7 Ways Attending a University Fair Will Help Your Application

For many prospective students, attending a university fair is a significant part of their career’s journey towards choosing the right university by making a successful application. University fairs allow you to get answers to all your questions personally, discover new opportunities, share ideas and get expert advice on admissions tests, applications, funding etc.

Read more to discover the seven ways in which attending a university fair can benefit your application

1) Talk face-to-face with the admission officers
You have the opportunity to get all your questions answered in person by the admissions staff in an informal discussion. If you come across a school you’re interested in, you can even exchange contact details, which makes follow ups easy.

2) Gain test preparation advice directly from industry experts
Information on English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL, or a graduate admissions test such as the GRE or GMAT is easily available.

Many fairs give you a chance to attend seminars and presentations about these exams where you can speak directly to the representatives of the organizations that run these tests.

3) Get practical tips for your application
Admission officers share what they look for when they assess applications and what common mistakes to avoid during tests. You have the chance to attend talks and panel discussions on a range of topics

4) Understand their admission requirements
Have you studied the subjects to a well-enough? Which exams should you prepare for? If you want to study abroad, what additional requirements must you meet? You get to note down answers to all of these questions, ensuring that you fully understand the requirements of your chosen program and location.

5) Network with other students in the fair
Share ideas and information with other prospective students around you. Listen to their advice, ideas and experiences. Perhaps they can recommend a university, a test preparation resource, or put you in touch with a friend in the location you want to study in. Who knows, you might even end up studying at the same university!

 6) Discover totally new option
You can discover options that you did not considered previously, but which perfectly fit your requirements and goals. You can talk to as many representatives as you can. You may end up applying to an institution you met on the day, which hadn’t previously been on your shortlist.

7) Exclusive scholarship advice
It can provide information about different scholarship programmes and other funding opportunities. Some of which are exclusive to event attendees.