After a teaching career in New York City charter schools, Caitlin Franco established the Equality Charter School located in the Bronx. As the school’s executive director, Caitlin Franco implements initiatives that promote college readiness and academic excellence, including annual college fairs.
College fairs give high school students a glimpse into the world of higher education and the types of programs that are available. If students are well-prepared, a college fair can be the first step to entering university.
Well before the fair takes place, students should talk to their guidance counselors about their academic and career goals. The counselor can work with the student to identify viable career paths and then schools that offer relevant majors. Counselors should also inform students about the differences between bachelor and associate degree programs and the benefits and disadvantages of each.
Once students have identified several schools that are a good fit for their future plans, they should do some research by visiting each school’s website and Facebook page and by reading news articles. By gaining general knowledge beforehand, students can discuss specific information with a college representative.
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