BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — High school students in central Alabama got the chance to explore higher education opportunities on Sunday afternoon.
Over 1,200 students attended the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s college fair in Birmingham.
Navigating the road of college isn’t easy between scholarships, admission requirements and just getting to campus. It can be a lot for high school students to deal with. The goal of the college fair is to help students make that transition.
“They need to know, now, ok, what do I need to do now so that when it is time for me to apply, what can I do to make sure I stand out?” said Monique Lawrence.
Lawrence is a career coach, so she knows the importance of events like Sunday’s college fair.
“Mainly because they get exposure, not just to our local and state colleges, but we have Spelman in there,” added Lawrence.
Students like Channing Cutts, a junior in high school, felt like it was important to see what options there are for schools as early as possible.