Admission office to host fall open house Nov. 11

RELEASED: Oct. 28, 2006

DANVILLE, KY—Prospective students wanting to learn more about Centre College and the college admission process will have an opportunity to explore the campus and hear a series of presentations during the fall open house Saturday, Nov. 11.

The fall open house is specially planned days for high school seniors and their families to visit campus. All involved will have the chance to sit in on insightful sessions about college essay writing, admission, scholarships and financial aid. Prospective students will also have the opportunity to talk candidly with current students about the "Centre Experience."

"The fall open house will give seniors an opportunity to become better acquainted with Centre and see first hand the educational possibilities that are here for them," said J. Carey Thompson, dean of admission and student financial planning. "We're always excited to host the seniors each fall."

For more information on the open house or about Centre, contact the admission office at (800) 423-6236 or email admission@centre.edu. To learn more about visiting campus go to www.centre.edu/web/admission/visit.html.

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