FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, February 27, 2009

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

STUDENTS EXPLORE THEIR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
AT THE 2009 NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR

MIAMI – More than 10,000 students and parents attended the 2009 National College Fair, held on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel.  Representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities were on hand to answer questions regarding financial aid, college planning, and admission and testing requirements.  The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools sponsored the free event.

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Editor’s Note: Photo attached.

College Fair

School Board Member Perla Tabares Hantman (left), co-chair of the Miami National College Fair local committee, and Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho discuss college options with students at the 2009 College Fair.

 

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