What You Can Prepare for Virtual College Fair

College fairs usually is a good way to know about the school. Unlike the campus visit, college fairs can be a good starting point for applicants who are exploring their options. Like many aspects of life, the coronavirus pandemic has forced these fairs online. 

So you might ask, what we can prepare for these online college fair this year?
Here are 30 questions you might consider on college fair from U.S. News:
 

Academics
(Students can fill in the [blank] with the academic subject of their choice.)

• What opportunities would I have if I majored in____ at your institution?

• What differentiates your program in____ from programs offered at other U.S. universities?

• My favorite subject in school is ____. How can that translate into a major at your school?

• What happens if I want to change my major?

• What happens if I need to return home for a semester? Can I suspend my studies for a period of time and then come back?

Cost and Financial Aid

• How much am I going to pay each year to attend your school?

• Can you tell me about about other fees and costs in addition to tuition?

• What kinds of scholarships for international students do you offer?

• Are there separate deadlines for admission and scholarship applications?

• What percentage of the annual cost to attend your school can be covered by scholarships?

• What percentage of international students receive financial aid, and what is the average aid amount?

• What opportunities are there for on-campus employment?

Applying

• What kinds of qualifications do international students who are admitted to your school have?

• Can you give me an idea of how the visa and I-20 processes work?

Career Preparation

• What are some examples of internships held by students majoring in [blank] at your school?

• Is there someone at your school who will help me find an internship?

• How will your program in ____help me achieve my career goals?

• What career services are available for international students at your school?

English Language Support

• Are English as a second language, or ESL, courses offered at your school?

• I’ve already taken an English language exam such as the TOEFL or the IELTS. Are there any programs at your school that will accept my score?

• Does your school offer an intensive English program?

Additional International Student Resources

• How many international students are there at your school, and where do they come from?

• What kind of support services and programming are offered to international students at your school?

• What kind of academic advising is available for international students?

• Is tutoring available?

Other

• What is the trip like to get to campus from my home country? Will someone be there to pick me up at the airport?

• How would you assess safety on campus, and where can I get more information?

• What student clubs are available?

• Would it be possible for me to create my own student organization? What is that process like?

• What housing and meal plan options are available?

It's also suggested for students to approach representatives from colleges or universities they aren't familiar with and ask for a basic overview, says Katryna Snow, assistant director of higher education services at the Council of International Schools.

Now with these questions, you can select what you are most interested and prepare to ask on your college fair.

Source:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2017-06-23/30-questions-to-ask-us-college-representatives-at-an-education-fair?src=usn_college_extrahelp