Lapeer East College Night 2009 sets new participation record with 554 parents, students

The annual “College Night” at Lapeer East High School drew a record crowd of students and parents to hear from representatives of 53 colleges and universities on Monday, October 19th.

A total of 554 students and parents signed in at the event, up from 406 and 420, who signed in during 2007 and 2008.

The one-stop shopping has proven popular with parents and students during times of high gas prices. The representatives of the various institutions provided information on academic programs, admission criteria, housing and scholarship and financial aid.

Parents and students from Lapeer East and Lapeer West made up 87 percent from and 13 percent were from outside the District, including high school students from Imlay City, Almont, Brandon, Brown City, LakeVille, North Branch, Dryden, Oxford and home schooled students.

“We are thankful to our parents and students for participating in this event and especially thankful to the many colleges and universities who send representatives who bring vital information to help students make one of the most important decisions in their lives,” said Lapeer East counselor Susan Wilmers, who coordinates the event. “We are very pleased with the increased parent participation this year.”

College Night 2009 - Tonight at Lapeer East High School

Just a reminder that more than 50 colleges and universities will be on hand tonight, October 19th, at Lapeer East High School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to meet with students and parents about college programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to do some one-stop college shopping without having to drive all over Michigan or the country to do so.

The event is open to anyone, inside the District or not. The school is located at 933 S. Saginaw Street across from the Lapeer Recreation Center.

College Night 2009 set for October 19th at East

Lapeer East High School’s “College Night,” an event that has been popular with hundreds of area families each year, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, October 19th at the high school, 933 S. Saginaw Street in Lapeer. (Photo from the 2008 event)

Organized by East’s counseling staff, the College Night event is a one-stop shopping chance for students and parents to get information about dozens of colleges and universities, including nearly all of Michigan’s public and private post-secondary education programs.

Last year’s event included 56 post-secondary education programs, including community colleges within an hour radius and many technical schools. Many out-of-state colleges and universities also participate in College Night.

Lapeer East counselors will also present sessions on financial aid, college applications and testing.
For further information contact the Lapeer East counseling office at (810) 667-2418, ext. 4, or Counselor Susan Wilmers at (810) 667-2418, ext. 3124.

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