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.
Parking will be limited and crowded so use the shuttles to avoid congestion
Consider rideshare options to the overflow parking lot
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