College Fair: a Grade-Level Approach, featuring Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising

Today we visited with Rebekah Radney, Director of College Advising at Legacy Christian Academy, to learn more about Legacy’s upcoming College Fair in what will be the first of two conversations. This week, we’ll discuss the opportunities the College Fair represents for our students generally and then for various grade levels specifically.

Legacy’s annual college fair will be held on Thursday, August 31st from 6:30 until 8:00pm in the Upper School commons. Over 65 colleges from around the country will be in attendance ready to meet each student. The college fair is open to all students in grades 8-12.

For each grade, the college fair presents different opportunities:

• Eighth Graders: Not only is this great exposure to start learning about different colleges and what they offer students, but it is a great opportunity to network with adults in a safe and friendly environment.
• Freshmen & Sophomores: A great goal for these students would be to begin honing their lists of interests and career opportunities. Additionally, they should begin to pay attention to admissions requirements and ensure that their own personal and academic goals align accordingly.
• Juniors: As the admissions process truly begins this year, these students will want to focus in on specifics, both colleges and entrance requirements. The fair is a great opportunity to identify which schools are (and are not) serious contenders for their attention.
• Seniors: For the Class of 2018, these representatives are your admissions agents! This is your opportunity to have face-to-face conversations and make a personal impression with the person who will read your application. Be sure to ask specific questions about their application and inquire out about scholarships.

To learn more about Ms. Radney, tap here, or you can email her at Rebekah.Radney@legacyca.com. For more information on how your student should approach the college fair, visit our blog at legacyca.com/blog!