CollegeWeekLive, World's Largest College Fair, Expands Annual Schedule

CollegeWeekLive Fall Expands to Four Days, November 4th to 7th. Events Added for Student Test Preparation, ACT Admissions and Guidance Counselor Professional Development to Meet Growing Demand.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 11, 2009

CollegeWeekLive, the world's largest college fair, today announced that it is expanding the schedule for its popular online virtual admissions events in multiple ways. CollegeWeekLive's blockbuster Autumn college fair, which meets annually in November, will be expanding from two days to four to satisfy demand. CollegeWeekLive Fall will be held from Wednesday November 4 through Saturday November 7 to meet the admissions information needs of college-bound students and their parents.

In addition, CollegeWeekLive will add these events to its annual schedule:

•     A special one day event on September 17 focused on standardized test preparation, scheduled in advance of the Fall SAT and ACT student testing dates.
•     In collaboration with ACT, an ACT Training Series event titled, "Navigating Today's Admissions Waters" for college admissions officers, scheduled for Thursday August 6.
•     In collaboration with ACT, an ACT Training Series event which is a professional development day for high school guidance counselors, scheduled for Thursday October 8.
•     Virtual Open Houses, dedicated days that showcase a specific college, have been confirmed for Texas Tech University on Tuesday June 30, University of Mary on Sunday October 4, and University of New Haven on Sunday December 6, respectively.

"We are delighted that we are able to expand to meet the admissions needs of college-bound high school students and their families with our online events," said Robert Rosenbloom, CEO of PlatformQ, the producer of CollegeWeekLive. "We feel proud that we are able to help students and their families explore colleges and admissions related topics online in a live environment, saving time and money in these cost-conscious times."

"ACT is committed to helping people achieve education and workplace success, and we believe our coherent solutions help our education partners meet the demands of an evolving global marketplace," said Steve Kappler, AVP for ACT. "We are pleased to partner with PlatformQ to help guidance counselors and college admissions representatives across the country understand how ACT can empower them to help students achieve college and career success."

CollegeWeekLive is the breakthrough online college fair that has been featured on ABC News, FOX, CBS, USA Today and other media outlets.

CollegeWeekLive brings colleges and prospective students together online, transcending time and distance. CollegeWeeklive events are free to register and attend, and offer high school students an opportunity to meet and text chat with admissions representatives from hundreds of colleges and view live streaming video presentations featuring admissions experts. Attendees can text in questions to be answered by presenters on the spot. To learn more or register for an upcoming CollegeWeekLive event, visit CollegeWeekLive To exhibit, contact Mike Garvin at 617.938.6004 or email exhibit @ CollegeWeekLive.com.

2009 Events
Thursday, Jun 30, 2009    Texas Tech University, Virtual Open House @ CollegeWeekLive
Thursday Aug 6, 2009    ACT Training Series, "Navigating the Admissions Waters"
Thursday, Sep 17, 2009    CollegeWeekLive Test Prep
Sunday, Oct 04, 2009    University of Mary Virtual Open House @ CollegeWeekLive
Thursday, Oct 08, 2009    ACT Training Series for Guidance Counselors
Wednesday, Nov 04, 2009    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Thursday, Nov 05, 2009    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Friday, Novr 06, 2009    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Saturday, Nov 07, 2009    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Sunday, Dec 06, 2009    University of New Haven, Virtual Open House @ CollegeWeekLive

2010 Events
Thursday, Jan 14, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Paying for College
Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Spring
Thursday, Mar 25, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Spring
Thursday, Aug 05, 2010    ACT Training Series, "Navigating the Admissions Waters"
Thursday, Sep 16, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Test Prep
Thursday, Oct 07, 2010    ACT Training Series for Guidance Counselors
Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Thursday, Nov 04, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Friday, Nov 05, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Fall
Saturday, Nov 06, 2010    CollegeWeekLive Fall

About CollegeWeekLive:
CollegeWeekLive is the world's biggest college fair and it meets entirely online. With hundreds of colleges and universities exhibiting and more than 150,000 registrants, the event revolutionizes college admissions, making the process easier and more cost-effective by bringing students, parents, counselors and colleges together online, transcending time and distance. CollegeWeekLive is free service for students and parents.

CollegeWeekLive is produced by PlatformQ, whose mission is to connect people, companies, organizations and associations worldwide to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders through proven interactive tools at online events.

CollegeWeekLive and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

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