SRVUSD's College Night: What To Expect, What To Do

DANVILLE, CA — The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is hosting College Night 2019 Wednesday at San Ramon Valley High School.

The Oct. 23 event is being held from 6-8 p.m. in the campus's Main and Auxiliary gyms.

More than 130 colleges are expected to be on hand; military representatives will also be participating. There will be presentations from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for parents to learn more about: 1) College Athletics (held in the SRVHS Performing Arts Center); or Community College Options, including transfer programs (held in the SRVHS Library).

Students are required to pre-register for this event. The district is asking that students register before Oct. 23.

Here are some pointers from SRVUSD officials on how students can make the most of College Night 2019:

Questions to ask yourself before you attend this (or any) College Fair

Prior to college night, ask yourself “Why do I want to go to college in the first place?” This may sound basic, but you’ll be surprised how difficult this question might be for you to answer in the beginning. Consider sitting down with your parent(s) to discuss some factors they might be looking for in a college for you. Do you have the same thoughts? Be sure to talk about budget and location to help understand your options. Also, think about your skills and interests, and identify potential majors that fit your current personality and lifestyle. Use the tools in Naviance and in your College & Career Center to help you start defining your strengths and explore future possibilities.

Get a list started

Once you have identified a draft list of “likely” and “maybe” college/universities, find out which ones will be represented at the fair. Approximately 135 organizations will attend. Be organized and have a plan in place before you attend. This will make the evening more pleasant and will keep you focused. With 135+ organizations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

Bring a bag

You will be gathering materials of all shapes and sizes and a bag will help.

Student driven

Students should guide their parents through the event. Stop at college tables that might not be on your list if they look interesting, but try to stay focused so you get the information you need to assist you with the college application/research process.

What should you pick up from the table?

Students should try to gather view books, application information, and information on specific majors, financial aid information and the representative’s business card for future reference. Be sure to ask about summer programs for high school students as these are great ways to learn about a college campus.

What can your parents do at the SRVUSD College Fair?

We will have two speakers: see the other side of this flyer for details, as these may be topics of interest to your family. Encourage your student to begin the exploration process EARLY. Be ready to discuss post high school options, including finances.

What should you do after the SRVUSD College Fair is over?

After the event, take time to sort through the materials that you gathered. Save business cards and set up a favorite list within your Naviance account “Colleges I am thinking about”. Watch to see when the colleges that you are interested in might be visiting your high school campus and sign up to attend those visits through Naviance Student.