BY ELENA VALDEZ
College is seen as an increasingly necessary second step for many students after graduating high school. High schools have responded accordingly by hosting college fairs and programs for students, and CCHS is no exception.
The school will be hosting the annual College and Career Fair on February 13 in the school’s cafeteria, along with separate seminars in some classrooms on the first floor of the 3400 building. The college fair is offered to help students recognize the opportunities available to them with a post-secondary education.
Deciding on which colleges to apply for can be intimidating for many students, and the admission process is largely viewed a stressful time in one’s life. CCHS teachers and other college advisors will be giving information sessions throughout the Tuesday night, starting at 6:30 p.m. and lasting roughly 35 minutes each. The topics range from standardized testing and EOC requirements to financial aid, dual enrollment and early admission.
The majority of the universities partaking in the College and Career Fair are located in Florida, but there will be a few representatives from out of state schools as well.
The following schools will be attending and answering any questions:
- Asa College – Miami Campus
- Aveda Institute South Florida
- Barry University
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Broward College
- Broward Honors College
- Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Dept.
- Broward Tutorial Services
- Earlham College
- Edward Waters College
- FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles Campus
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Florida International University
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Florida SouthWestern State College
- Florida State University
- Full Sail University
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia Southwestern State University
- Georgia State University
- Huntington Learning Center Pines
- International College Counselors
- Johnson & Wales University, Providence
- Junior Achievement of South Florida
- Keiser University – New Port Richey
- LIM College
- Lees-McRae College
- Liberty University
- Lynn University
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Mathnasium of Cooper City
- Memorial Healthcare System – MHW Rehab
- Memorial Healthcare System – JDCH U18 Sports Medicine
- Memorial Healthcare System – MRH Trauma Services
- Mississippi State University
- New College of Florida
- New York Film Academy – New York City
- Nova Southeastern University
- Ohio State University-Main Campus
- SUNY Cortland
- Sacred Heart University
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- Seton Hall University
- Broward Technical Colleges – Gaming Simulation
- Broward Technical Colleges – Dental Lab
- Sheridan Technical College
- South Florida Apprenticeship – Operating Engineers
- South Florida Apprenticeship – FL Department of Education
- South Florida Apprenticeship – IBEW Apprenticeship
- St. John’s University
- St. Thomas University
- The Bougainvilla House
- The University of Alabama
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Trinity College of Florida
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Marines
- US Air Force Academy
- University of Central Florida
- University of East London
- University of Florida
- University of Maryland, College Park
- University of New Hampshire
- University of North Florida
- University of Notre Dame
- University of South Florida
- University of Tampa
- University of West Florida
- Valdosta State University
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