BATON ROUGE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm & 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Raising Cane’s River Center
NEW ORLEANS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
9:00am – 12:00pm & 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center
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1. Register online for the fair at www.nacacattend.org to receive a barcode for easy onsite access to college representatives.
2. Be sure to complete MatchmakingTM during registration. Ask yourself the following questions to help determine what kind of school would be best for you. Do you want to attend...
• a large, medium, or small school?
• an urban, suburban, or rural school?
• a two-year, four-year, single-sex, or religiously-affiliated school?
3. Research colleges attending the fair to determine if they meet your search criteria. Find a list of participating colleges
• Baton Rouge: www.nacacattend.org/25batonrouge
• New Orleans: www.nacacattend.org/25neworleans
4. Make a list of questions to ask college representatives.
• What degree programs do you offer?
• What financial aid options are available to me?
• What student organizations do you have on campus?
1. Pick up an event guide and bag for all of the materials you collect.
2. Reference your MatchmakingTM results and visit those that match your search criteria.
3. Ask the college representative to scan your barcode. This will allow the representative to follow up with you directly—and quickly.
4. Take notes. Write down what you find most interesting about each college.
5. Attend a workshop session or visit the college advising center to learn more about the college search process, financial aid, and other topics.
1. Review college websites, catalogs, and viewbooks to gather more information to help narrow your choices.
2. Send a thank you note/email to the college representatives you met. This simple gesture can show admission officials you’re serious about wanting to attend their college.
3. Be sure to complete the student fair survey and tag us no social media
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The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), founded in 1937, is an organization of more than 27,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to maintaining best practices that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
Ready to take the next step in your education? There’s no better place to explore your options than at a NACAC National College Fair.
Admission representatives from schools across the country are all gathered in one place. Their goal: To encourage you to learn more about their institutions, and help you sort through the qualities you’re looking for in a college.
Take advantage of their expertise and make the most of your time by following these simple steps.
Before the big day, visit nacacattend.org/ fairs and scan through the list of colleges and universities that will be represented. Make a note of the schools that interest you the most, and plan to visit their booths at the fair. Remember: applying to college is a highly personal and individual process. Your criteria of what type of college will meet your needs best may look drastically different from that of your friends and classmates, and that’s okay. There are colleges that will be close to home, and ones that are far away. Ones that are small, private schools, and ones that are large, public schools. Some will have your projected major and others won’t. Consider your goals, strengths, areas for growth, and genuinely ask yourself “why do I want to go to college?” Starting this process without a solid answer to that question is a missed opportunity.
“Planning ahead can help you stay focused,” said Cynthia Kaan, a Ferris State University (MI) admission officer. “If you have certain schools you know you are interested in, don’t limit yourself, but make learning about those schools your priority.”
You can research colleges through a variety of mediums, starting with online search engines and college websites. You can also learn more about a school through its student newspapers and alumni magazines, social
media accounts and review-based sites that rank institutions based on their perceived strengths in academics, social life, athletics, diversity, affordability, and more.
Like so many other things in life, a successful visit to a National College Fair is marked by quality, not quantity.
In other words: Rather than focusing on collecting a brochure from every college booth, make it your goal to have in-depth conversations with a few of the college reps on hand.
“I encourage students to not just stop by the table and pick up a brochure, but rather engage the representative with a few questions,” said Valencia Hamman, co-director of college counseling at La Jolla Country Day School (CA). “That means you want to come into the fair with a list of questions so you’re ready for that opportunity.”
Ahead of the fair, consider the type of environment you learn best in. Do you like smaller classrooms or larger lecture settings? Are you interested in internships and handson experiential learning opportunities? Consider asking college representatives for more information on these topics and others that may be important to you, such as on-campus housing, diversity of the student body, and support services on campus.
Yes, it’s important to plan ahead and select a few colleges you know you want to visit, but each fair draws representatives from 175 to 400 campuses throughout the US and from around the globe. You owe it to yourself to follow-up with colleges that catch your eye.
“Do your research, but also have an open mind,” Hamman said. “Sometimes students take time to talk with a representative from a school that they really hadn’t considered before and it becomes a part of their list.”
Chatting with representatives from a
variety of colleges can also help you cement your own preferences, Kaan noted.
“It’s just as important to figure out what you don’t want as it is to figure out what is really attractive to you,” she said.
It also helps to be presentable yourself. Dress appropriately and be sure to turn off your cell phone to avoid interruptions while chatting with representatives.
What’s the deal with college entrance tests? What do admission officers look for in a college essay? How can I find out if I’m eligible for financial aid?
No matter where you end up enrolling, you’ll likely encounter at least one of these questions during the college application process.
Use your visit to a National College Fair to get a head start. Check out the fair’s education sessions, covering topics ranging from college costs to student athlete eligibility and college selectivity.
Each fair also includes a counseling center, oftentimes an invaluable resource for students with specialized interests.
You may also want to speak with representatives about scheduling tours of the campuses you’re interested in and any other in-person opportunities available to you to learn more about the schools and how to apply. Some institutions offer prospective students information sessions and the chance to attend a class or shadow a current student.
Ask college reps for their contact information and be sure to follow up.
“Not always, but often, the representative that is attending the college fair is the representative that will end up reading your application,” Hamman said. “Keep in touch with them; reach out with thoughtful, intelligent questions. That demonstrates interest.”
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By Amanda McElfresh amcelfresh@theadvocate.com
This article is brought to you by FranU.
At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, the Simulated Environment Teaching Hospital (SETH) is a cornerstone of healthcare education, offering students immersive and interprofessional training experiences to prepare them for real-life situations.
Located within St. Francis Hall on the FranU campus in Baton Rouge, SETH boasts a range of simulation suites, each mirroring critical areas of healthcare delivery, including intensive care, birthing suites, pediatric and neonatal units, emergency rooms and mental health and home health scenarios. These highly
detailed environments are equipped with lifelike mannequins, high-fidelity monitors, electronic health record workstations and realistic equipment.
SETH also includes exam and medical lab spaces, a nurses’ station, X-ray rooms and setups that mimic trauma care and telemedicine. Other environments include operating rooms, a physical therapy gym and medical surgical rooms.
“This teaches students how to actively intervene in real time. We are then able to observe how students manage a situation,” said Dr. Tabitha Jones-Thomas, Associate Dean, Simulated Clinical Education. “The equipment is very sophisticated.
We program the computers to do what we need them to do, so the simulation can take many different routes.”
SETH also encourages interprofessional education by bringing together FranU students from various disciplines, including nursing, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory science, physical therapy, nutrition sciences and more. By collaborating within simulated, dynamic scenarios, students sharpen their technical abilities as well as their skills in critical thinking, teamwork, diagnostic reasoning and decision-making.
“We don’t want to stop a situation, because we need students to recognize
what happens as a result of a correct intervention, as well as what happens when they don’t recognize the problem or don’t prioritize,” Dr. Jones-Thomas explained. “Afterwards, we have a really rich discussion and walk through all of the steps to see what happened.”
SETH’s simulation labs are integrated across FranU’s health sciences programs, which include associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, plus doctoral-level training. This means that no matter where a FranU student is in their journey to a healthcare career, SETH gives them valuable lessons for the future. Visit franu.edu for more information.
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This article is brought to you by Delgado Community College.
As Louisiana’s largest community college, Delgado continues to grow by providing affordable, flexible and transferable educational opportunities. With enrollment now at approximately 12,600 students, Delgado offers more than 100 programs and certificates designed to prepare graduates to immediately enter the workforce or seamlessly transfer to a four-year university.
Dr. Tamika Tyson Duplessis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, said many students are drawn to Delgado for its value, versatility and high-quality education. “Cost is always a key driving factor when students decide where to go to college. The fact that Delgado is absolutely affordable and our courses transfer across the nation and beyond because of agreements we have with many institutions means that students know the value of the education they get here is by far the best,” she said.
One of Delgado’s fastest-growing areas is its general studies program. Emily Cosper, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education, said general studies serves as a gateway to a wide range of careers and academic pathways. This year, 41 percent of Delgado students are pursuing a general studies degree.
“A general studies degree is workforce development. What is so powerful is that this is a very broad-based education that covers multiple disciplines,” Cosper said. “The students are learning skills in critical thinking and analysis. They get really good at discussing and understanding concepts.”
Delgado’s general studies degrees are
discipline-specific, with concentrations ranging from humanities and fine arts to psychology, allied health and music. These 60-credit-hour programs combine general education courses with classes in a student’s concentration.
All Delgado programs offer courses in multiple formats, including in-person and online, with eight-week and 12-week sessions allowing students to start almost any time in the year. Dr. Duplessis encouraged prospective students to begin with an online application at dcc.edu, then meet with an advisor to discuss course options and financial aid. She also urged them to visit campus to get a sense of the atmosphere of growth and encouragement that will surround them.
“We are seeing more younger students straight out of high school who are choosing Delgado first,” she said. “That is prompting us to put more efforts into student engagement and a true college experience. We can make it fun and exciting and still keep the academic rigor.”
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This story is brought to you by Southern University.
Southern was bustling with activity this summer as work was under way on major upgrades. These include an outdoor classroom and amphitheater, renovations at T.H. Harris Hall and the J.S. Clark Administration Building, a revamped public safety building and turf renovations at A.M. Mumford Stadium Construction began in late 2024 on the Global Innovation and Welcome Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will host events for up to 750 people. The new complex will also house Southern’s Traffic and Parking Department, as well as the Office of Research and Strategic Planning. Work has also begun on the new $68 million STEM Complex, which will replace William Henry James Hall and is expected to be completed by spring 2027. The three-story building will feature 21 student lab spaces, 16 classroom spaces, a student common area and support spaces for administrators, professors and staff.
In fall 2025, Southern launched a new Bachelor of Arts program in digital media arts. The interdisciplinary program brings together the College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Department of Mass Communication to provide students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic digital media industry.
Approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents, the program includes areas of concentration in digital screen arts production, digital performance fusion, visual arts and motion graphics, digital sports production and recording arts.
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The Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production designation was granted to 139 institutions. Southern, one of 13 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the designation, utilized $12.9 million for research and development and awarded 42 research doctorates.
Southern first received the Carnegie R2 designation for “high-research activity” in January 2022. This reflected an increased number of publications in refereed journals; more significant opportunities for its graduate and undergraduate students to participate in scholarly activities and research with their professors; and building nationally reputable and competitive academic departments, colleges, schools and centers.
This spring, a team from Getty Images spent time on campus with Southern’s archives staff to help digitize and restore fragile photographs. The project, part of Getty’s HBCU Photo Archive Grant Program, aims to preserve and amplify the university’s rich history.
Cassandra Illidge, vice president of global partnerships at Getty Images and executive director of the HBCU program, said the initiative aids HBCUs like Southern with the tools, resources and technology to preserve their past.
“HBCUs have that opportunity to share the joy that they bring on campus to a global audience,” Illidge said. “This global reach shows that Black people and HBCUs accepted everyone who wanted to get an education at a time when they were denied, and these pictures show those narratives.”
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Your future after high school holds tremendous promise –you’ll make new friends, follow your interests and, hopefully, find a satisfying career.
However, more than a third of students who enter college fail to graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
“There are two reasons why kids flunk out,” said Amy Thompson, a counselor at York Community High School (IL). “They are either academically unprepared or they are emotionally unprepared.”
Increase your chances for success by making the most out of your high school years.
Taking rigorous classes in high school helps you get into college, and the knowledge and skills you acquire also help prepare you to be successful in pursuit of your degree. Seek out honors, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in subjects that interest you. Look for courses that require lots of writing and critical thinking—skills you’ll use in almost every college class. Don’t panic if the material seems difficult at first. Developing good study habits and time-management skills in high school can help you persevere in college.
Some rigorous courses actually allow you to jumpstart your postsecondary education. Students who do well on AP tests, for example, can earn college credit. Some high schools also partner with local colleges to offer dual-credit courses, which can help acquaint you with how college courses are structured and scheduled. Some meet every day, while others meet a couple times a week. Some meet in the evenings or online. In general, college courses are longer and more intensive, and the volume of work is likely greater than what you’re accustomed to in high school.
Higher education entails what the title implies – higher standards, more difficult subject matter, and greater expectations of you as a student.
From athletics to theater to volunteering—there’s
extracurricular activities open to high school students.
“The one piece of advice I give students is don’t just join something to pad your resume,” Thompson said. “Pick something you’re genuinely interested in.”
By senior year, “be in a position that shows not only your devotion to the group, but also some level of initiative or leadership,” she said. “Admission officers can see through the applicant who joins a million different clubs in their junior or senior year.”
Universities are looking for students who will make the most of the opportunities available to them. A high school record with extracurricular activities helps show admission officers that you’ll be a valuable part of their campus community.
Extracurricular activities, especially those with leadership positions, can help you develop money skills, as well. It’s wise to learn how to handle a debit or credit card, and to practice budgeting. As a college student, you’ll need to set money aside for regular costs like books, supplies, and living expenses.
Your senior year of high school will be hectic.
It can be tempting to sluff off in the classroom, but stay focused.
“You need to maintain your academic performance and do at least as well—if not better—because you don’t want to have your admission offer rescinded,” Thompson said.
When planning your schedule, make sure that you’re on-track to meet college entrance requirements, including at least two years of a foreign language and four years of math, science, and English courses.
“Colleges want to see that you know how to work hard, and that you have taken advantage of the courses and activities your high school has to offer,” Thompson said. “A strong finish in your senior year helps make you a more attractive candidate.”
It’s an exciting time in your life. By taking charge of the changes that lie ahead, you can eliminate or minimize pressures and go forward with confidence.
Considering going back to college?
You’re in good company. Nontraditional students now make up the majority of US undergraduates, and one-in-four college students are age 30 or older.
But although colleges are serving a greater number of adults,
finding the right program—a place where you can balance your education with employment and family responsibilities—is key to your success.
Here are four questions every nontraditional student should ask when researching schools.
Ask some tough questions: What’s the graduation rate of nontraditional students at your institution? Are adult students eligible for merit aid? How much debt do students typically accrue? What’s the average time to graduation?
Learning the answers can help you decide which college is right for you. It can also help you estimate how much time— and money—you’ll need to complete a degree.
Responsibilities at home and at work can change over your course of time that you’re enrolled in college. Choosing a school that provides a variety of course options—from in-person, to online, to hybrid—increases your odds of staying on track.
“A lot of adults have full-time work schedules or child care responsibilities,” said Amber Harnack, student success center director of Ivy Tech Community College (IN). “They often need more flexibility when it comes to scheduling classes.”
Also ask about student support services, such as tutoring, recommends Michelle Christopherson, director of the Center for Adult Learning on the University of Minnesota—Crookston campus.
“You want to make sure that you are going to be supported, and you want to make sure that those services aren’t going to end up costing you extra,” she said.
The majority of nontraditional students have already accumulated some college credits by the time they reenter higher education.
Before you enroll in any program, learn whether your credits will transfer and how many courses you’ll need to complete a degree.
“You want to make sure that from the beginning you have a clear understanding on how much it will cost and what your degree pathway will look like,” Christopherson said.
Begin your college search with the end in mind.
What’s spurring your decision to return to school? Are you looking for advancement options in your current field, or do you want a career change?
Ask college officials about the types of jobs landed by recent program graduates. Inquire about the services offered at the campus’ career center.
“Make sure that your goals match up with what the college is able to provide,” Harnack said. “You want to be certain that the degree program you ultimately choose is a good fit.” 1 2 3 4
Bishop’s University (Sherbrooke, QC CA) .............. 205
McGill University (Montreal, QC CA) ..................... 322
Temple University - Japan Campus (Tokyo, JP) 109
ALABAMA
Marion Military Institute 229
The University of Alabama 300
The University of Alabama in Huntsville ................................................................... 225
University of Alabama at Birmingham 119 University of South Alabama 324
ARIZONA
University of Advancing Technology 131
ARKANSAS
University of Arkansas 310
CALIFORNIA
Loyola Marymount University 202 University of San Francisco ........................................ 204
COLORADO
United States Air Force Academy 227
CONNECTICUT
University of Connecticut 325
FLORIDA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ................... 218
Florida Institute of Technology 127
Florida Polytechnic University ...................................111
Palm Beach Atlantic University ................................. 220 The University of Tampa 125
GEORGIA
Mercer University ......................................................... 224
Morehouse College 309
Savannah College of Art and Design .......................... 107
Academy of Interactive Entertainment - Lafayette Campus......................................................... 311
Centenary College of Louisiana 105
Delgado Community College 322
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University .................................................. 321
Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA) 228
Louisiana State University Eunice ............................308
Louisiana Tech University ........................................... 210
Loyola University New Orleans 301
McNeese State University 221 Nicholls State University ............................................. 201
Northwestern State University ..................................303
Southeastern Louisiana University 101 & 103
Tulane University 230
University of Louisiana at Lafayette ............. 318 & 320
University of Louisiana at Monroe ............................ 211
United States Naval Academy ..................................... 219 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 203
MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ...................328
MISSISSIPPI
Belhaven University ..................................................... 208 Millsaps College ..............................................................207
Mississippi State University 231 The University of Southern Mississippi ................. 304 University of Mississippi .............................................330 William Carey University 3077
NEW JERSEY
Stevens Institute of Technology ................................. 319
NEW YORK
AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts 209 United States Military Academy 305
NORTH
University of Pittsburgh ..............................................
TENNESEE Vanderbilt University ....................................................
TEXAS
Houston Christian University
Texas A&M University-College Station .................. 200 Texas State University ................................................. 306
University of Houston 123
VIRGINIA
Virginia Tech 106
Bishop’s University (Sherbrooke, QC, CA) .............. 605
Cardiff Metropolitan University ................................ 508
McGill University (Montreal, QC, CA) 208
Temple University - Japan Campus (Tokyo, JP) 300
ALABAMA
Marion Military Institute............................................. 509
The University of Alabama 610
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 507
University of Alabama at Birmingham ..................... 400
University of South Alabama....................................... 308
ARIZONA
University of Advancing Technology 103 Universal Technical Institute ...................................... 611
ARKANSAS
University of Arkansas 608
CALIFORNIA
Loyola Marymount University ................................... 305
University of San Francisco ......................................... 204
COLORADO
United States Air Force Academy 607
CONNECTICUT
University of Connecticut 613
FLORIDA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ................... 403
Florida Institute of Technology .................................. 603
Florida Polytechnic University 301
Palm Beach Atlantic University 402
The University of Tampa .............................................. 600
GEORGIA
Georgia State University 510
Life University 115
Mercer University .......................................................... 302
Morehouse College ......................................................... 310
Oglethorpe University 511
Savannah College of Art and Design .......................... 201
Centenary College of Louisiana ................................... 101
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University .. 104
Louisiana Center for College Access (LCCA).......... 502
Loyola University New Orleans 108
Loyola University New Orleans
College of Music & Media .............................................. 112
Loyola University New Orleans
School of Nursing 110
LSU Health Sciences Center ....................................... 407
Nicholls State University ............................................. 304
Northwestern State University 411
Southeastern Louisiana University ............... 100 & 102
University of Louisiana at Lafayette ............. 209 & 211
University of Louisiana at Monroe 205
United States Naval Academy ..................................... 406
MASSCHUSETTS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ................... 409
MISSISSIPPI
Belhaven University ...................................................... 107
Millsaps College .............................................................. 207
Mississippi State University 202
The University of Southern Mississippi 106 University of Mississippi ............................................. 405 William Carey University.............................................. 311
MISSOURI Saint Louis University ................................................... 111
NEW JERSEY
Stevens Institute of Technology ................................. 210
NEW YORK
AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts ................................................... 307
Sarah Lawrence College................................................ 306
United States Merchant Marine Academy 502
NORTH CAROLINA
High Point University
OHIO Ohio Wesleyan University
OREGON Reed College .....................................................................
University of Oregon
PENNSYLVANIA
University of Pittsburgh
RHODE ISLAND
TENNESSEE
Briar College ........................................................
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Kerri Caruso, Chair, Mount Carmel Academy
Kristin Guidry, Tulane University
Jessica Reeg, Archbishop Chapelle High School
Andrea Rye, St. Mary’s Dominican High School
Michelle Keelen, St. Augustine High School
Requirements and philosophies around standardized testing – most commonly the SAT and ACT – have dramatically shifted in the last two decades, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, most higher education institutions have test-optional policies or have wholly eliminated standardized-test scores from consideration in the admission review process.
Colleges and universities may now implement these policies:
• Test-optional: Under this policy, applicants decide if they want to submit a standardized test score as part of their application file. Optional truly means optional, and the absence of a standardized test score will not negatively impact an applicant. Instead, the applicant will be reviewed entirely on their high school transcript and rigor of their curriculum. Students should check individual admission criteria, as policies may differ under certain circumstances: applying for scholarships, students who have been home-schooled, students seeking admission into accelerated BS/MD or BS/DDS programs, international applicants, and others.
What once was a mainstay of college admission is now taking new form.
ly in the admission process; one is not preferred over another. In these cases, test scores remain just one of numerous factors considered in the admission decision.
Students who intend on taking the SAT or ACT have options available to them. This includes superscore, or the practice of combining a student’s highest-scoring sections from multiple test dates to create one superscore. Students may also choose which overall score to submit, instead of their entire testing record, if they take the SAT or ACT more than once. To help cover the costs of taking these tests, students should consult their high school counseling offices to find if they are eligible for testing-fee waivers.
Additionally, students who do take the SAT or ACT and ultimately apply to a test-optional institution do not have to submit their score. The general guidance is to submit scores that fall toward the upper end or exceed a college’s published middle 50% range, and to refrain from submitting scores that fall on the low end or below the institution’s average range.
• Test-flexible: Some institutions that either require testing or are test-optional will allow applicants to submit test scores other than the SAT or ACT for consideration. Examples of this include Advanced Placement (AP) Exam scores, International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Exam results, A-Level results, and more.
• Test-free: Institutions with this policy do not accept or factor standardized test results into their admission process at all, believing there is ample information to make an admission decision in the remainder of the application.
• Testing required: Under this policy, applicants are required to submit results from the SAT or ACT. Both tests are weighed equal-
Typically, students do not take the SAT or ACT until the spring of their junior year, with most testing done in senior year. Prior, students may have exposure to college admission testing through the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) or Preliminary ACT (PreACT) in their sophomore year as a practice round. For those where that is not an option, practice tests are available online and as hard-copy books for purchase. Students may also wish to consult tutors, but should ensure their reputability before making that sometimes-costly investment.
Ultimately, students should remember that in this new standardized-testing climate, their high school record and rigor of coursework is more important than standardized test scores.
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Political science major Caroline Watson once hesitated to major in political science, settling on communication sciences and disorders as her major at first. But now she’s at the epicenter of politics, advocating for Louisianans as an intern for U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy.
From impersonating George Washington in a mock Constitutional Convention to chairing the SGA appropriations committee, Caroline’s Southeastern experiences fuel her desire to pursue law school and become a criminal prosecutor.
Caroline’s action plan
Join a pre-law student association. Represent 500 political science students as an SGA senator.
Intern for a U.S. senator.
Mentor underclassmen as an Honors ambassador. Volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen. Assist with hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana and Texas.
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