College graduates and students will hold a discussion aboout succeeding in college that is aimed at high school students.
The talk, “Keys to a Successful College Experience,” is Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Philip AME, 240 Candler Road SE, Atlanta.
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