About This Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Schedule for Fair.................................................6 History of Greenville County College Fair.....................................................6 List of College Fair Participants........................7 Taming The Beast: How To Get The Most Out Of A College Fair.......................................8 The Value of Attending a Technical College............................................10 Tips on Writing Your College Application.......................................11 SC Tuition Assistance Program.................12-13 Make The Most of Your Campus Visits............14-15
THE GREENVILLE COUNTY COLLEGE FAIR PLANNING COMMITTEE: CHAIR
ALLYSON BROWN, Furman University
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Prep Smarter: How to Make the Most of SAT/ACT Preparations..................16-17
JUDY BENEDICT, Giraffe Web Development & Design
Financial Aid: The Big Stuff and the Small Stuff.........................................18
BILL DINGLEDINE, Educational Directions
Consider Liberal Arts........................................23
TARSHA BROWN, Greenville Technical College JENY KERSCHER, Furman University BJ LINDLEY, Greenville County School District
The Benefits of Honors Colleges and Programs.................................24
HEATHER NAJMABADI, St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Using the Internet in the College Search and Application Process....................................26
COREY SANDERS, Shannon Forest Christian School
ROB RHODES, Greenville County Schools LINDA SCHULZ, Christ Church Episcopal School SARAH STEELE, Southside Christian School
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This Guide will provide students and parents with valuable and
timely articles related to college research, financial aid, test prep, college applications, and other important topics. Today, when
college costs are rising and admission to selective institutions is
becoming more difficult, it is important for students and parents to consider the many factors that go into planning for and applying to college. The articles and advice expressed here can be very
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Greenville County College Fair – Fall 2018
valuable in helping students and parents focus on things that are important. There is a detailed schedule of the Greenville County
College Fair on September 17 & 18. In addition, Seminars related to college admission and financial aid will be held on Monday
night the 17th. These are wonderful opportunities to learn more in-depth about the process from experts in the fields of college admission and financial aid.