@rrob, D and I went to the Tysons’ Corner CTCL event last year. It was very nicely done. The best part really was the director’s presentation because she made it very clear to the students and parents that the students are not only capable but also desirable applicants. (That’s not always clear in competitive environment of some Fairfax high schools).
At the end of her speech, the director advised people to sit back and chill for 10-15 minutes before going to the “fair” portion of the event. She was right. Some attendees just picked up brochures and left. D was able to talk to reps at Hampshire, Puget Sound and Willamette for several minutes. She ended up applying to Willamette and nixed Hampshire based on her chats.