Addison Trail Counseling Department hosts College Fair for students

The Addison Trail Counseling Department’s annual College Fair took place on Sept. 17 in the commons area at the school and provided an opportunity for all students to gain exposure to the many options that await them after high school.

More than 50 colleges/universities attended the event. During lunch periods, pupils had the chance to speak with representatives from those institutions and obtain information about campus life and various majors. To view a list of the schools that participated in the fair, go to www.dupage88.net/ATCollegeFairSeptember2025.

The purpose of the event is to assist students with the college decision and application process and to help them realize the importance of thinking about life after high school. The goal/focus is to help make sure students are prepared with a plan for their future.

District 88 offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes credentialed career-based curricular tracks, more than 30 Advanced Placement college-level courses and more than 50 dual-credit and collegiate-credit courses in 18 career pathway areas, along with award-winning fine arts programming. The district is committed to providing multiple and flexible pathways for students to find post-secondary success and continues to expand access to college credits and industry-recognized certifications to help ensure students are college and career ready.