Hello CUSD families!
CUSD and the Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs (CUCPTSA) are hosting the College Fair on Monday, October 7 at Capo Valley High School. Stop by anytime between 6:00pm and 8:30 pm and meet over 140 representatives from universities and colleges, technical, trade, art and film schools, and military academies – see the COLLEGE FAIR PARTICIPANT LIST.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS! Attend expert presentations to help with your college & career search & planning. *Spanish translation available
6:30 pm
- An Inside Look At College Admissions
- Exploring Career before College*
- Career Technical Education (CTE) Exploration Panel
- Crafting An Effective College Essay
- Financial Aid/FAFSA Application (English and Spanish)
7:30 pm
- College Unplugged – The Ultimate College Q & A Panel
- Maximizing Your SAT and ACT Test Score*
- RACC on the Road – Out of State Colleges
- The Dream Act Application
- Earning College Credit in High School – Dual Enrollment*
- Community College Transfer Success*
Times and locations of breakout sessions will be available soon; visit www.cusd-futureology.org/college-fair for updates
FREE SHUTTLE! Avoid the crowds and park at Saddleback College, Lot A1. Shuttles begin at 5:30 pm.
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Parking will be limited and crowded so use the shuttles to avoid congestion
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Consider rideshare options to the overflow parking lot
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Download the Overflow Parking Map – Enter from the Avery Entrance
College Fair Etiquette-Learn more about what to expect
- Strategize your approach
- Plan ahead to look at the participating list of colleges and map out who you are most interested in learning more about.
- Don’t leave your manners at home
- College Reps are here to learn more about potential applicants and prospective students.
- Materials and brochures are designed for 11th and 12th grade families to ensure those closest to the application cycle have all the relevant info they need.
- Reps may have long lines or many interested students, be courteous and patient, and be prepared with questions.
- Be open to discovery
- You may see colleges & universities you have not heard of before. Be open to learning more about why they chose to come meet YOU.
For more information, visit www.cusd-futureology.org/college-fair
