Article: First-time college fair designed to help central city students

By TOM TOLAN

A college fair on Friday is designed to make central city students more knowledgeable about applying for and attending college.

Tracey Dent, the event's organizer, says that representatives from 23 colleges will be at the fair, which will be held at the COA Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh St. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dent, an accountant who does charitable work around the north side through his Peace for Change Alliance, said he expects at least 750 middle school and high school students at the fair. Geoff Lowry, Goldin Center director, says the center is a co-sponsor. The center is part of COA Youth and Family Centers.

At the fair, students will be able to learn ...

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