College Fair - Feb 4-5

[Baldwin High School]

PITTSBURGH NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR - FEB 4 AND 5

Juniors are reminded that the Pittsburgh National College Fair is on February 4 and 5, 2016.  Any junior who attends the college fair on February 4 from 9 AM - 12 Noon, must return a parent note of excuse and proof of attendance at the fair by FEBRUARY 9 to the Attendance Office.  LATE EXCUSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

RECOMMENDED:  It is strongly recommended that students and parents/guardians attend the fair together on the evening of February 4.  The fair will be much less crowded, allowing you the opportunity to speak with college representatives.

REGISTER FOR THE FAIR:

1. Log onto www.gotomyncf.com and complete the brief questionnaire.  Students who do not pre-register will have to stand in line to register at the college fair in order to be admitted.

2. Print the barcode ID and bring it to the fair.  You will use your barcode ID to give your information to colleges at the fair.

​Location: 

David L. Lawrence Convention Center   
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412/565-6000

Fair Hours:
Thursday, February 4, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Transportation, Directions and Parking:
Find Directions and Parking information for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center online.
Information about what parking is available in the local area, including the convention center garage, available online. It is updated to the minute and useful in case the garage becomes full.

About the Program

Now in its 44th year, the National College Fair program annually helps more than 675,000 students and families explore their options for higher education, making it one of the most visible college recruitment tools in the United States. NACAC hosts 79 college fairs each year.  The Pittsburgh National College Fair is the largest national college fair of its kind, attracting more colleges and universities to recruit in Pittsburgh than in any other city.

Why Attend?

Attending a college fair is the best way to gather information, first hand, about colleges and universities, especially those in distant cities. Participants will learn about admission requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus environment, as well as other information pertinent to the college selection process. At the fair’s counseling center, students and parents can discuss their individual needs with college experts. Students and parents are encouraged to register prior to attending the event.

Find more information about the college fair and great articles for students and parents at http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Pages/Default.aspx