montana college & career exploration week
virtual event  |  fall 2020

​More details coming soon!

This program has been tested with over 147,000 student registrations Students from all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico participated Over 1,000 college reps presented from almost 500 colleges Unprecedented cooperation from 20 associations

​This program model was featured in the New York Times as a great resource for students exploring college virtually  

the spring nationwide event was the largest live, virtual college program ever executed at that time. 

Hear from Admission Officers
Experienced college admission officers will share tips on what you need to know

Gain Important College Knowledge
Choose from 300+ different presentations and information sessions

450+ Colleges and Universities
Hundreds of colleges from 47 states and 13 countries will be participating

Hear from Admission Officers
Experienced college admission officers will share tips on what you need to know

Gain Important College Knowledge
Choose from 300+ different presentations and information sessions

450+ Colleges and Universities
Hundreds of colleges from 47 states and 13 countries will be participating

Student Registration
​Students should register for each panel that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar.
(Students will also receive a barcode, but the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event.)  When students register, they are sharing their registration information only with colleges presenting on that particular panel. StriveScan does not sell or share personally identifiable student information with any other third parties.
Parents
Parents should register their students using their student’s information.
Counselors
The intended audience of this program is juniors and underclassmen located in the United States. Please share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to register. Counselors are also welcome to register and participate!


Recorded Presentations
Shortly after each presentation, recordings will be made available to watch on-demand.
Students who are unable to attend sessions should still register for the presentations so colleges can follow up with the students.


FAQ's  |  Colleges
What is the difference between Week 1 and Weeks 2-3?The Strive College Exploration Program initially began with 96 sessions April 20-23 (Week 1). These Week 1 sessions are exclusively panel presentations with three or more institutions collaborating to present together on a topic.
The Program has expanded to April 27-May 8 (Weeks 2 and 3) to allow more opportunities for students and colleges to connect. During Weeks 2 and 3 of the program, colleges may present dedicated, individual information sessions specifically about their institutions.

Is there a cost for colleges to participate?For Week 1 of the program, StriveScan donated free support for 96 panel presentations with 300+ colleges. StriveScan donated our services to deliver on our commitment to the colleges and students we serve. In these extraordinary times, StriveScan is grateful to provide a platform to increase access.
For Weeks 2 and 3 of the program, there is a registration fee for colleges to present during dedicated, individual information sessions. The registration fee is $200.

Can one institution register for multiple sessions?Due to a finite number of time slots and to provide students a diverse selection of colleges, each institution is limited to registering for one time slot throughout Weeks 2 and 3 of the program (April 27-May 8). This limit includes the international admissions office, any branches, campuses, programs, schools, or affiliates of the main campus as part of the same institution–please coordinate with your main undergraduate admissions office to register.
If your institution is participating in a panel presentation during Week 1 of the program (April 20-23), your institution may still register for one time slot to present an information session during Weeks 2 and 3 (April 27-May 8).

What organizations are eligible to present?All institutions must be regionally accredited, postsecondary, degree-granting institutions. Vendors, CBOs, military recruiters, ROTC officers, and other organizations cannot be accommodated.

What about international institutions?To provide the best experience for students seeking international experiences, all universities located outside of the United States are being featured exclusively on Monday, May 4, our dedicated international day.

What are the requirements for a Week 1 panel presentation?Applies only to Week 1 Panel Presentations (April 20-23):
Sessions must be panel presentations
Given the finite number of session timeslots available and to provide the best experience and exposure for students, all sessions will be panel presentations.
Minimum of Three Unique Institutions
Each college must partner with two or more other colleges (minimum of three unique institutions total) to form a panel presentation and submit a proposal.
Presentation Topics
We are broadly considering two different types of presentation topics:
General college knowledge:
Colleges may present on general informational topics that may be of interest to the target audience of juniors/underclassmen and their families. For example: Paying for College, Essay Writing, the Value of a Liberal Arts Education, Video Game Design Programs, or LGBTQ Student Issues. Be creative! Colleges are encouraged to present on topics of access and equity.
Colleges with a shared affinity, characteristic, or geography:
Groups of colleges may present on their institutions that share some commonality. For example: the BIG10 colleges, HBCUs, Public Colleges in the Northwest, Liberal Arts Colleges in the Midwest.

What is the program's schedule?To accommodate a wide variety of e-learning schedules nationwide, the Strive Virtual College Exploration Week includes a range of times throughout the entire day, on multiple days.
Session start times run from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, daily. (As early as 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Pacific, to as late as 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern.)
When you submit a registration, you may select an available timeslot.

How long is each session?All sessions begin at the top of each hour and are 45 minutes long.
We recommend approximately 30 minutes be allocated for prepared materials with 15 minutes for questions and answers.

When is the registration deadline?We expect all timeslots to fill quickly, so do not delay.
Proposal will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Will colleges receive student contact information?Yes! Participating colleges will securely receive the prospective student information of students who register for their sessions.
Student information will be transmitted to the participating colleges for secure download.

Will the presenters need video or slides?Each presenter will be required to be on video using their own webcam and may also share their screen to present Powerpoint slides, webpages, or photos.
Panelists may turn on and off their webcams and mute/unmute their audio while other representatives are speaking.

Will students be able to ask questions?Yes! Students and families will have the opportunity to use the interactive Question and Answer tool to type questions to the presenters.
Students and families will not have the ability to share their video or audio.

How will the StriveScan team assist?A member of the StriveScan team (Dan, Zak, or Jenn) will be on each session to help assist with technical issues and moderate any questions from the audience.

FAQ's  | College Reps & Counselors
College Representatives: Session proposals are now closed, but we expect to create additional opportunities in the near future. Sign up to receive to be notified
Counselors, IECs, CBOs: Sign up to be notified when new opportunities become available for your students.
Contact us [email protected]


FAQ's  |  Students
Is there a cost for students to participate?No. There is no cost for students to participate.

Will the colleges be able to see or hear me?No. Your camera and microphone will be off, so the college representatives will not be able to see or hear you. (So there’s no need to dress up!)
If you’d like to ask a question, you’ll be able to type your question using the Q&A tool.

Who is the intended audience?The intended audience of the Strive Virtual College Exploration Week is high school juniors, underclassmen, and their families located in the United States.

How do I join the webinar?First, students should register for each panel for which they want to attend.
Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar. (Students will also receive a barcode, but the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event.)
A reminder email and link will be sent again one hour before the session begins.

I cannot attend the session live. Will it be recorded?Yes. Sessions will be recorded and available here. If a student cannot attend a presentation live, they should still register. This will allow us to send a link to the recording when it becomes available. It will also allow the colleges presenting the session to follow up with you directly.
We encourage all students to participate live at the appropriate timeslot so you can ask questions of the panelists.

How will the schedule accommodate students who are e-learning?To accommodate a wide variety of e-learning schedules nationwide, the schedule includes a range of times throughout the entire day, on multiple days.
Session start times run from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time, each day. (As early as 7:00 AM-6:00 PM Pacific, to as late as 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern.)

Can students participate in more than one session?Yes! Students will be encouraged to register and attend multiple sessions on a variety of topics to gain exposure to a range of different colleges and universities.

Do students need to register?Yes. Students are required to register for each session for which they wish to attend.

Is student information shared?When students register for a session, their registration information is shared with only the institutions/organizations presenting the session.
Student information is never shared or sold to other third-parties.
General, non-personally identifiable aggregate information and statistics will be shared with program partners in accordance with our strict Privacy Policy.
Learn more about StriveScan’s secure Privacy and Security practices.

What technology does a student need to participate?The program utilizes Zoom Webinars to host the virtual sessions.
Students may join from any desktop, laptop, Chromebook, tablet, or phone. They do not need a Zoom account.
While broadband wi-fi is recommended, students may participate without wi-fi over their phone’s mobile connection, too.
In response to the current crisis, many telecom providers have agreed not to terminate service to customers due to an inability to pay, opened their wi-fi hotspots to the public, and suspended data limits. More info on the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge
If this is your institution's first time to participate in the Montana Fairs and/or Guide Book Advertisement, we just have a few more steps for you to take before you register.  Please email us @ [email protected]!  Thank you!
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MONTANA  COLLEGE  FAIRS, VIRTUAL EXPLORATION WEEK, ​& GUIDE BOOK
FALL 2020