“College Expo provides students with the opportunity to meet and greet actual representatives from colleges, learn about different majors and to start believing ‘This is something I can do,’” Rifilato said.

The College Expo is the cumulating event of the District’s month-long push to get information to students regarding higher education, Rifilato said. Speakers have dropped by to teach students how to write personal statements, afterschool help at the College and Career Center was made available and the District printed a newsletter informing students about important deadlines, college requirements and more.

“The District is pleased with what we’ve seen our students achieve these past few years and we want to see them excel after they move on,” said Board President Ed Hengler. “One of the surest ways to do that is to show them that college doesn’t have to just be a dream, but a reality. With the College Expo, we’re giving them the tools to make those dreams happen.”