More than 35 colleges, universities and trade organizations attended the 2022 College and Career Fair at Ossining High School on October 27. OHS sophomores, juniors and seniors filled the gymnasium in three separate sessions to talk with admissions and career representatives.
“During the sophomore session, every single table had a group of students talking to a rep,” said Johannah Moran, OHS School Counselor. “We want to have students thinking about college early on, so I think this is a huge success.”
Ms. Moran said she hopes students not only get valuable information about their post-secondary options, but also learn how to engage with college and career representatives and know what questions to ask.
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“I’m hoping to learn about the different schools, especially their sports programs, said OHS sophomore Keyla Rea. “I feel like I got all the perfect information I was looking for from each school.”
OHS junior Giancarlo Barzallo attended the fair seeking prospects for medical school.
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“My focus is to major in medicine, and I found a few schools that can give me that opportunity, so it’s a win for me,” Giancarlo said.
Lisandra Cabrera, a senior interested in the fashion industry, said she was excited for the opportunity to speak with a representative from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
“I’m here today to learn more about the schools and what they offer, especially their internships and how they can help students connect to the real world,” she said.
Along with the many colleges and universities that attended the OHS College and Career Fair, the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines, and the Ossining Police Department also participated in the event to educate students on various post-secondary opportunities within their respective agencies.
“College is accessible for everyone, so whether students think their grades aren’t the best or they can’t afford it, we want to show them that’s not the case, and we will work with every student who wants to attend STAC,” said Marina Fladung, the Regional Admissions Coordinator for St. Thomas Aquinas College.
