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The Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools (ABAFAOILSS) cordially invites you to attend the

7th Annual College Access Workshop
January 10, 2009

College Access Workshop & Fair
Rotunda, Low Library
Check-in begins at 9:00am

College Fair Only
Roone Arledge Auditorium
Alfred Lerner Hall
1:30-3:00pm

Columbia University
Broadway and 116th Street

As you begin to explore your college options, the Association of Black Admissions and Financial Aid Officers of the Ivy League and Sister Schools invites prospective students who are freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in high school and their families to campus for the 7th Annual College Access Workshop.

This event will give you the opportunity to learn more about the college search process, selective college admissions, and financial aid. Don't miss out on this unique occasion to learn about the higher education opportunities available to you!

Registration Information

College Access Workshop & Fair:

The program will begin with a series of panels that discuss how to conduct a successful college search, an overview of selective college admissions, and a presentation on how to finance a college education. Students will end the day by meeting with over 50 representatives from colleges and universities from around the country. The RSVP deadline is January 5, 2009, and early registration is strongly recommended. Space is limited; registration may close before the deadline if we are filled to capacity.

To register for the college access workshop & fair, please click here.

College Fair Only:

If you are only interested in attending the college fair, please register here. Given the space limitations, if you are unable to participate in the access workshop, we encourage you to join us for the college fair from 1:30pm-3:00pm. The RSVP deadline is January 5, 2009, and early registration is strongly recommended

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REGISTER FOR BOTH EVENTS.
PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE OPTION.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Saturday, January 10, 2009
ABAFAOILSS 7th Annual College Access Workshop
Columbia University
Broadway & 116th Street

New York, New York
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Registration
Location: Rotunda, Low Library

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Welcome

10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session I— How to Conduct a Successful College Search
Session II— Overview of Selective College Admissions
Session III— Financing a College Education

11:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Session I— How to Conduct a Successful College Search
Session II— Overview of Selective College Admissions
Session III— Financing a College Education

1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. College Fair
Location: Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall