Wednesday, 4 March 2009 16:57
by
Lena
We first covered CollegeWeekLive back in November, and this March, it's back and bigger than ever. Attending this completely virtual college fair is as easy (and free!) as logging in to the website. Forget the time-consuming road trips, two-dimensional viewbooks, or overenthusiastic tour guides -- save energy and money with this one-stop destination for information on where to go and how to get in. Involving hundreds of schools and over 100,000 attendees, CollegeWeekLive caters to both high schoolers and their parents. Keynote presentations include topics such as "Sports Scholarships", "The College Interview and Visit", and "How To Go To College In A Tough Economy". The live Q&As and panel discussions make this online experience as interactive as a real college fair.
Besides the hundreds of admissions and financial aid reps who will be available to chat live with prospective applicants, there will also be over 50 schools, ranging from Emerson College to Yale University, running video chats that feature real college students giving their take on campus life and culture. Though nothing can compare to an overnight stay or in-person visit, CollegeWeekLive is a good alternative for students who are still making up their minds or narrowing down their choices.
Remember, however, that there's no replacement for doing your own independent research. Though they may offer valuable advice, many of the featured CollegeWeekLive speakers represent for-profit companies which sell consulting and counseling services. Hopefully, in the future, the fair will feature more speakers from non-profit organizations without economic interests tied to admissions.
You can register now for the next fair, which will take place on March 25th and 26th.