In School Visits
Representatives from approximately 200 colleges and universities visit the Churchill College/Career Center each year, most of these visits occur between mid-September and late November. Juniors and Seniors are invited to come to the College/Career Center to sign up to attend the college programs. Students must sign up at least one day in advance of the appointment. Students should pick up a pass as most visits occur during class periods. Students must have classroom teacher permission before missing a class to attend one of the college information sessions. Lunch time visits are open to students in all grades, no passes are required for lunch time visits, however, students should sign up.
View College In School Visit Dates on the Career Center Calendar.
Open Houses
On-campus open houses are a great way to get a feel of how well a certain school suits you. At an Open House, the day will be organized to allow you to tour the campus and speak with a variety of students and faculty from different departments. A live visit does much more than any web site, virtual tour, brochure, or pamphlet can ever do. Some things to keep in mind are as follows:
- Contact the admissions office beforehand by phone, e-mail, or online to reserve your space at the open house.
- Make a list of questions you do not want to forget to ask.
- Always try to talk to current students on campus. Take the opportunity to ask them any questions you have.
- Look for over-night open house opportunities.
- Ask ahead of time for an opportunity to sit in in a class of your choice.
College Fairs
MONTGOMERY COUNTY-NACAC COLLEGE FAIR
April 24-25, 2012
Representatives from over 400 colleges and universities visit the Montgomery County Fairgrounds for this event. MCPS juniors will have the opportunity to attend the fair as a field trip from school on either April 24 or 25. The exact day and time will be made available at the beginning of the second semester. Parents and students will have the opportunity to visit the fair on the evening of April 24 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.
As a field trip, participating juniors will depart Churchill by MCPS school bus. This is an excused absence from school. Parental permission is required along with a transportation fee. All students must utilize bus transportation, private vehicles will be turned away as there is no parking available. Financial assistance is available.
Click here for how to prepare for the College Fair.