CollegeWeekLive’s Online College Fair Sets New Record as “World’s Largest Virtual Event” Web-Based Virtual College Fair Surpasses Prior Success in Event Attendance, Participation, Program Conten
2008-04-01 07:56:00
CollegeWeekLive’s Online College Fair Sets New Record as “World’s Largest Virtual Event”
Web-Based Virtual College Fair Surpasses Prior Success in Event Attendance, Participation, Program Conten
BOSTON, MA–( EMWNews – April 1, 2008) – Last week on March 25 and 26, 2008,
CollegeWeekLive (http://www.collegeweeklive.com), hosted a record-setting
online event: the largest-ever virtual
college fair. During this free Web-enabled 2-day gathering, students,
parents and guidance counselors from across North America, Europe, Asia,
Africa and South America used the latest Internet technologies — including
live video chat, live webcasts, and virtual environments — to connect with
one another — as well as with admissions officers and leading college
experts.
“CollegeWeekLive-March 2008 was a resounding success all around, surpassing
expectations and building on the momentum of the first CollegeWeekLive in
November 2007,” said Robert Rosenbloom, President of PlatformQ, the
producer of CollegeWeekLive. “Based on attendee feedback showing
overwhelming enthusiasm on their event experiences, we’re happy to see that
CollegeWeekLive has established itself as a solid brand and valued resource
in the eyes of those who are active in the college search process:
students, parents, counselors and admissions staff at colleges themselves.”
CollegeWeekLive-March 2008 significantly exceeded the size, scope, and
content of the inaugural November 2007 event,
as shown by these bottom-line numbers:
— Over 40,000 participants registered to attend last week’s event: three
times the number of the original CollegeWeekLive event in November 2007.
— A global online event which attracted attendees from more than 40
countries worldwide.
— 300+ college admissions representatives across North America from over
150 universities and
colleges interacted with visitors at the event. Participating schools
hosted 3-D virtual booths in the event’s “College Hall” tradeshow exhibit
area.
streaming video presentations from experts on college choice,
admission, financial aid from satellite studios in Boston, New York, Los
Angeles, and Washington.
— Attendees engaged directly with 60 current
undergraduates at schools from Hawaii to London through interactive
LIVE video chat sessions.
— A new track of interactive Web video panels featuring a host of
successful young professionals who shared career insights on
their personal experiences across a range of fields.
Doors Are Still Open
While the ‘live’ interactions of CollegeWeekLive are now over — anyone who
attended, or would still like to access the event’s content, can do so by
registering at www.collegeweeklive.com.
Archived content and information includes:
— Streaming video presentations (expert keynotes, student chats, career
sessions)
— Downloadable materials from participating colleges’ virtual booths, and
more.
Kudos for CollegeWeekLive From Its Participants:
Students:
“I was amazed that CollegeWeekLive let me acquire so much knowledge right
from my computer at home and in the most non-intimidating manner ever. I
was very impressed that I was able to connect with so many admissions
counselors and that they took the time to answer my personal questions.
Thank you so much!!” — Kendre
“I enjoyed all the aspects of CollegeWeekLive. I especially enjoyed the
live video chats with other students.” — Elizabeth
“I loved how everything that I need about the colleges that I am looking at
is all in one place.” — Diane
Parents:
“The long hours of CollegeWeekLive helped me to fit this in my schedule.
The speakers were amazing and bursting with so much useful information.” —
Kim
Speakers:
“I absolutely loved CollegeWeekLive’s interactive format,” said Jaye J.
Fenderson, a keynote presenter during CollegeWeekLive. Popular college
advice columnist & author of “Seventeen’s Guide to Getting Into
College,” Fenderson added: “The ability to interact LIVE with an online
global audience was a tremendously rewarding experience for me as a
speaker. It gave me a real sense of students’ and parents’ pressing
concerns about college, and then furnished an opportunity for me to
immediately address them in real-time through a format that allowed
hundreds of others to join the conversation.”
About CollegeWeekLive
CollegeWeekLive is a unique virtual event designed to allow people involved
in the college admissions process (students, parents, teachers, counselors,
colleges and universities) to connect and successfully interact with one
another in ways that are impossible at physical events, through powerful
Web-based software and services. PlatformQ, the producer of the
CollegeWeekLive, is a new company whose mission is to leverage the
accessibility of online events to connect individuals, companies and
organizations — across North America and internationally — who might
otherwise not be able to travel to physical events or communicate with
leading experts or thought leaders.
Visit www.collegeweeklive.com.
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