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Student Preparation

MB-HBCU college fairs are free to attend. Students must register before the fair using our online student registration page. Even if you are part of a school or community group, you must register individually. Register early, and explore your options before the fair. You can use your cell phone or electronic device to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email that will contain your barcode for entrance to the fair. Be sure to screen shot the barcode so it will be readily available for entry to the fair, and for scanning by the HBCUs.

IN-PERSON FAIR GUIDELINES

Some preparation before attending the Fair will make your participation more productive.
MATCHMAKING IS A WAY FOR YOU TO FIND THE COLLEGE THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU. WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU CAN SELECT DESIRED ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS COLLEGE SIZE, GEOGRAPHIC REGION, COLLEGE SETTING, INSTITUTION TYPE AND MAJORS OFFERED. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH NAMES OF THE MATCHING HBCUS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE FAIR. THIS INFORMATION CAN HELP YOU DECIDE WHO TO VISIT AT THE FAIR.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHEN VISITING THE TABLES OF THE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THAT BEST FIT YOUR GOALS:

USE HBCU SEARCH TO FIND THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

  • SEARCH AND FILTER BY STATE AND/OR POPULAR MAJOR
  • FILTER ON ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS LIKE MINIMUM GPA, SAT/ACT
  • SEARCH ON MINIMUM SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS, ONSITE ADMISSIONS OR APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
  • REVIEW IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO THAT IS PROVIDED BY HBCUS WHICH CAN BE DISCUSSED WITH REPRESENTATIVES AT THE FAIR

The guide prepares students to take full advantage of the features offered by The Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair. It contains questions to ask the admissions counselors in addition to information about what to bring and how to dress. A "MUST READ" to have the best experience at the HBCU college fair.

  1. Do you want to attend a large school or a small one, an urban (city), suburban, or rural school?
  2. How far away from home do you want to go?
  3. Have you taken the SAT or ACT and do you know your test scores and grade point average?
  4. Do you want to participate in athletics? If so, does the school offer your sport?
  5. Do you want to participate in other extracurricular activities?
  6. Do you have any special needs, such as tutoring, note takers, interpreters, signers, assisted-hearing devices, etc.?
  7. How much can you afford to pay in tuition, fees, and other expenses?
  1. What are your academic majors?
  2. I am a senior and have my SAT/ACT scores, transcript, grade point average and completed application. Can you waive my application fee?
  3. What scholarships are available?
  4. What is an average financial aid package at your school?
  5. What academic support services do you offer such as free tutoring?
  6. What student activities (sports, clubs, band, organizations, radio/TV, newspaper, etc.) do you offer?
  7. How many students are currently enrolled? What is the demographic makeup? How many live on campus?
  8. Do you assign faculty advisors?
  9. How safe is your campus?
  10. What partnerships do you have with employers for student internships and job opportunities?
  11. How can I arrange a campus tour?

ON-SITE ADMISSIONS and APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS

Seniors - If you are seriously interested in attending specific colleges or universities and are seeking on-site admissions....

  • You should complete the college application, including essays, etc. before the HBCU Fair.
    NOTE: You can find the application requirements on the website of the college/university by using the HBCU's website link found in the School Info that appears when you link to an HBCU on the HBCU Search page.
  • Bring the complete application, an official sealed transcript from your school counselor, and your SAT or ACT test scores. Present your application and supporting information to the representative at the fair.

    Over half of colleges present will waive your application fee, and some of them may grant you a scholarship on-site depending on their procedures and your qualifications. (See HBCU Search and School Info)

    NOTE: You can also complete applications of some colleges/universities at the fair. Some colleges will have paper applications for you to complete at the fair.

    TRANSCRIPTS: Unofficial copies of transcripts will be reviewed by most admissions representatives during discussions and we encourage you to bring 10-12 copies to the fair.

Juniors and Transfer Students

  • If possible, bring copies of your transcript so that the college admissions representatives can use them to help answer your questions. Go to Student Registration to complete online registration and print your Admittance Pass. Bring your Admittance Pass to help demonstrate your academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities and future educational goals in discussions with the college admissions professionals.