The Wilson High School Counseling Department hosted the 2nd Annual HBCU College Expo on Thursday, February 20, 2019. Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the region had representatives there including, Spelman College, Morris College, Shaw University, Denmark Tech College, Claflin University, Allen University, St. Augustine University, Morgan State University and South Carolina State University. Students were able to meet and interview with admissions counselors from the schools and were instructed by guidance counselors to bring copies of their transcripts and test scores. College and university admission counselors were able to offer on-site admissions and scholarships. By the end of the event, over 200 students were accepted and 88 students received scholarships in the total amount of $340,000. Wilson Principal Eric Robinson said that the on -campus college expo was a unique opportunity for students. “It is important to provide students oncampus opportunities to meet with colleges since many students are unable to travel to visit college campuses,” Robinson said. “What made the HBCU Fair even more significant was that colleges gave acceptance letters to students that qualified the same day.”
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