2009 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR - MIAMI

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) takes its commitment to the continuing education of its students seriously by providing them and their parents opportunities to learn about post-graduation options. South Florida students and parents can meet representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities at the 2009 National College Fair in Miami from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2009, at the Miami Mart Airport Hotel, 777 N.W. 72 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33126.

This free event allows students and others to meet with these representatives to get their questions answered.  Information sessions on financial aid, college planning, and admission and testing requirements will be offered. Counseling and computer centers will allow students to access career interest surveys and information about college preparation, admissions, and scholarships.

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and M-DCPS are sponsors of the event.  School Board Member Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman is co-chair of the National College Fair's local committee.  Every year, NACAC sponsors fairs in 50 cities across the country; these fairs attract more than 800,000 students and parents.

For more information, contact the College Fair Hotline at 305-995-1743 or visit http://www.nacacnet.org.