(Atlanta, GA) The popular Probe College Tour kicks off in southeast Georgia on September 13. Representatives from colleges and universities will be on hand to meet with local students face-to-face.
“After a year hosting virtual events, having the option to meet in person safely is welcomed,” says Clint Hobbs, Probe Executive Director. “As we launch the tour, our fair volunteers and the Probe team continue to rely on local health experts from each host community for guidance.”
The schedule includes:
- September 13 | Vidalia Probe Fair | Vidalia High School | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
- September 14 | Statesboro Probe Fair | Georgia Southern University | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
- September 15 | Effingham County Probe Fair | Effingham County High School | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- September 15 | South Effingham Probe Fair | South Effingham High School | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- September 16 | Savannah Probe Fair | Savannah State University |10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Students must pre-register for their local fair
While the Probe tour continues to be free, all students must pre-register to attend their local fair. This step gives each registrant a unique QR code that they can share with colleges to be added to their mailing lists.
This requirement allows the fairs to be “touchless” for students to request information from colleges of interest.
This list of participating colleges and universities varies at each fair and ranges from small colleges to large universities. Colleges scheduled to attend southeast Georgia fairs include, but are not limited to:
- Augusta University
- Georgia Southern University
- Penn State
- The University of Alabama
- Savannah State University
- Savannah Technical College
- Tuskegee University
A full list of college exhibitors scheduled to attend is available at RegisterProbe.com.
“College isn’t a one size fits all type of thing,” says Hobbs. “Meeting with as many representatives as possible will help a student find the best place for them, and we are happy that Probe offers that opportunity.” He continues to say, “Fairs help students narrow down their choices and better plan for on-campus visits.”
A virtual fair option is available in October
For students who don’t have a local fair option or would prefer to connect with colleges online, Probe is offering a virtual fair on October 13, 2021, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Registration for the virtual fair will open in mid-September.
Anyone interested in attending should also follow the Probe tour on social media to be notified of any schedule adjustments or participation requirements.
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About Probe
The Probe College Tour is organized by the Georgia Education Articulation Committee, Inc. (GEAC) to stimulate interest in post-secondary education for citizens of Georgia. GEAC is composed of volunteers from secondary and nonprofit post-secondary schools. GEAC brings together students, parents, counselors, administrators, and representatives of nonprofit post-secondary educational institutions, including, but not limited to, colleges and vocational-technical schools.
For more information, please visit www.gaprobe.org.