2006 Press Releases

April 6, 2006

THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE FAIR RETURNS TO MIAMI BEACH

New York, April 2006 –Florida high school students will enjoy the college planning process when they attend the CollegeBound Expo held on April 22nd at the Miami Beach Convention Center (Hall A). Hosted by The CollegeBound Network and CB Teen Magazine, this free event will not only aid students in their transition to college, but also get them excited while they learn and discover all aspects of college life. It provides four hours of fun with extensive college planning and decision-making resources on hand.

“The CollegeBound Expo is not the typical college fair,” says Luciano Rammairone, CEO.  It’s organized in way that provides students with essential college-prep information while creating an exciting energy with fashion shows, celebrity appearances, and prizes.”

Among the CB Expo activities:

• Colleges & Universities
• More than $175,000 in Scholarship Info
• Workshops in English & Spanish
• Live DJ Music
• Celebrity Appearances (Judge Alex E. Ferrer, Jose from "The Real World Key West," WWE Superstar Chris Nowinski, “South of Nowhere” star Matt Cohen, etc.)
• Fashion Shows
• Prize Giveaways
• Free Prom Dresses from Becca’s Closet
• FREE ADMISSION
• And more!!

This year’s CollegeBound Expo is sponsored by Azzure Denim, Becca’s Closet, Bic Soleil, The Code Jeans, Dollhouse, In Control curious Britney Spears, Indigo Red, Lot 29, MJ Soffe, mtvU, Nelnet, NYC New York Color, The Sallie Mae Fund, Southpole, StudentRewards, Talent Rock, Tiffany Designs, and UltimateProms.

Admission to the CollegeBound Expo is FREE.  All high school students and parents are invited to the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, on April 22, 2006 from 1-5 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register online at www.CollegeBound.net/cbexpo.

About The CollegeBound Network

Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked in partnership with America's colleges, universities, Fortune 500 companies, military branches, and leading educational companies to help students achieve their academic and lifestyle goals. The CollegeBound Network's suite of products includes The CollegeBound Network Web sites visited by more than 1 million visitors per month and CollegeBound Teen magazine, which boasts a national circulation of 1.2 million readers.

CBN also specializes in connecting learners at all stages of life with information about educational opportunities not only at traditional colleges and universities, but career education and vocational training schools as well, including industry-specific study within the fields of art and design, business, IT, culinary arts, health care, beauty, massage, Oriental medicine, and more. 

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