26th ANNUAL COLLEGE CONNECTION

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2012, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Central Park Hall at Expo Square Fairgrounds – Tulsa, Oklahoma. Enter from 21st Street west of Yale Avenue.

We're looking forward to having all of the colleges, universities and educational support services join us again this year. We are just now gearing up for the event and will be updating out website as participating institutions and schedules are confirmed. Please continue to check back with us for updated information.

WHO: Representatives of over 140 selected colleges, universities, and selected financial and educational services from across the nation will be meeting with students and their parents from public and private high schools throughout Northeastern Oklahoma. This year's event is certain to be bigger and better than ever. 17,000 invitations are mailed to area students' homes!

WHAT: An outstanding no-cost opportunity for area high school juniors and seniors and their parents to learn about all aspects of colleges and universities the students may be interested in attending. Participating colleges will be represented by admissions officers, counselors, well-versed alumni, and/or others qualified to respond to students' and parents' questions. Free literature will be available at virtually every college's display.

WHY: To better enable Tulsa area young people and their parents to make the best possible choice for their individual needs in seeking affordable, high-quality post-secondary educational opportunities.

HOW: The Twenty-Sixth Annual College Connection is a not-for-profit effort of the Edison Preparatory School PTSA. Participating colleges and universities pay a small fee to cover costs of display space, mailings, and printed materials. There is NO COST to attending students and families.