*** MEDIA ADVISORY***

High School Students in San Diego Get on the Bus as Part of the AT&T/ California State University “Road to College” Tour

Hoover High School the First San Diego Stop on Statewide Tour Promoting How to Plan for College

WHAT: Students will welcome the “Road to College” bus to Hoover High School, thanks to the $1.6 million, 4-year “Steps to College Success” effort by California State University and AT&T California to increase college access for students in underserved communities. 

More than 100 students will climb aboard a 40-foot highly-decorated bus complete with internet-ready laptops where students can take virtual tours of all 23 CSU campuses, fill out a college application and receive information on financial aid and scholarships.

A traveling street team of university representatives will be on hand to help the high school groups navigate the web pages and answer questions.

WHERE:

Hoover High School
4474 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, California 92115

WHEN:

September 26, 2008
Bus exterior available for media opportunities:  6 a.m.
Formal program begins at 8 a.m

WHO:

• Stephen Weber, President, San Diego State University
• Greg Cox, Chairman of the San Diego Board of Supervisors
• Chuck Podhorsky, Principal, Hoover High School
• Road to College Street Team of CSU Students and Staff
• Hoover High School Students

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Video and photography opportunities with student participants and the street team
will be available before and after the program.

CONTACT:

Erik Fallis, 562-951-4800 / 562-477-7317

Contact: Erik Fallis
(562) 951-4800

More on the AT&T/CSU Road to College Tour Photo Gallery: See images from 'Road To College' events around the state AT&T/ CSU Road to College Tour: See the tour website with schedule, images and more Background: About the AT&T/CSU partnership and program Related Press Releases: — CSU/AT&T 'Road to College' Announcement — 'Road to College' Kick-off Event in Sacramento AT&T Foundation Preparing for Cal State Admissions: How to Get to College: An easy to use guide about CSU admissions Multimedia: Slideshow presentation of How to Get to College CSU Mentor: CSU's online application and college planner Para ver en Español (.pdf)