College Opportunities Come to Fairmont

October 25, 2018

What do 168 colleges and universities across the globe have in common?

That’s right, this fall Fairmont Prep welcomed 168 colleges to their campus for day visits. Representatives from 30 different states and 7 countries came just to meet with our students and counselors. And those numbers don’t even take into account the additional 100+ colleges that attended our college fair.

With so many high schools here in Orange County, why do colleges take the time to visit Fairmont? There are a wide variety of reasons, but it starts with the quality of our students. They are academically and socially prepared to take on college, and the universities know that. They know there is no risk when admitting a Fairmont student, that they are just ready to go.

The great thing is that it is not just one kind of school that visits Fairmont. We get large public research universities, small liberal arts and sciences schools, art colleges, schools that focus on engineering or business, schools that offer bridge programs for international students, colleges that offer extra support for students with learning differences, and everything else in between. It is a great reminder about the incredible variety of schools out there and how we can fill the needs of all of our students.

The college counselors also appreciate the opportunity to learn more about each of these schools and being able to recommend them to our students. There are all kinds of hidden gems out there and we hope that our students will explore those with the same enthusiasm that they do the big names out there. It’s great to be at Fairmont and have these amazing resources coming to our campus throughout the fall.

ABOUT FAIRMONT SCHOOLS

Fairmont is Orange County’s oldest and largest secular, co-educational preschool – 12th-grade private school. Voted Best Private School in Orange County for nine consecutive years, Fairmont is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and Cognia, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

With five Orange County campuses serving preschool through high school students, parents can rely on a continuous education where students explore the full range of their potential as scholars, athletes, artists, and leaders. Students can expect to be challenged, inspired, and supported by teachers and peers. Parents can count on educators and administrators who will partner with them in their child’s educational journey.