Seattle Area Independent School College Fair

The First Annual Seattle Independent Schools College Fair was a huge success! Many thanks to the college representatives, high school students, and families who attended our inaugural event. We will be posting information on the 2009 college fair in the spring of 2009.

First Annual Seattle Area Independent Schools College fair

Sunday, October 5, 2008
University Prep
8000 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Lunch for College Reps: 12 p.m.
College Fair: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Information for Parents and Students
We invite and encourage students and the parents of juniors and seniors from the eight SAIS schools and programs to attend the college fair.
Students attending other high schools are welcome to attend the National College Fair on Sunday and Monday, September 28 and 29. Click here for those details.

List of Colleges
Updated 10.02.08

Directions
Directions to U Prep
Parking is limited; if you can carpool, walk, or use public transportation, we strongly recommend it!

Information for College Representatives
Registration prior to September 1 is $50; after September 1, the fee is $75.
If paying by credit card, please register online.
If paying by check, please fill out this form and send it in with your check (you do not need to register online). Our Federal Tax ID # is 910974344.

Because of space limitations and the desire to meet the needs of our students, participation in the Seattle Area Independent Schools College Fair is by invitation only. We ask that trained admission professionals only attend the college fair (alumni volunteers are welcome to assist as needed). Since space and parking will be an issue, we also ask that you don't publish information on this fair to a broad audience -- we want to keep the number of students in attendance small enough for you to engage in meaningful conversations with them.

Please contact Britten Nelson at University Prep if you have any questions  or call 206.832.1111.

Seattle Information and Accommodations
The Silver Cloud Inn ~ University District is located just 1.5 miles from University Prep at 5036 25th Ave NE and is just 2 blocks from the restaurants and shops at University Village. A room block at the Silver Cloud Inn has been made for Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for the college fair. Costs are $129 per night plus tax for a king-sized bed, and $149 per night plus tax for two queen beds; room rates include breakfast and parking. When making your reservation, simply request the Seattle Area Independent Schools College Fair rate by calling the hotel at 206.526.5200.

More information on Seattle and area accommodations .


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why host a college fair? We’re proud of the diverse talents of our student bodies, and we know colleges are impressed with our students, too. Seattle is one of the few cities in the United States that doesn’t offer a joint independent school program, and we feel it’s time to work collectively to plan a program to bring top-notch colleges and a strong group of students together.
2. Why isn’t this fair during the NACAC conference when most college representatives are in town? With thousands of college representatives in town for NACAC, we know that scheduling visits to high schools in the days leading up to and after NACAC will be hectic and that many admission counselors will likely return to the region when things are calmer to set up high school visits, programs, and interviews with students.
3. Can I still set up high school visits at your schools? Absolutely! Our hope is that the college fair allows you to meet a broad range of students, but if you want to return for a high school visit at any of our partner schools (or with Rainier Scholars), that’s fine, too.