Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department shares details about three upcoming college fairs

The Addison Trail Guidance Department is committed to preparing students for success in their post-secondary education.

As part of that focus, the school will host a College Fair on April 4. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature about 80 colleges/universities. This event is open to all District 88 students (freshmen through seniors) and their families, as well as students and families from local high schools.

Below are details for two other local college fairs as well.

Illinois Regional College Fair
When: 6 to 8 p.m. on March 19

Where: North Central College in Naperville (Residence Hall/Recreation Center)

For more information: Go to https://tinyurl.com/zhqncb4 

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 College Fair
When: 7 to 9 p.m. on April 19

Where: Hinsdale South High School in Darien

All three college fairs encourage visitors to use StriveScan, an app that can be downloaded on your phone to share your information with college representatives. The app saves interested students time by having all the necessary information on your phone ready to share.

For a list of potential questions to consider when speaking with college representatives, see an article by School Guide Publications at https://tinyurl.com/yd24t6lc.