College Fairs
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Historically Black College Fair
The Department of Postsecondary Education partners with several organizations to coordinate numerous college fairs including the National College Fair and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Historically Black College Fair. We sponsor these fairs to raise awareness among high school students about the numerous postsecondary educational options available to them. Our partners include the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counseling and Trinity Higher Education Corporation. The MLK HBCU College Fair will be held January 13 & 14, 2006, MLK HBCU College Fair at Navy Pier.
The Military College Fair
The Military Area Office sponsors several academic related events throughout the year. During the month of February we will sponsor the fourth annual Military College Fair, to will be held February 10, 2006, at Phoenix Military Academy, 145 South Campbell, Ave. The fair will host representatives from each of the service Academies, The Citadel, VMI, Texas A & M and the Armed Services. Also present will be representatives from several college ROTC Programs. For more Information: contact 773-534-9770.
Area Wide College Fairs
Throughout the year each high school area will sponsor a college fair. For more information please contact the Postsecondary Specialist in each Area (19, 21, 22, 23, 24, Small Schools).
College Tours
The Military Area Office sponsors several tours to colleges and universities across the country. During Spring Break, students will visit USMA, the USNA, Norwich University and the historic Antietam Battlefield in Antietam, MD. This tour will give students an opportunity to visit three very distinctive institutions that focus on leadership and excellence. Before the tour students will receive an orientation packet. The packet contains a series of questions to assist them in their assessment of the college environment. While on the tour, students can ask specific questions of the college admissions officers, meet with students and receive a tour of the campus.
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