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College Night expected to draw 70 schools Tuesday
By Melanie Lekocevic
Hudson-Catskill Newspapers
Choosing a college or university can be a daunting prospect, but with information at your fingertips, the choice can become much more clear.
That’s why each year, Columbia-Greene Community College holds an expansive College Night for both high school students and adults looking to return to school, and this year’s event is expected to attract more than 70 colleges and universities from around the northeast.
“We have a wide variety of colleges that will be represented, from two-year community colleges to four-year colleges and universities,” said Allen Kovler, director of Public Relations for C-GCC.
College Night will be held in the school’s gymnasium at its Greenport campus from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by C-GCC and the school counselors’ associations of Columbia and Greene counties.
Typically, College Night draws 1,000 people or more each year.
“College Night attracts primarily high school students, but we also get older adult students because it is great one-stop shopping for colleges,” Kovler said. “We will have admissions people from the schools, and visitors can pick up brochures and information. It’s a good place to ask questions, and sort out your thoughts and choices. For high school sophomores and juniors, it is a great place to start.”
A number of public schools will have representatives discussing their programs and admissions policies, including State University of New York colleges at New Paltz, Potsdam, Stony Brook and Cobleskill. There will also be numerous private schools including Siena, College of St. Rose, Marist, Concordia, Ithaca, St. Thomas Aquinas, University of New Haven and more.
School representatives will be on hand to discuss their academic programs, admissions procedures and financial aid options. C-GCC officials say College Night is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn about the application process and the programs that are out there.
“Everyone is welcome. College Night is an excellent opportunity for students and their families to discover a world of diverse educational programs,” said Christine Pepitone, director of admissions at C-GCC.
While College Night typically attracts lots of high school students, older applicants who are returning to school — especially in a dire economy — can also explore their educational options.
“In today’s economy, it is even more important that students are exposed to ideas and options that are out there, including older students who are trying to retool their careers,” Kovler said. “There are a number of people who can benefit from this.”
For more information about Tuesday’s College Night, call the school’s admissions office at (518) 828-4181.
That’s why each year, Columbia-Greene Community College holds an expansive College Night for both high school students and adults looking to return to school, and this year’s event is expected to attract more than 70 colleges and universities from around the northeast.
“We have a wide variety of colleges that will be represented, from two-year community colleges to four-year colleges and universities,” said Allen Kovler, director of Public Relations for C-GCC.
College Night will be held in the school’s gymnasium at its Greenport campus from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by C-GCC and the school counselors’ associations of Columbia and Greene counties.
Typically, College Night draws 1,000 people or more each year.
“College Night attracts primarily high school students, but we also get older adult students because it is great one-stop shopping for colleges,” Kovler said. “We will have admissions people from the schools, and visitors can pick up brochures and information. It’s a good place to ask questions, and sort out your thoughts and choices. For high school sophomores and juniors, it is a great place to start.”
A number of public schools will have representatives discussing their programs and admissions policies, including State University of New York colleges at New Paltz, Potsdam, Stony Brook and Cobleskill. There will also be numerous private schools including Siena, College of St. Rose, Marist, Concordia, Ithaca, St. Thomas Aquinas, University of New Haven and more.
School representatives will be on hand to discuss their academic programs, admissions procedures and financial aid options. C-GCC officials say College Night is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn about the application process and the programs that are out there.
“Everyone is welcome. College Night is an excellent opportunity for students and their families to discover a world of diverse educational programs,” said Christine Pepitone, director of admissions at C-GCC.
While College Night typically attracts lots of high school students, older applicants who are returning to school — especially in a dire economy — can also explore their educational options.
“In today’s economy, it is even more important that students are exposed to ideas and options that are out there, including older students who are trying to retool their careers,” Kovler said. “There are a number of people who can benefit from this.”
For more information about Tuesday’s College Night, call the school’s admissions office at (518) 828-4181.
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