core competencies such as critical thinking and ethical discernment prepare students to approach problems from multiple perspectives and to succeed in an SPRING ever-changing world. Daemen also places great value on the importance on the well-being of communities, local and global service learning, and community outreach. A variety of programs and partnerships foster student involvement in making positive changes in communities, and inspire students to continue their active civic engage- Spanish (Adolescence Education 7-12), Sustainability- ment beyond graduation. Global and Local Rooted in its commitment to excellence and an active Pre-professional studies: Daemen offers Pre- student-centered campus community, Daemen pro- Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre- vides students a college experience that encourages Veterinary programs with placement opportunities for lifelong success. Daemen has been named among several of these tracks with partner institutions, providing the nation’s best universities in U.S. News and World that all requisites, criteria, and standards are met.. Report Best Colleges rankings and is designated a Military Friendly School. (Watch our video at daemen. Linked and 4+1 degree programs: Accounting BS/ edu/whydaemen.) MS, Athletic Training BS/MS, Biology/Cytotechnology BS/ In athletics, Daemen is the preeminent NCAA Division MS, Health Promotion/Public Health BS/MPH, Physical II member in WNY and is a member of the East Coast Therapy BS/DPT, Physician Assistant BS/MS, Social Conference. Daemen’s highly competitive athletics Work/MSW, Education majors have the opportunity programs include men’s and women’s basketball, cross to receive a Master’s in Special Education or Applied country, soccer, tennis, track and fi eld, and volleyball; Behavior Analysis.opportunity to get a Master’s in Special and women’s bowling, cheerleading, and triathlon. Education or Applied Behavior Analysis. The college also offers an esports program and a Academic Calendar: 2020-2021: Sept. 8, 2020 - May wide array of non-athletic clubs, organizations, and 14, 2021 activities. Daemen’s suburban campus is located on Main Street Current Enrollment: Approximately 1,800 in Amherst, N.Y. Explore the campus online at dae- Undergraduate and 800 Graduate Students men.edu/virtualtour. Student/faculty ratio: 12:1, Small classes allow Majors or Degrees Offered: Accounting, Animation, students to receive individual attention from faculty and Applied Behavior Analysis, Art (Drawing, Graphic staff who are committed to the success of every student. Design, Illustration, Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts Education K-12), Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology Tuition/costs: 2019-20 Tuition: $28,830, Room and (Adolescence Education 7-12, Environmental Studies), Board: $13,010 Biology/Cytotechnology, Business Administration/MBA (General Business, Human Resource Management, Financial Aid: Daemen offers generous merit SATURDAY International Business, Marketing, Operations and scholarships, with more than 99 percent of Supply Chain Management, Social Entrepreneurship, undergraduate students receiving merit and/or need- APRIL 4, 2020 Sport Management) Business Administration and Local based support. Students who apply to Daemen will be Sustainability, Data Science, Education (Adolescence considered for any array of scholarship awards. Grants TO REGISTER, VISIT Special Education- Students with Disabilities Generalist are available for students with high need eligibility. 7-12, Childhood Education 1-6, Childhood Ed/Special GO.DYC.EDU/SPRING-OPEN Ed 1-6, Early Childhood Ed/Special Ed B-2), English Admissions: The Daemen admissions staff will help (Adolescence Education 7-12, Professional Writing and guide students through the process from start to fi nish. Rhetoric) French (Adolescence Education 7-12), Health Daemen offers a rolling admissions policy and also an Promotion (Community Health, Health and Fitness) , early decision option with a four-year tuition guarantee Health Promotion/Public Health, History, Mathematics for new fi rst-year students. Apply online for free at (Adolescence Education 7-12), Natural Sciences daemen.edu/apply or commonapp.org. Visit Daemen! 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Edinboro University 219 Meadville Street Edinboro, PA 16444 Phone: 814-732-2000 or 888-846-2676 Web: edinboro.edu
Description: Edinboro University has been driven by a call to provide the education and experience students need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We continually challenge our students—and our faculty. And when challenged, they always rise to the occasion. Our accomplished faculty and staff instruct, guide and inspire our students to achieve and lead. From animation and graphic design to nursing, teaching and more, Edinboro’s fi ve colleges and schools, with more than 100 majors and minors, provide everything students need to explore their passions and fi nd a career path. So when students leave our campus, they are ready to handle whatever the world throws at them. Don’t just take our word for it. Edinboro University has been recognized in an array of respected na- tional rankings, including the No. 21 spot among Animation Career Review’s Top 40 Public Anima- tion Schools and Colleges in the U.S., numerous recognitions for service to military veterans and their families and placement in the U.S. News & World Report’s fi rst-ever social mobility list. For the fi fth consecutive year, Edinboro’s online graduate programs in education and nursing have ranked in the top tier in U.S. New & World Report’s “Best Online Programs.” The Edinboro experience extends well beyond exciting activities and access to incredible outdoor Majors or Degrees Offered: Edinboro Uni- Tuition/costs: Annual undergraduate tuition and the classroom. Our students prepare for careers recreation in every season.Students have easy versity offers more than 100 majors and minors, fees: In-state: $10,543. Out-of-state: $15,062. and life through hands-on learning, collaborative access to a professional symphony, an acclaimed including Art/Cinema, Nursing, Early Childhood 85% of undergraduate students research with faculty, varsity and recreational ath- community theater, professional sports teams, art Financial Aid: and Special Education, Criminal Justice, Social receive some form of fi nancial aid. Nearly $6 letics, academic honor societies, global travel and museums, indoor and outdoor waterparks and Work, Marketing and Exercise Science. Explore the million in institutional scholarships were awarded internships. A vibrant campus life offers seemingly seven miles of beaches at Presque Isle State Park. endless possibilities for customizing your education in 2018-19. endless opportunities to get involved, stay active Acclaimed artists and animators, innovative video at edinboro.edu/programs. and develop leadership skills. Admissions: Admission decisions are reached game designers, renowned research scientists, Academic Calendar: Summer sessions begin May using a combination of offi cial high school tran- Edinboro students live, work and play in state-of- published authors and leaders in business, educa- 11, June 1 and July 7, 2020; Fall: Aug. 24-Dec. 11, scripts, SAT/ACT test scores and recommendations the-art facilities on our picturesque 585-acre cam- tion, criminal justice, healthcare and many other 2020; Spring: Jan. 11-April 30, 2021 pus. With welcoming residence hall communities, in-demand fi elds have built the foundations of (optional). If you’re open to the possibility that you unparalleled academic support services and stu- their success at Edinboro University. Current Enrollment: 4,646 bright, hardworking can achieve more than you have ever imagined, students. Number of undergraduate students: then you belong at Edinboro University. Take the dent organizations to fi t every interest, Edinboro It’s a place created for those willing to work, Number of graduate students: fi rst step toward your future by applying today at quickly feels like home. those willing to go further to better themselves, 3,399. 1,247. edinboro.edu/apply. Located just 20 miles south of Erie, the fourth-larg- those willing to aim for something greater— Faculty: 317 full- and part-time est city in Pennsylvania, Edinboro is bustling with for those who strive. internationally recognized faculty. College Categories
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SUNY Erie Community College
City Campus 121 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 North Campus 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 South Campus 4041 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, NY 14127 Majors or Degrees Offered: More than 80 degree and certifi cate programs in the areas Phone: 716-851-1322 of Business and Public Service; Engineering Fax: 716-851-1129 and Technologies; Health Sciences; and Lib- Website: www.ecc.edu eral Arts. Seven programs offered complete- ly online and more than 250 online classes remain a focus for the College, while offered to accommodate working adults. unique healthcare program options in Description: SUNY Erie Community College SUNY Erie strives to train a student popu- Dental Lab Technology, Health Infor- is committed to meeting the needs of a lation that makes a lasting impact on the mation Technology, and Vision Care diverse, entrepreneurial student body, region’s workforce. The College’s Center Technology provide students with direct while contributing to the economic vitality for STEM Studies, along with the Center for paths to in-demand careers. Some of of Western New York. Our three-campus Nanotechnology Studies, both at the North SUNY Erie’s newest program offerings college provides an innovative academic en- Campus, are preparing students for sus- include Brewing Science and Service, vironment, ranks as one of the nation’s top tainable careers in the science, technology, Sports and Leisure Studies, Community associate degree producers, and continues engineering, and math fi elds. to be a top choice for recent high school Public Health Worker, and Catering and grads, veterans, and nontraditional students Hands-on programs in the advanced manu- Event Planning. throughout the region. facturing and automotive technology fi elds Academic Calendar: 2020 Summer session I: May 26 to July 2. 2020 Summer session II: July 6 to Aug. 12. Fall 2020 Semester: Sept. 4 – Dec. 23. Current Enrollment: 9852 (full and part- time students) Faculty: More than 800 full- and part- time instructors. Tuition/costs: $5,575 including fees ($205 per credit) Financial Aid: SUNY Erie offers a comprehensive program of student aid. Financial aid forms can be found online at www.ecc.edu/fi nancialaid/aid-forms. For SUNY Erie scholarship information, visit the Foundation site at http://www. ecc-foundation.com/scholarships-fund, or call 716-851-1990. Admissions: For complete information about SUNY Erie admissions and regis- tration policies, please visit our website at www.ecc.edu/admissions.
College rankings What do they really mean?
arious magazines publish their engagement, are often overlooked, in part college rankings issues every year, because no such data is available on a com- V generating a lot of attention from parable basis. the media, colleges, and college-bound stu- And perhaps more importantly, a col- dents and their families. lege’s rank cannot predict the type of experi- Hilbert College But what are they really telling you? ence you will have after you enroll. 5200 South Park Ave. Should these rankings have any influence on Fully engaging in academic and campus Hamburg, NY 14075 what college you choose? life is the best way to make the most out of Phone: (716) 926-8780 Faculty: 49 full-time and 76 part-time The short answer: No. your college years. Fax: (716) 649-1152 Just because a magazine says that a par- Rankings aren't completely useless. The Web: www.hilbert.edu Tuition: $11,350 per semester for full-time under- Email: [email protected] graduate students. $580 per credit hour for part-time ticular college is No. 1 doesn't mean that it lists can provide a good starting point for undergraduate students. would be a good fit for you. So do yourself a researching different colleges and univer- Description: Hilbert College is an independent four-year, Catholic Franciscan Institution located in Financial aid: When students are accepted into any favor. Relax, take a deep breath, and vow to sities, and even help you discover schools suburban Hamburg, New York only 10 miles south of our undergraduate programs at Hilbert, they are avoid the hype and hoopla. you may not have heard of before. So go of Buffalo. Students from diverse backgrounds are automatically considered for scholarships. Students can educated in liberal arts and professional programs to receive as much as $52,000 in scholarships based on their Just as no single factor determines a stu- ahead and read the college rankings mag- become informed citizens committed to serving and academic transcript(s) as well as special qualities or areas dent’s admission decision, you should not azines. strengthening their communities. of interest. Additional Hilbert grants and scholarships, such as HEOP and Say Yes to Education, may also be apply to a college based solely on its nation- But then take some time to ponder the Founded: 1957 awarded during the fi nancial aid award process. Students al rankings. factors – from location to academic offerings Degree programs: The liberal arts curriculum allows must fi le a FAFSA early as some scholarship offers are lim- students to choose from 19 bachelor’s programs, ited. For a complete list of available Hilbert scholarships, One reason? Lists of the country’s “best” – that matter most to you. Create a college including four 4+1 master’s degree programs, two visit www.hilbert.edu or contact the Offi ce of Admissions colleges and universities tend to reduce and list that reflects those elements, make cam- master’s degree programs, and six associate’s degree at [email protected] or (716) 926-8780. simplify complex concepts, according to a pus visits, and trust your gut. programs. Go to www.hilbert.edu for a complete listing. Admissions: Students may submit a fee-waived appli- 2011 NACAC report on the issue. Key fac- Ultimately, your No. 1 college is the cation online at www.hilbert. edu/apply, or via the Com- Academic calendar: Semester monApp. Students can also request a paper application tors, such as learning outcomes and student school that’s the best fit for you. Current undergrad enrollment: 800 by calling the Admissions Offi ce at (716) 926-8780.
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Niagara University Offi ce of Admissions Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center Niagara University, NY 14109-2011 Phone: 716-286-8700 or 800-462-2111 Fax: 716-286-8710 Email: [email protected] Web: niagara.edu Description: Niagara University, founded in 1856 by the Vincentian community, is an independent, compre- hensive, Catholic university. NU is annually praised by U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction and Money magazine for its ability to offer students a high return on their educational investment. Founded: 1856 Majors or Degrees Offered: Over 80 majors and 56 minors: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, As- sociate in Arts, Associate in Science and an Associate in Applied Science degree are awarded by the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Hospitality and Tourism Management. Pre-professional options: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Sport Management, Master of Information Security & Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary and ROTC-Ar- Digital Forensics and Master of Interdisciplinary Studies. my. Niagara also offers a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy. For more details, visit www.niagara.edu/graduate. Master’s degree programs: Master of Education Health Counseling, and BS/ and Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Dual/combined degree programs: BBA/MBA in MS in Criminal Justice. For Master of Criminal Justice, Master of Finance, Master of Accounting, BA/MS in Psychologyand Clinical Mental details, go to www.niagara. edu/admissions. Academic Calendar: Fall semester: Aug. 31 to Dec.17. Spring semester: Jan. 19 to May 11. Dates of summer semester varies. Current Enrollment: 3,200 undergraduates 825 graduate students. Faculty: 150 faculty mem- bers. Average class size is 19 students. With a student to faculty ratio of 11:1. Undergraduate tuition/ costs: 2019-20 academic year: $33,000 tuition; $1,510 fees. Housing options: 1,500 students are housed in fi ve residence halls, six student apartments and six Financial Aid: Ninety-nine percent of entering varsity village houses. Housing options include singles, freshmen and transfers receive fi nancial aid. This doubles and triples. Housing is generally coed with the aid may come in the form of merit scholarships, exception of Varsity Village, which offers single-gender loans, grants, or campus employment. For additional housing. information, contact the Admissions Offi ce or Housing costs: For 2018-2019, annual room and board Financial Aid Offi ce at 1.800.462.2111 or go to fee for freshmen is $12,950. www.niagara.edu/scholarships-fi nancial aid.
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Going to college isn’t about having it all figured out. Niagara County edu/housing. NCCC has over twenty articulation It’s about figuring it out. It’s about inventing who Community College and dual admission agreements you’re going to become. with 4-year colleges and univer- 3111 Saunders sities, allowing for the seamless Settlement Road transfer of credits. The unveiling Sanborn, NY 14132 of the state-of-the-art Learning Visit Villa at our Spring Open House and learn about Commons in September 2018 Phone: 716-614-6222 demonstrates a commitment to our 9:1 student to faculty ratio, the 99% of students Fax: 716-614-6820 investing in the future of our stu- who receive financial aid, and our new programs in Web: niagaracc.suny.edu, dents, while delivering a quality education at an affordable price. computer software development and game design. nfculinary.org Majors and degrees offered: Description: Niagara County Com- More than 60 degree and certifi - munity College (NCCC) is centrally cate programs, including Liberal located in Niagara County, NY, Arts and Sciences, Criminal Justice, minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Baking and Pastry Arts, Nursing, the Canadian border and many his- Chemistry, Psychology, Animation, and Environmental Studies torical destinations. Located on 285 beautiful acres, See for yourself. the Sanborn campus consists of eleven buildings, Academic calendar: Fall, winter, spring and summer connected by an interior walkway. The college has semesters over 60 degree and certifi cate programs, including Current Enrollment: 4,440 Go to VISIT.VILLA.EDU to register online eleven complete online degrees and over 100 online Faculty: 98 full-time teaching faculty or call for more information. courses. In addition, many students participate in 716-961-1805 credit-free offerings, short-term vocational programs, Full Time Tuition/costs: $4,560 annually plus fees and many social and cultural events. NCCC offers over Financial aid: Email fi [email protected] or call 40 student clubs and organizations, intercollegiate (716) 614-6266. 240 Pine Ridge Road | Buffalo, NY 14225 athletics, and and on-campus student housing which Admissions: Open enrollment policy. No application includes furnished apartment style suites. For more fee. E-mail [email protected] or call VILLA.EDU information on housing, visit: www.niagaracc.suny. (716)614-NCCC (6222) for more information.
MARCH 6, 2020 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR PAID ADVERTORIAL 19 Beating the Odds Finding success as a first-generation college student
BY SEAN NYHAN interest. And while it might seem like tuition social scene.” mer prep and bridge programs and visits to would be their biggest barrier, first-generation For students representing the first in their campuses that include overnight stays in real college education might be the students are only 10 percent more likely than families to attend college, the ability to adjust dorm rooms. American dream, but if you’re continuing-generation students to report to very different social circles can mean the Conley also recommends exposure to a a first-generation student it’s financial issues as their reason for falling off difference between graduating and dropping healthy diet of diverse books, articles, and time to wake up. Acceptance the college track. out. Furthermore, while first-generation stu- other accounts outside of your own bubble. toA college is only the first step on your jour- Then why are first-generation students so dents have always faced uphill battles, Con- This, she says, will help “students build both ney to realizing a degree. much more vulnerable? ley named several issues unique to today’s collegiate grammar and vocabulary, as well Reading that glorious letter affirming your First of all, before you panic, know that academic environment. There is, of course, as a sensibility of other global realities beyond entrance into next year’s freshman class you are just as prepared academically as your the behemoth that is social media, which can their primarily American experiences.” might feel like the opportunity you’ve been peers. There is no evidence that points to intimidate as much as it connects. Through this exposure, both in person waiting for your entire life; and rightfully so. academic ability as the cause for lower gradu- Bullying, shaming, and a generally combat- and via secondhand narratives, you can feel But after you celebrate, consider the unfor- ation rates among first-generation students. In ive atmosphere are all too commonly report- more comfortable about college, even if tunate statistics that persist among your fact, most of the pitfalls ahead are avoidable. ed on social media channels. And, of course, you’re venturing into new territory. And don’t first-generation peers. Angela Conley manages the program today’s divisive political climate doesn’t make fret; you’re not alone. Here are some great Studying the 10-year academic trajectories known as EMERGE, a group within the Hous- things any easier. Conley’s students worry resources to help you prepare for the reality of students from sophomore year of high ton Independent School District that connects about very real threats like on-campus hate of college: school moving forward, the Department of students from underserved backgrounds with groups and the horror and frequency of cam- I I’m First!: An online community Education (DOE) found that around 20 per- colleges and universities. Aside from financial pus shootings. supporting first-generation students cent of first-generation college students had concerns, Conley most often hears two domi- All students worry about one or more of I FastWeb’s Field Guide for First- obtained a bachelor’s degree within a decade, nant fears from first-generation students: “Will these issues at any given time. For first-gen- Generation College Students: Tips for compared with 42 percent of continuing gen- I fit in with students from the middle and eration students, though, these anxieties can navigating the college admission process eration students – a term researchers used upper classes?” and “How do I best prepare loom larger, like an allergy that affects some I College websites: Many campuses to describe students with at least one parent so that I don’t fail?” members of the population more than others. provide unique on-campus resources for who had attended college. “Many are intellectually ready for the As a means to cope with uncertainty, first-generation students. Students drop out of college for many rea- coursework, but flummoxed by the social Conley strongly encourages first-generation sons: overwhelming financial burden, family wherewithal,” Conley says. “Many of my students to immerse themselves in simulated – National Association for College emergency, stress, illness or just plain lack of former advisees are intimidated more by the college experiences, like competitive sum- Admission Counseling, nacacnet.org
See Yourself at St. John Fisher College
Through The Fisher Edge—the College’s approach to St. John Fisher College help students achieve their academic and professional 3690 East Avenue goals—students will work with career and academic planning advisors who will help them excel Rochester, NY 14618 academically, explore careers and industries, develop Phone: 585-385-8064 professional skills and Fax: 585-385-8386 experiences, and earn Website: sjfc.edu/ their degree on time. freshman In addition, Fisher’s Study Abroad program Description: Founded on the gives students access to principles of teaching “goodness, more than 100 programs discipline and knowledge,” around the world, St. John Fisher College is known including Europe, Latin for its strong liberal arts curriculum America, Southeast Asia, and exceptional program offerings and Africa. And unlike in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, many other colleges, Fisher’s fi nancial aid travels with business, nursing, and pharmacy. The College has them. experienced unprecedented enrollment growth in the A variety of for-credit internships offer students the past decade while still maintaining a student-to-faculty opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they ratio of 12:1. have learned in the classroom to “real” world work Today’s students can take advantage of the latest in experiences. Fisher students have interned for Merrill technology-enabled learning, state-of-the-art science Lynch, Buffalo Bills, March of Dimes, The Golf Channel, and computer labs, fi rst-rate residence halls, and some Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Cleveland Cavaliers Trocaire College of the fi nest athletic facilities in Western New York. and Clear Channel Radio, to name a few. 360 Choate Ave. Buffalo, NY 14220 Villa Maria College Phone: 716-827-2545 Associate Degrees: Computer Network Administra- 240 Pine Ridge Road Fax: 716-828-6107 • Web: trocaire.edu tion, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, General Studies, Health Information Technology, Healthcare Infor- Buffalo, NY 14225 Description: Trocaire College is a private, matics, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Phone: 716-961-1805 career-oriented Catholic college founded in Buffalo Management, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Fax: 716-896-0705 by the Sisters of Mercy in 1958. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology. Email: [email protected] Trocaire offers degrees, certifi cates and workforce Certifi cates: Computer Network Administration, development programs in the thriving industries Data Analytics, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Web: villa.edu of healthcare, business, hospitality and technology. Echocardiography, Healthcare Informatics, Hospitality Description: Villa Maria is hosting its Spring Open The institution strives to empower students toward Management, Human Resources Management, House on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 personal enrichment, dignity and self-worth through Massage Therapy, Nursing. PM! You can come to campus and learn about our education. Academic Calendar: Fall and spring semesters; 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, 18 academic programs, meet your academic, social and professional goals. New programs in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics summer sessions also available. unmatched level of student support and growing Before you go, head on down to the Athletic Center speak to Trocaire’s commitment to continually athletic teams. evolving its educational offerings to fi ll growing Enrollment: 1,187 (FT and PT) and check out where you can get in a quick workout While you’re here, get a taste of what it’s like to be a before cheering on the Villa Viking basketball, bowling, employment opportunities in cutting-edge fi elds. Tuition: $8,990 per semester (FT); $745 per credit student at Villa. Start with your program of study: game Similarly, the Massage Therapy program was recently cross-country, and soccer teams. hour (PT) design, computer software development, animation, reimagined to better meet both student and indus- Start your journey today by registering for Spring Open PTA, music, fi lmmaking, communications, and more. try need—it is now the fastest path to certifi cation Faculty: 222 (FT and PT) House at visit.villa.edu. See possibilities. See your way. Chat with your future professors – people who have in Western New York, taking just 10 months to See for yourself. Financial Aid: More than 95% of Trocaire students worked in their fi eld for years and are dedicated to complete. receive some form of fi nancial aid, including scholar- helping you succeed. Founded: 1961 ships, grants, loans and work study. At Trocaire, students from all backgrounds and Whatever program you choose, you’ll be supported by Degrees offered: Bachelors, Associates. experiences can discover the welcoming community, Admissions: Trocaire offers a no-fee application a robust network of student services focused on helping Tuition & Fees: Approx. $22,080 hands-on education and intensive support they need online and has a rolling admissions policy. In-person you succeed in our inclusive community, which is why to succeed. visits are encouraged! For more information or to get you should make your next stop to our Student Success Housing: $605/month at Collegiate Village, the exclu- Baccalaureate Degrees: Healthcare Informatics, started, visit ww.trocaire.edu/visit or contact the Ad- Center. Here, you can meet your future academic sive housing partner of Villa Maria College. Healthcare Management, Online BS in Nursing. missions Offi ce at [email protected] or 716-827-2545. advisor and the rest of the team that is here to help you Application Deadlines (freshmen): Rolling
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