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Students: Why and How to Register for College Fairs

Why Register?

College Matchmaking®

College Matchmaking® is beneficial to students for several key reasons:
  1. Personalized College Recommendations: Select preferences and and receive tailored recommendations, increasing the likelihood of finding colleges that align with your goals.
  2. Save Time and Stress: Searching for the right college can be overwhelming. College Matchmaking® presents you with a curated list of colleges that meet your criteria. 
  3. Discovery of Hidden Gems: College Matchmaking® often introduces you to colleges you may not have considered, including lesser-known institutions that might be an excellent fit for you.
  4. Enhanced Engagement at College Fairs: Focusing on the colleges that match your preferences improves the quality of your interactions with college reps at the fair.
  5. Increased Confidence: Knowing that your preferences are being taken into account will boost your confidence in the college search. Your needs are being prioritized!
  6. Maximized Opportunities: College Matchmaking® can lead to more efficient and effective college visits, interviews, and application submissions. Make the most of your college search journey!
In summary, College Matchmaking® benefits students because it simplifies the college search process, provides personalized recommendations, and enhances the overall experience by aligning their preferences with suitable college options.

Students have the right to opt-out of data sharing practices with universities. This must be done for each fair registration. For more information, read related article: How to Opt-Out of Sharing My Student Data

To learn more about College Matchmaking®, read this related article: What is College Matchmaking®?

The Benefits of a Barcode

Bringing a barcode to the fair offers the following advantages:
  1. Efficiency: A barcode streamlines the college fair experience by storing a your information digitally.
  2. Enhanced Conversations: With a barcode, you can focus on meaningful conversations with college representatives, not be distracted by filling out prospect cards or paperwork.
  3. Easy Sharing: The barcode makes it easy to share contact and academic information with multiple colleges and universities without the hassle of filling out forms repeatedly.
  4. Faster Check-In: With a barcode, you can quickly check in at the fair, saving time and avoiding long lines.
  5. Eco-friendly: It's an environmentally friendly option that reduces the need for physical brochures and forms, minimizing paper waste.
  6. Access to College Information: Scanning the barcode allows colleges to access your details, making it convenient for them to follow up with personalized information.
  7. Increased Engagement: Students who register with a barcode are able to visit more college tables than students without one. 
In summary, registering for a barcode with GoToCollegeFairs streamlines the college fair experience, encourages more meaningful conversations between students and representatives, and provides students with a convenient and eco-friendly way to connect with colleges and universities.

How to Register

On GoToCollegeFairs' Fair Selection Page, you have the following options:
  1. Filtering Options: You can filter fairs by type, including in-person fairs, virtual fairs, or view all available fairs.
  2. Region Filter: Use the region filter to narrow down fairs based on your location or preference.
  3. Interactive Map: Utilize the map widget to visually explore fairs in your chosen region.
Once you've found the fair you're interested in, Click the 'Register' button next to the fair to access its registration website.






Click the register button on the opened website.




If you already registered, but wish to modify your registration, select 'Modify Existing Registration' button.




Remember to choose 'Student' as your registration type. Fill out the required information and click 'Continue.'





Select the specific fair(s) you plan to attend and proceed with the registration process.




Upon completing the registration form, you'll receive a unique barcode on the confirmation page. Be sure to save this barcode, either digitally or in printed form, and bring it with you when attending in-person fairs.
Please note that barcodes are provided only for in-person fairs and not for virtual fairs.


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