13 Oct 2010
The Free Event is Open to Dallas ISD Middle and High School Students and Their Parents
DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District will host its annual college fair Las Llaves del Éxito (Keys to Success), from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at the University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Road, in Richardson.
The free fair, which is open to students in grades six through 12 and their parents, is a partnership with area colleges and universities, the Dallas County Community College District, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and other non-profit agencies.
During the fair, students and their parents will learn from college representatives the process and steps that need to be taken to be considered for college admission and financial aid. Other workshops will be available to provide information about topics such as how to choose a college career, obtaining college credits while in high school (dual credit courses), and the importance and demand of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers. Parent sessions include topics such as why should students attend college; high school graduation and college readiness; and financial aid. All sessions will be offered in English and Spanish.
Breakfast will be provided. For more information, please call (214) 378-1771; for assistance in Spanish call (214) 378-1713. You may also visit the Web site http://www.dcccd.edu/keystosuccess or www.dcccd.edu/llavesdelexito.