This list is a resource for students, parents, and family members. Please check with the organizations for more information. Dates and information are subject to change. These events are free and open to the public.
By Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at the Law Office of Lawrence Berliner
Fall 2021 Upcoming Resource Fairs List
School Fairs:
*9/14 Update: Registration is full for the GCS & Whitby Secondary School Fair.*
Secondary School Fair – Tuesday, September 14th, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830 (On-campus in the school’s gymnasium; in-person). Registration is required to attend.
This event is co-hosted by Greenwich Catholic School, Whitby School, and Moffly Media .
Registration and visiting guidelines: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/gcs
Flyer: https://4.files.edl.io/7a92/08/30/21/142240-7117bc42-4829-476a-ae71-4ca426ee4450.pdf
List of participating schools: https://www.whitbyschool.org/secondary-school-fair
Parents League of New York Middle and High School Day School Fair – (Virtual) September 20-24. Times vary (EST).
Tri-State area – NY, CT, and NJ private day schools. Some private schools for students with learning differences and those that offer academic support programs will be attending the fair
Register here and a list of schools exhibiting: https://www.parentsleague.org/event/2021-middle-school-high-school-virtual-fair-september-20-24
Schedule: https://www.parentsleague.org/school-fairs/middle-school-high-school-fair-2021
*9/28 Update: Registration still available for the 8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. time slot at the Eagle Hill School Fair on September 30th. 6:30-8:00 p.m. is filled*
Eagle Hill School’s High School Fair – Thursday, September 30th 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: Eagle Hill School, 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich, CT 06831(On-campus in the Community Room; in-person). Registration is required to attend. In-person attendance is limited and a time slot is 30 minutes.
Registration: https://www.eaglehillschool.org/news-events/high-school-fair-2021
This school fair will feature special education private schools for students with learning differences and private schools that offer academic support programs. Registration is required to attend.
Event flyer with information about visiting guidelines and a list of schools exhibiting: https://www.berlinerspecialedlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pdfeaglehillhighschoolfair2021.pdf
College & Prep (Harris Kramer and Liston Educational Consultants) Traditional Boarding School Fair – Wednesday, September 29th and Thursday September 30th 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here and a list of schools attending: https://hklcp.kartra.com/page/traditional-boarding-schools
College & Prep (Harris Kramer and Liston Educational Consultants) Junior Boarding School Fair –Thursday, October 7th 6:30 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here and a list of schools attending: https://hklcp.kartra.com/page/junior-boarding-schools
College & Prep (Harris Kramer and Liston Educational Consultants) – Schools for Students Who Learn Differently School Fair – Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th 6:30 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here and a list of schools: https://hklcp.kartra.com/page/schools-for-kids-who-learn-differently
Parents League of New York Boarding School Fair -(Virtual) October 18-22. Times vary (EST).
U.S. boarding schools – some private schools help students with learning differences or offer academic support programs will be attending the fair.
Register here and a list of schools exhibiting:
https://www.parentsleague.org/event/2021-boarding-school-admissions-virtual-fair-october-18-22
Exceptional Schools Fair Special Education Boarding and Day Schools – Postponed to Fall 2022 Date TBA Washington D.C. http://exceptionalschoolsfair.com/
College Fairs:
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Signature College Fair – Sunday, August 29th 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/321/exhibitors
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Signature College Fair – Sunday, September 12th 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/322/exhibitors
Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) College Fair –
Wednesday, September 15th 8:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PST (Virtual)
Registration link: https://www.strivescan.com/wacac/
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Northeastern U.S. College Fair – Tuesday, September 28th 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/325/exhibitors
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Signature College Fair – Sunday, October 3rd 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/326/exhibitors
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair (NEACAC) – Sunday October 3rd 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (in-person)
Location: Worcester State University, Wellness Center Competition Gym, Worcester, MA.
Register here: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fair-student—school-counselor-registration-fall-2021
https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2021
List of colleges attending: https://neacac.memberclicks.net/assets/collegefairs/Fall2021/WorcesterFair9-24-21.pdf
Visiting guidelines
Southern Connecticut College & Gap Year Fair – Tuesday, October 5th 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person).
Location: Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, 500 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Information: https://www.ctcollegefair.com/
Event FAQ and visiting guidelines: https://www.ctcollegefair.com/faq
Student registration: https://app.strivescan.com/students
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair (NEACAC) -Tuesday, October 5th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (in-person)
Location: Western New England University, Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01119.
Register here: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fair-student—school-counselor-registration-fall-2021
https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2021
List of colleges attending: https://neacac.memberclicks.net/assets/collegefairs/Fall2021/WesternNewEnglandFair9-24-21.pdf
Visiting guidelines
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Midwest U.S. College Fair – Thursday, October 14th 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/327/exhibitors
New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) College Fair – Monday, October 18th 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://admissions.sbu.edu/register/nysacac10-18-21
https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair (NEACAC) –
Thursday, October 21st 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fair-student—school-counselor-registration-fall-2021
https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2021
List of colleges attending: https://neacac.memberclicks.net/assets/collegefairs/Fall2021/VirtualFairs9-24-21.pdf
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Signature College Fair – Sunday, October 24th 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/328/exhibitors
IncludeNYC’s College is Possible Event for IEP Families – Tuesday, October 26 5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
*This event is not a fair. It is a webinar for NYC families to learn more about City University of New York’s disability academic support and vocational programs including CUNY Leads. The CUNY Leads programs are also open to out-of-state students.
Schedule: https://www.includenyc.org/content/college_is_possible_2021?fbclid=IwAR1HpjqaKOt-IU6Et-LojFy_BcYRxINnliJQnRUAg5-sdv1EUAwac-QIXZk
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zOqEl2V9S_qbFYNj8f4gCA
You can also register by phone by calling IncludeNYC at (212)-677-4650, ext. 21.
IncludeNYC’s College is Possible Event for Non-Diploma Families – Wednesday, October 27 5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
*This event is not a fair. It is a webinar for NYC families to learn more about City University of New York’s disability academic support and vocational programs including CUNY Leads. The CUNY Leads programs are also open to out-of-state students.
Schedule: https://www.includenyc.org/content/college_is_possible_2021?fbclid=IwAR1HpjqaKOt-IU6Et-LojFy_BcYRxINnliJQnRUAg5-sdv1EUAwac-QIXZk
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MhOAsSS1SRmOc06GMPOveg
You can also register by phone by calling IncludeNYC at (212)-677-4650, ext. 21.
New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) College Fair for Transfer Students – Wednesday, October 27th 12;00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://admissions.sbu.edu/register/nysacactransfer
https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Arts & STEM College Fair – Tuesday November 2nd 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/329/exhibitors
Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) College Fair –
Tuesday November 2nd 8:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. PST (Virtual)
Registration link: https://www.strivescan.com/wacac/
New England Association for College Admissions Counseling College Fair (NEACAC) –
Sunday, November 7th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fair-student—school-counselor-registration-fall-2021
https://www.neacac.org/fall-college-fairs-2021
List of colleges attending: https://neacac.memberclicks.net/assets/collegefairs/Fall2021/VirtualFairs9-24-21.pdf
New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling (NYSACAC) College Fair – Sunday, November 7th 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://admissions.sbu.edu/register/nysacac11-7-21
https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fairs
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) Signature College Fair –
Sunday, November 14th 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EST (Virtual)
Register here: https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/330/exhibitors
Disclaimer
This list of resources is intended for information gathering and for the education of those who choose to explore them. As everyone’s interests and needs are varied, some resources are more appropriate for your situation than to others. Attorney Berliner is not responsible for the content of this list of resources.