East to host regional college fair Thursday

Students from six area high schools participate in the Columbus College Fair at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Columbus East hosted the event which featured representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities. Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Students from six area high schools participate in the Columbus College Fair at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Columbus East hosted the event which featured representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

COLUMBUS, Ind. — More than 80 colleges and universities will be represented at Thursday’s regional college fair hosted by Columbus East High School.

The college fair will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the main gallery level of Columbus East, 230 S. Marr Road, where high school juniors and seniors — and their parents — will be able to talk to representatives about post-graduation opportunities and college admissions.

Columbus North, CSA – New Tech, Hauser, Columbus Christian and Columbus East have committed to participate, said Allison Clark, Columbus East college and scholarship coordinator.

Students sign up at their home school and bus, or drive in groups, to Columbus East. Parents are particularly encouraged to attend, Clark said.

Information: clarka@bcsc.k12.in.us or call 812-376-4399 or through your high school guidance department