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UC Systems Schools Host Online College Fair

The University of California System has partnered with CollegeWeekLive to host a virtual college fair.

BOSTON, MA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 07, 2015 - On October 8th, college-bound students and their families are invited to log-in to UC System Day and live chat with admissions counselors and current students from some of the best public universities in the world, including:

  •     University of California, Berkeley
  •     University of California, Davis
  •     University of California, Los Angeles
  •     University of California, Merced
  •     University of California, Riverside
  •     University of California, San Diego
  •     University of California, Santa Barbara
  • “Students from all over the world are keenly interested in UC campuses, each a world-class research university," said Michael Treviño, Director of Admission for the University of California, Office of the President. "Our virtual college fair gives students an opportunity to hear directly from each distinct campus community and get personal advice during their college search. It's a huge help for families, whether they're just starting their college search or they're working on narrowing down their list of schools to apply to.”

    Held between 2:00-11:00PM EDT, UC System Day is a chance to watch live video presentations from UC campuses and ask questions about admissions, degree programs, campus life, and more. Students can also enter to win a $1,000 scholarship, just for researching schools during the event.

    “Virtual college fairs offer a convenient way for families to gain expert advice and firsthand knowledge as they navigate the college admissions process,” said CWL President Sumant Mauskar. “We’re thrilled that the University of California System has selected CollegeWeekLive to enable students, parents, and counselors to connect with them online.”

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