August 2020 Fair
On 21 August 2020, we held our first College Fair. We had 600+ attendees from across the globe including universities like Bates, Emory, and Ashoka. The participating universities presented their academics, co-curriculars, college life, financial aid, and student enrichment programs in 20-minute public sessions. After this, each university had its own booth where students could interact with the representatives in small groups or 1:1 with admissions officers.
The first edition of College Fair was brought to you by
Universities Represented
Ahmedabad University I Ashoka University I Bates College I Dickinson College I Emory University I FLAME University I Franklin & Marshall College I Franklin University of Switzerland I Grinnell College I Harvey Mudd College I Hope College I Indiana University Bloomington I Johnson & Wales University I KREA University I Loyola Marymount University I Lynn University I Mount Holyoke College I Oberlin College & Conservatory I Ohio Wesleyan University I Plaksha University I Pomona College I Ringling College of Art + Design I Sarah Lawrence College I Skidmore College I Swarthmore College I Syracuse University I Texas Christian University I The George Washington University I The University of Rhode Island I Tulane University I University of Miami I Widener University
Click to download the full schedule of the August 2020 Edition.
A glimpse of the first fair…
College Fair Tables
Each college had individual tables assigned to them, where students could ‘take a seat’ and converse with college representatives directly through video and chat messages.
The Stage
At ‘The Stage’, we hosted talks and webinars on topics ranging from essay writing to applying for financial aid, and future career paths. It was a great opportunity to hear leading educators and experienced admissions deans and directors share their insight and knowledge. You can find recordings of these sessions below!
Sessions from August 2020
Below is a curated selection of sessions from our fair on 21 August 2020 that you can go through or share with anyone you might think will enjoy.
Bates, Pomona and Swarthmore: How are admissions officers at highly selective schools planning to review applications for Fall 2021 and 2022?
Ashoka, KREA and Plaksha: Liberal Arts Colleges in India
Grinnell, Oberlin and University of Miami: Stepping into the shoes of an admissions counsellor
Sarah Lawrence College: From Classroom to Career Paths
ACT vs. SAT - How to decide and prep, with Erica Sin from Arbor Bridge
Finding the right fit college, with Rosalie Saladzius from Lynn University
Understanding F-1 student visa rules with immigration lawyer, Rohit Turkhud
Emory, Loyola Marymount and Franklin University Switzerland: What measures are being taken to keep students safe on international campuses?
Mount Holyoke and Syracuse: Crafting the Common App essay
Hope College: From Classroom to Career Paths
Views on liberal arts education - with Dr. Sundar Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor of KREA University
Conversations @ College Fair
Apart from live and pre-recorded sessions on the day of the fair, College Fair also brings you an exclusive interview series with industry experts! In these changing times, Arjun Seth, Founder, College Fair, held interesting conversations around critical topics relevant to high school students—from mental health to the role of artificial intelligence in testing—with industry experts. Click on the videos below to learn more!
In conversation with Jennifer Dewar, Head of Strategic Engagement for the Duolingo English Test
In conversation with Dr. Maina Singh Chawla - Will the role of the teacher disappear with Remote and On-Demand learning?
In conversation with Dr. Ben Bernstein - Understanding how to deal with uncertainty, loss of agency and sense of familiarity
In conversation with Ashish Gupta, Founder of Benori and Co-Founder and Trustee of Ashoka University and Plaksha University
In conversation with Thyra Briggs of Harvey Mudd College and Vineet Gupta of Plaksha University - Discussing the future of STEM education and careers
In conversation with Ankur Vohra, Director of Outreach and International Admissions at O.P. Jindal Global University
In conversation with Aparajita Bharti (Founder, YLAC) - Discussing the importance of Liberal Arts during the pandemic
In conversation with David Hawkins, Founder of The University Guys, a college counselling and guidance company
In conversation with Nirmal Agarwal of Cognix, an end-to-end counselling organisation