On Saturday, March 28, 2026, NSHSS welcomed members and their families to an unforgettable Member Event at the University of California, Los Angeles!
This one-day event included a networking breakfast, helpful information sessions, a College & Career Fair, and educational sessions. The event ended with the NSHSS Member Recognition Ceremony, where each member was honored and received an NSHSS medallion for their academic achievements!
This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be sent to ticket holders 2 days before the event.
Attendees will check in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets, and members will receive name badges.
Attendees will be able to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors. NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for all event participants to enjoy while they speak to exhibitors and other members!
Engage with all of the educational resources and organizations present in the CCF to help inform your colleague pursuits and applications.
NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus; then, UCLA admissions staff or students will guide them through an informative presentation about the university.
Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how personalized college advising can give students a meaningful edge in the college application process. You’ll learn how one-on-one guidance from experienced advisors supports students at every stage, from crafting standout admissions essays to navigating financial aid and preparing for alumni interviews.
By the end of the session, you’ll understand how individualized advising helps students from all backgrounds approach college applications with confidence, clarity, and a strategic plan tailored to their goals.
In this session, test prep expert Leia LeMaster Horton, M.Ed., founder of Horton Test Prep, shares proven strategies to help students raise their ACT, CLT, and SAT scores and position themselves for significant merit-based scholarships. Families will learn how strong test scores can open doors to top universities and reduce college costs.
Get your questions answered directly by the experts during our “Ask a College Admissions Rep” Panel! Hear firsthand from admissions professionals as they share insider tips on applications, what colleges look for in applicants, and how you can stand out in the admissions process.
College Rep Panelists: Santa Monica College (Angela Lee), Gurnick Academy (Keana Jarvis, Campus Director
We invite you to return to our college fair and continue conversations with admissions representatives and other top corporate leaders, tour and explore the UCLA campus, and visit nearby eateries for lunch on your own.
Hear from a panel of NSHSS Scholarship winners about how to find and apply for scholarships and stand out in your applications!
Unlock the secrets to apply, afford, and succeed in college admissions. Get the roadmap for crucial strategies, navigating deadlines, maximizing acceptance opportunities, and demystifying the financial aid landscape, essential for everyone regardless of graduation year.
As an NSHSS family, you’ve already demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. This workshop helps you turn strong performance into a clear, strategic college admissions plan.
NSHSS members will hear from students at UCLA about their transition to college, what it takes to be a successful student at UCLA, and what life is like on campus, with a live Q&A!
Explore how National Student Leadership Conference helps students turn summer break into a powerful launchpad for future success in our featured session, Making the Most of Your Summer Vacation. Discover how immersive, career-focused programs in fields like medicine, business, engineering, and the arts provide hands-on experience, leadership development, and a true taste of college life. Learn how NSLC empowers students to build confidence, clarify goals, and make every summer count.
Discover what makes Summer Discovery a leader in transformative pre-college experiences with our spotlight session, Pre-College Academic Enrichment That Delivers Results. Learn how immersive summer programs hosted at top universities help students build academic confidence, explore future majors, and strengthen their college applications. This session will highlight how Summer Discovery empowers students to thrive both in high school and beyond.
Winners of NSHSS scholarships will be presented on stage, hear congratulatory remarks, and then all present NSHSS members will receive their own NSHSS honor medallion in this closing ceremony.
Exhibitor Agenda: Saturday, March 28, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-up
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: College & Career Fair Open
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM: College & Career Fair Closed (doors will be closed, exhibitors can leave during this time)
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM: College & Career Fair Open
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-out
Main Stage (exhibitors who are also speaking will present here): Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom
Exhibitor Space: Ackerman Union BRR (adjacent separate room)
All exhibitors can use the room block listed above; we do not have separate room blocks for exhibitors.
ASUCLA Event Services - Ackerman Grand Ballroom
C/O: Pamela Lewis, ASUCLA Student Union Director, Office A-262
308 Westwood Plaza
Ackerman Union
Los Angeles, CA 90095
*Anticipated arrival of packages should be on Thursday (3/26) or Saturday (3/28) specifically. The Ackerman building will be CLOSED on Friday (3/27).
Parking fees will range from $4-$16
UCLA Visitor Parking Info: https://transportation.ucla.edu/campus-parking/visitors
All outstanding exhibitor fees will need to be paid before the event. Failure to complete payment may result in removal from the exhibit hall.
We require pre-registration for our exhibit hall. If you arrive without registering, we may not have a booth available.
The use of the Ackerman Student Union at The University of California, Los Angeles does not imply sponsorship nor endorsement by The University of California, Los Angeles of the event nor the organization presenting the event.
