Resources

Higher Education Consultants Association
click "Find a Consultant" to find an independent college consultant in your area.

College Bound Guidance 
Services are available via Zoom, 
email and phone.

UMass Amherst

Sessions by Carolee

Seth Finkelstein, MBA, CLTC, Carolee Gravina of College Bound Guidance , Dr. Reza Farahani of Grade Power Learning

College 101
What to do now to be  
sane & successful later
Oct. 4, 2018
​7:30 p.m.

Allendale Lee Memorial Library
500 West Crescent Ave  Allendale, NJ

This session provides a primer on the college search and application process, demonstrates the benefits of beginning early, and alerts students and parents to the challenges along the way.

​College Finance: Finding College Scholarships & Tuition Discounts 
Oct. 3, 2017
​7:30 p.m.

Allendale Lee Memorial Library
500 West Crescent Ave  Allendale, NJ

Learn the truths and myths about college scholarship money and how your high school school student can maximize acceptance opportunities and scholarship offers in this session presented by Carolee Gravina, of College Bound Guidance.

De-Stressing College Application Season 
April 29, 2017

Allendale Lee Memorial Library
500 West Crescent Ave  Allendale, NJ

What are colleges looking for? How should students show their strengths and make their applications stand out? How can parents be supportive during this process?  Carolee Gravina of College Bound Guidance will walk parents and students through he application process, including essay writing, test score reporting, resumes and interviews and more.

College 101 
Jan 17, 2017

This session provides a primer on the college search and application process, demonstrates the benefits of beginning early, and alerts students and parents to the pitfalls along the way.

Presented by Carolee Gravina
College Bound Guidance
Tuesday, January 17  6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Hawthorne Public Library 
345 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ

Road Trip Tips
Oct 29, 2016

Carolee Gravina, a UCLA certified college advisor, will show parents and students how to select good match schools to visit, plan an efficient trip and get the most out of time spent on campus.    

Presented by Carolee Gravina
College Bound Guidance
Saturday, October 29  11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Lee Memorial Library
500 West Crescent Ave Allendale, NJ

Road to College 
Oct. 13, 2016

University of San Diego

“The Road to College” can seem confusing and even overwhelming.  This free seminar  will help parents of high school students get ready to navigate it.  Dr. Reza Farahani of Grade Power Learning will offer advice on Academic Preparation,  Carolee Gravina of College Bound Guidance will give tips and insider information on the College Selection Process and Seth Finkelstein, MBA, CLTC will provide insight on Financial Readiness.  Please call  201-291-2740 to register by October 10th, as space is limited.  

Thursday , October 13, 2016
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Grade Power Learning Center
Allendale Shopping Plaza
Allendale, NJ

Local  Events

NJACAC Virtual
​College Fair

Registration is Open! 
Virtual College Fair
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
5PM - 7:45PM (ET)
Check out the schedule, list of colleges, and register here!


Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
5:00pm - 7:45pm (EST) 

Performing & Visual Arts
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
5:00pm - 7:45pm (EST) 

General College Fair
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
5:00pm - 7:45pm (EST) 

Register here

Strive for
​College Knowledge
Virtual College Exploration Week:
​April 20 - May 8, 2020

The Strive for College Knowledge program will allow juniors and their families to hear from a multitude of different universities and obtain valuable postsecondary information. 
The session schedule will be published on Monday, April 6. At that time, students will be able to select which session they would like to participate in and register to attend. Sign up here to get more information:
​ https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/

CANCELED:
​Northern NJ College Fair
​April 1, 2020

• Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadows. 355 Plaza Dr. Secaucus, NJ 07094. 
• Fair Hours: Wednesday, April 01, 2020. April 01, 2020. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Website & Student Registration

CANCELED:
​New York National College Fair
April 26, 2020

• Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 W 34th St. NYC
• Fair Hours: Sunday, April 26, 12 - 4 p.m.
• Website & Student Registration

Colleges That Change Lives
College Fairs

The Colleges That Change Lives are a collection of student-centered colleges initially developed by Loren Pope, retired New York Times education editor. These "hidden gem" colleges feature transformative programs and professors dedicated to student success.
Read more HERE. 

In NYC
​Sunday, May 16, 2020

3:00 - 5:00 PM
The New York Hilton Midtown
Sutton Complex
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY  10019

For more CTCL Fair locations click HERE

STEM College & Career Fair

This fair will concentrate on science, technology, engineering and math related educational and career opportunities. 

Rider University NEW JERSEY
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1 - 4 p.m.
Lawrenceville, NJ
Click here to learn more.

NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, October 13, 2019
1- 4 p.m.
Jacob K Javits Convention Center
Click here to learn more.

National Portfolio Day

National Portfolio Day is a college fair of schools with great art programs where representatives from those schools will give you helpful tips about how to put together a strong portfolio for college submission. To learn more and find an event near you, go to: NationalPortfolioDay.org