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October 16, 2006
College Preparatory Workshops by The New York Times
Preparing for College: How to Navigate College Admissions and Financing.
Venues: Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
NEW YORK, Oct 16, 2006 -- The New York Times announced today that it will present a second series of college preparatory panel discussions this fall at key venues in Brooklyn, Queens and on Long Island. The Times conducted a similar series of workshops in April 2006. The new series, called "Preparing for College: How to Navigate College Admissions and Financing" and sponsored again by Astoria Federal Savings, will offer panels of college admissions and financing experts who will provide comprehensive information on the college admissions process, strategies for financing a college education and tips on money management for students. The panel will also discuss coping methods for stressed families contending with one of life's milestones - sending a child to college. Each panel will be moderated by a New York Times representative and will be free to the public.
"The New York Times believes strongly that a college education is an essential step for young people to take in building bright futures for themselves and our country," said Alyse Myers, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, The New York Times Media Group.
The four panel discussions will be held at the following schools:
• Wednesday, October 18, 7 p.m., Massapequa High School, Massapequa, Long Island
• Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m., Townsend Harris High School, Flushing, Queens
• Wednesday, October 25, 7 p.m., Huntington High School, Huntington, Long Island
• Thursday, November 9, 7 p.m., Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn
"Through our Education First initiative, which promotes lifelong learning for people of all ages, we're pleased to be able to work closely with The New York Times and our education partners from Massapequa, Townsend Harris, Huntington and Edward R. Murrow High Schools to bring these hands-on workshops to the many communities we serve," said Brian Edwards, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing, Astoria Federal Savings. "We invite parents, teens and other family members to attend the evening programs. It's a great opportunity to gain more knowledge about how to successfully prepare for higher education."
Information about specific events is available at www.nytimes-community.com. All events are free, but advance registration is requested.
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