GCS conducts College Expo 2012
Join us! Talk to college representatives and find out how to get a college
scholarship. “Expand Your Horizons” at the first annual GCS College Expo.
Gastonia, N.C. – Want to learn more about the college of your choice or how
to get a college scholarship? Pick up tips on taking the SAT or ACT? Well
here’s your chance and it’s free.
Gaston County Schools will conduct the first annual College Expo 2012 on
Saturday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Gastonia Conference
Center in downtown Gastonia. The event is co-sponsored by the Alliance for
Children & Youth and Communities In Schools.
Students and parents, here’s your opportunity to:
- Find out how to get a college scholarship and financial aid
- Learn how to market yourself to colleges, select a college and hear about
college life
- Pick-up tips on taking the SAT and ACT, and much more
Representatives from 28 colleges and universities throughout the southeast will
be on hand to answer questions, give out college literature and provide
information on applying for a scholarship or financial aid, etc. Admission is
free to students and parents.
High school and middle school students and their parents from Gaston County
and surrounding areas including, Cleveland, Lincoln, Cabarrus and Catawba
Counties are invited to attend this exciting event. Students who are
interested in attending college – don’t miss this exciting opportunity.
Drop-in, browse around and meet college experts. Exciting door prizes offered
by local merchants. For more information check us out on the GCS website
at www.gaston.k12.nc.us. or call Brent Boone, executive director of high
schools, at (704) 810-7311.