By Griff Stachler ‘27

On Monday, Sep. 28, Brother Rice and Mother McAuley welcomed over 150 colleges and universities for the annual college fair.

​Although the fair was open to all grades, it primarily attracted juniors and seniors as they seriously considered their options for the future.

​Representatives from across the country attended the fair, providing students the opportunity to ask questions about admissions, majors, campus life, and other aspects of college. Among the schools in attendance, those that appeared to attract the biggest crowds included the University of Notre Dame, Marquette University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The large turnout gave students the chance to explore schools they already knew about, while also discovering ones they may not have previously considered. For many upperclassmen, the fair provided the opportunity to begin narrowing down the vast choices available to them.

Senior Kim Victoria said, “The admissions reps gave me very insightful tips on how to tackle my supplemental essays.”

​Students approached representatives with questions ranging from academic programs and admission requirements to campus life and financial aid. The fair also allowed students to speak directly with representatives, rather than relying solely on websites or information sent through the mail.

I personally spoke with representatives from The University of Michigan, The University of Alabama, and The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received many tips on how to perfect my application.

​As for the juniors, the fair served as an early introduction to the college search process, while seniors could use the event to gather additional information about schools they are already considering. With so many colleges represented, students could focus on the factors that mattered most to them as they began making decisions about their future.

​Junior Danny O’Connor said, “This fair helped me start looking at my choices for where I want to go after graduation.”

As the college search becomes increasingly important for upperclassmen, the turnout at the fair demonstrated the level of interest Brother Rice students have in exploring their options beyond high school. Counselor Mr. Rich Daniels said, “The college fair is a huge successful event that we look forward to each year.”