The National Society of High School Scholars is pleased to continue its partnership with The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fairs Program. NACAC, a dynamic organization of counseling and enrollment professionals, helps students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. To this aim, NACAC holds approximately 50 National College Fairs and 18 Performing and Visual Arts Fairs across the United States. These fairs are for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to learn about a wide range of institutions and gain insight regarding the college admissions and the financial aid process. Greg Ferguson, Director of National College Fairs, Programs, and Services states, "For many parents and students it is a one-stop shopping experience, an opportunity for them to consider as many institutions as they would possibly like to attend without leaving their geographic area. It saves both time and money!"

These fairs are an excellent resource for NSHSS members and their parents to begin the college search and meet personally with admissions professionals. For additional information about the fairs and how to attend, please visit "Tips for Attending a National College Fair" on the NACAC website. Here you will find tips for attending the college fairs and how to make the most of the experience, as well as FAQ's. You can also search on this page to see which colleges and universities will be exhibiting at the fairs.

NSHSS and NACAC welcome you and your family to take advantage of this great opportunity, and we hope to meet you at an upcoming College Fair!

Download "Tackling the College Search"
Prepared by the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

Fall 2009 National College Fairs and Performing & Visual Arts Schedule

Complete details for the 2009 Fall College Fairs

Complete details for the 2010 Spring College Fairs

City Date & Time Location
Birmingham Sunday, September 20
1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Birmingham-Jefferson Complex
Birmingham, AL
Baltimore

Monday, September 21
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Tuesday, September 22
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
Greater Phoenix Sunday, September 27
12:00p.m.-3:30p.m.

Phoenix Civic Plaza
Phoenix, AZ

Greater Washington DC Tuesday, September 29
9:00a.m.-1:30p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

Minnesota Wednesday, September 30
9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
4:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
Thursday, October 1
9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
Baton Rouge Thursday, October 1
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Baton Rouge River Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Chicago Saturday, October 3
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Navy Pier
Chicago, IL

Long Island Sunday, October 4
11:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, NY
Milwaukee Sunday, October 4
12:00p.m.-3:30p.m.
Midwest Airlines Center
Milwaukee, WI
Cincinnati Sunday, October 11
1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Duke Energy Center
Cincinnati, OH

St. Louis Sunday, October 18
12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO
Seattle Sunday, October 18
12:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Monday, October 19
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Seattle, WA
Spokane Thursday, October 22
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Spokane Convention Center
Spokane, WA
Jacksonville Saturday, October 24
12:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, FL
Portland Sunday, October 25
1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Monday, October 26
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Oregon Convention Center
Portland, OR
Boise Tuesday, October 27
9:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Boise Centre on the Grove
Boise, ID
Ft. Lauderdale Thursday, November 5
5:00p.m.-8:30p.m.
Friday, November 6
9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Atlantic City Thursday, November 12
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:30p.m.

Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ

Philadelphia Sunday, November 15
11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA

Indianapolis Monday, November 16
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN
International Headquarters  |  1936 N. Druid Hills Road  |  Atlanta, Georgia 30319  |  1-866-343-1800