Students throughout San Diego Unified participated in the National Hispanic College Fair, on Friday, November 30, 2018. The event was held at the University of San Diego: Hahn Center, they hosted more than 35 colleges and universities. The wonderful 1-on-1 representatives provided insight information on admissions, colleges, majors and campus life for 11th and 12th grade students. Point Loma High School student, Abraham Arana, was excited about exploring the different options available to him and connecting with multitude of representatives.
The National Hispanic College Fair has partnered with San Diego Unified counselors to provide this free opportunity for high schools. Jaime Chavez, intervention counselors, took over 48 students San Diego High School and was already planning on increasing opportunities for students next year. School counselors work on creating connections for students, Dave Silva, Head Counselor of Mira Mesa High School highlighted the importance of connecting students with colleges representatives he shared “they give them information and tell them that college is accessible and they can go” an important message that continues to encourage our students to pursue their post-secondary dreams.
