College admission and financial aid news for students, parents, and educators.
The directors and deans of eight highly selective liberal arts colleges join forces to provide college-bound students and their families with information about some of the most celebrated colleges in the United States. This 90-minute program provides valuable insights on the distinctions of the individual colleges and the opportunity to speak with eight of the best national liberal arts colleges in the United States. Events will be held in January, February and May.
Schedule of Events
Check-in begins (10 minutes prior to the program time)
Introductions and the Liberal Arts Context (10 minutes)
Individual College Presentations (35 minutes)
Individual College Conversations (45 minutes, optional)
NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) is hosting free virtual and in-person college fairs during the winter and spring. These fairs are very well attended by colleges located throughout the country and abroad. They provide an ideal opportunity for students to learn more about their schools of interest. The NACAC National College Fair-Boston will be held March 27-28. To register for a college fair, please click here.
The Teen Summer Expos events will be hosted in the Boston area on February 3-4. Find a rewarding summer experience for your teen by meeting directors from many programs including travel, adventure, academic enrichment, community service, internships, sports, language immersion, arts & theater, and more. To learn more, click here.
Ashland High School will host the MetroWest College & Career Fair on March 15. Students will be able to meet with college admission officers as well as representatives from various professions.
Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School will host a spring college fair on March 16. Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from colleges, as well as gap year and internship programs. To learn more, click here.
Coalition for College is offering multiple panel discussions and workshops this winter and spring covering a wide range of topics related to the college search and application process. All events are free. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.
MEFA’s (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) programs are currently being offered virtually and provide age-specific information about planning, saving and paying for college.
