The college fair was filled with college admissions officers representing 97 schools from across the nation on Thursday October 2 in the main gym.

Students and parents who attended freely roamed, as the college representatives delivered brief overviews of certain aspects pertaining to their school’s uniqueness.

The fair proved to be especially beneficial to underclassmen, many of whom are just initiating their college process, and are trying to get a good sense of schools they may be interested in visiting or applying to.

“Seeing all the schools I might be thinking about applying to in the future was an eye-opening experience for me,” junior Joe Wallace said.

“I thought it was amazing to actually meet with some of the admissions officers of schools I’m applying to,” senior Maggie Scott said.

Admissions officers and parents of college students advised students, especially juniors, to attend as many college fairs as possible before narrowing down their list of final schools.

“It’s a good opportunity to speak with representatives, and get a sense of the school’s size, environment, and academic programs,” Undergraduate Admissions Officer at Suffolk University Kristina Bakas said.

“It’s a great way to see a lot of schools in a short amount of time, and it gives the kids a chance to learn more about the schools they’re already considering,” Katrina Wrin, mother of seniors David and Allie, said.

The fair was set up and organized by Lisa Connery, director of guidance at Algonquin.

“We reached out to the admissions counselors to inform them about the date and time of the fair in June,” Connery said. “Overall, it was a really nice opportunity for our students and counselors. We’re already talking about next year’s fair!”