Performing Arts College Fair TOMORROW

Tomorrow, the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) is holding their annual Performing and Visual Arts College Fair at UCLA. Here's a link to the details: http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/pva/Pages/09PLA.aspx

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