The sixth annual Black College Expo hosted almost 3,000 high school students from across San Diego County. Many students were accepted on the spot and even awarded scholarships with qualifying transcripts.
The sixth annual Black College Expo in Southeast San Diego was attended by almost 3,000 high school students from across the county, Thursday.
The student attendees included Kaylie Thaxton-Barney, 17, a senior at San Pasqual High School in Escondido."I’m going to study radiology and I’m hoping to become a traveling MRI technician," she told KPBS News. “Yes, it’s for students 11th and 12th graders can get accepted on the spot, college transfer students can get accepted on the spot, but it’s also an opportunity for adult learners to find out what’s available for them to elevate their game," Price said.Admissions counselor Jennifer Rhodes helps Aaliyah Bonner, 17, with application information for Texas Southern University which is a historically Black College or University in Houston, San Diego, Calif., January 26, 2023.
“I’ll go anywhere. I’m not scared of any limitations. I think it’s worth it to take a risk," said Princess Galvan, 17.
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