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Pre-College Informational Session

August 24, 2006

Selecting the right college and applying for scholarships can be a daunting task for high school students and their parents. In an effort to alleviate some of the confusion, Buncombe County Schools has scheduled a district-wide Pre-College Informational Session to be held September 7 at the Asheville Mall.

School counselors from each Buncombe County high school will present information and answer questions pertaining to the college admissions process. The sessions are designed to help parents and students learn more about how to pick the right college/university, how to find scholarships and general information on preparing students for college.

The event will pertain mostly to high school juniors and seniors. The counselors will be available from 6 to 7 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m., and 8 to 9 p.m., in front of the Men’s Section at Dillard’s, across from Hallmark.

On the same evening, the University of North Carolina at Asheville will be hosting College Night at the Asheville Mall for students and parents. “We believe this is a prime opportunity to provide parents with additional information while they are looking at the different colleges and universities that will be there,” says Sonia Logan, the school district’s Director of Student Services.