YCBK 521: The Do’s and the Don’ts When Attending a College Fair
Interview 222: Andy Strickler on "How Admissions Decisions are Changing"

Interview 221: Hillary Dickman on “The Do’s and Don’ts of College Fairs”


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  • A mom from Maryland sends in a Speakpike question asking for some tips for some do’s and don’ts at a college fair
  • Hillary explains how she crowdsourced all of the admissions staff at Colorado College to get their insights
  • Hillary shares the things to do at a college fair
  • Mark and Hillary get into the nuance when it comes to using fair labels
  • Hillary answers the question, “Should you ask an admission officer about their experience at the college
  • Mark talks about the importance of knowing the layout of the college fair
  • Hillary and Mark also discuss some things not to do at college fairs
  • Hillary and Mark discuss the “grab and go”
  • Hillary talks about whether you should listen to the conversation of the students that are in front of you when you are in line
  • Hillary gives some advice for something a school counselor can do at a fair to make a student stand out
  • Hillary and Mark discuss what questions about curriculum are inappropriate
  • Hillary and Mark discuss if it is okay to ask for you to assess a student’s admissions chances
  • Hillary talks about what is appropriate and inappropriate conduct for parents at a college fair
  • Mark shares some sources where you can go to see examples of what a business casual look for teens looks like

You can also listen on Episode 521, and Episode 523

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