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Throughout Southern California
The following is an updated list of regional admissions events that include dates and registration (if applicable) to admissions presentations from college reps. visiting Southern California, local college fairs, & open house events at CA colleges. These programs are excellent for students in all high school grade levels.
Many college admissions representatives visit Southern California in the spring and fall to help you better understand what their universities offer in the way of academics, social offerings, and campus life. If you are interested in specific colleges, research whether or not those colleges are hosting receptions in your geographical area. By attending, you are "demonstrating interest" in your school(s) of choice. Attend a meeting, bring some specific questions, and meet the rep. who might be reading your application.
Please follow the links for more information or to register.
Pepperdine University
Information Session
Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Click here to register
Exploring Educational Excellence—Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell and Rice
Join Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice for an information session for prospective students and their families. Sessions include a brief overview of each institution and a chance to speak informally with admissions representatives.
Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Coronado Island Marriott
2000 Second Street
Coronado, CA 92118
You must register to attend and bring a copy of your registration confirmation e-mail to each event.
Click here to register
Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Wellesley
"The Sister Schools" only event in southern California!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sheraton Universal Hollywood
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA
RSVP required
Click here to register
8 of the Best Colleges Receptions
Claremont McKenna, Colorado College, Connecticut College, Grinnell College, Haverford College, Kenyon College, Macalester College, and Sarah Lawrence College--each of these highly selective colleges has something distinctive to offer.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Tel: 310-641-5700
RSVP required
Click here to register
Emory College of Arts & Sciences
Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Skirball Cultural Center - Magnin Auditorium
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
RSVP required
Click here to register
Explore Hopkins—Johns Hopkins University
Explore Hopkins events allow you to join Johns Hopkins admissions representatives at presentations around the country and internationally. Please allow up to two hours for the presentation.
Reservations are required; to reserve your space.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614
RSVP required.
Click here to register
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford & U of Pennsylvania
Exploring College Options hosts this event with representatives from the five schools will offer brief slide presentations about their institutions and answer your questions about the sometimes-mystifying world of college admissions.
Monday, September 20, 2010 from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport
222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: 202-687-3600
Email: invite@exploringcollegeoptions.org
Additional information: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Click here to register
Notre Dame
Please join us for an Information Program sponsored by the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Orange County and presented by Julie Denkler from the University’s Admissions Office. Students, parents and counselors are invited.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
O'Donnell Hall
1441 West Balboa Blvd
Newport Beach, CA
Click here to register
M.I.T. University
MIT's Admissions Officers hosting an information session for prospective students and their families. The event will last approximately 90 minutes, including both the official presentation and Q&A.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Corona del Mar High School, Small Gymnasium
2101 Eastbluff Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Admissions Representative: Lauren Avalos
RSVP is not required. For more information click on link below.
Click here to register
Tulane University
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
RSVP required.
Click here to register
National Christian College Fairs
Azusa Pacific University, Biola, Cal Baptist, Concordia, George Fox, Wheaton, Vanguard, San Diego Christian College--to name a few of the over 30 schools in attendance.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Capistrano Valley Christian School
32032 Del Obispo Street
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
For more information contact Fair Coordinator: Veronica Fleager
Phone: 949-854-8002 X-1103
Email: veronica.fleager@cui.edu
Click here to register
University of Miami
Fall 2010 Info Session - Orange County, CA Area
Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA
RSVP required
Click here to register
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
The Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) College Fairs are designed for students interested in pursuing undergraduate and graduate study in the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design, and other related disciplines.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
University of California Los Angeles
Ackerman Union, Grand Ballroom
308 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact: 703/836-2222 ext 153
Click here to register
Pt. Loma Nazarene University
Encounter Preview Day! This event is open to all interested juniors, seniors, transfer students and their families. The overnight experience is an incredible way to learn more about Point Loma.
Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 2:00 pm
3900 Lomaland Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: $25.00
Contact: 619-849-7051
Registration for this event will open on October 4, 2010. Check back then for a link to the registration web page.
Pt. Loma Nazarene University
Get to the Point! This is a one-day event open to all interested juniors, seniors, transfer students and their families. It will be a full day complete with information about admissions and financial aid.
Friday, January 21, 2011 at TBA
3900 Lomaland Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
Registration for this event will open on December 21, 2010. Check back then for a link to their webpage.
NACAC Spring 2011 National College Fair
National Association of College Admissions Counselors presents the Orange County College Fair
Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
For more information click on the link below.
Click here to register
NACAC Spring 2011 National College Fair
National Association of College Admissions Counselors presents the Orange County College Fair
Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
Click here to register
Tip: If you are interested in specific colleges, research whether or not those colleges are hosting receptions in your geographical area. By attending, you are "demonstrating interest" in your school(s) of choice. Attend a meeting, bring some specific questions, and meet the rep. who might be reading your application.
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