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WHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER January 2018
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Wheaton High School CollegeTracks Team
Ms. Meghan Lynch
Program Director
240.221.1699
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IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED YOUR FAFSA, SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY.
CLICK HERE!!
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Nahome T.
Nahome has already been admitted to six 4-year colleges. Way to go Nahome!
1. What are your college plans?
"I would like to study physical therapy or business and I hope to go to Towson University!"
2. What part of college are you looking forward to the most?
"I'm excited to be on my own and see how I do with the freedom. As a Freshman, I did not take school very seriously. I took school more seriously senior year and now that I have that experience I will make sure I am on the right track and do all of my work in college!"
3. What extracurricular activities have you been involved in?
"I am currently playing Varsity Basketball at Wheaton. I've also played soccer and ran track."
4. Nahome's advice for Juniors in CollegeTracks:
"It is a lot of hard word and there is a lot to the college application process so don't procrastinate and do all of your work!"
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Searching & Applying for Scholarships!!
Scholarships are FREE MONEY for you to attend college. There are tons of scholarship opportunities and you should apply for them to reduce the amount of money that you and your family will have to pay for your college education.
Click here
for the CollegeTracks Scholarship Packet!
There are two main sources of scholarships:
- Scholarships from colleges: Many colleges offer scholarships based on merit (such as a high GPA or strong test scores), financial need, or athletic ability. Check your college's financial aid websites for information on scholarship opportunities, eligibility, requirements, and applications.
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Scholarships from private or outside organizations:
Private groups offer money for different reasons, including community involvement, service experience, ethnicity and location. Pick up a CollegeTracks Scholarship Packet for a list of scholarships for which you are eligible!
Similar to college applications, scholarship applications may require that you complete application forms, write an essay, ask for letters of recommendation, and submit additional materials. Know your deadlines and plan ahead so you submit your applications on time.
WE CAN HELP YOU FIND AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
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SENIORS DO NOW!
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Bring your college acceptance letters to CollegeTracks!
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Visit colleges during early release and no-school days
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Take a campus tour and arrange to meet with an admissions representative
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Submit your FAFSA and, if required, the CSS Profile
- Claim your MC account
- Complete any necessary financial aid paperwork
- Apply to at least 3 scholarships
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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Maryland State Aid
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is a board representing Maryland colleges and universities. It offers financial aid to students attending college in Maryland. There are several financial aid opportunities for students, including:
Senatorial Scholarship:
The minimum annual award is $400 and the maximum award is $11,250.
To qualify, students and their
parents must be Maryland residents; students m
ust enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, as a full-time or
part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student or attend certain private career schools
; students
must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); students
must take the SAT or the ACT.
Delegate Scholarship:
The minimum annual award is $200. The maximum annual award is $11,250. To qualify, students and their parents must be Maryland residents; students must demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA); students must enroll at a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university as a full-time or part-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student, or attend certain private career schools.
Guaranteed Access Grant (MGAG):
Students who complete the FAFSA and meet specific income and GPA requirements may be eligible for this need-based grant, with a maximum award amount of $17,900. Talk to CollegeTracks about this!
Educational Assistance Grant (EAG):
Students who complete the FAFSA and meet the student need requirements may be eligible for this need-based grant, with a minimum award amount of $400 and a maximum award amount of $3,000. Talk to CollegeTracks about this!
MHEC's financial aid opportunities.
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CHECK YOUR MESSAGES!
YOU are expected to read your messages DAILY.
If you receive a message that you don't understand or if you need help, please show it to CollegeTracks.
We are here to help!
- Colleges, Federal Student Aid, and scholarship organizations may be sending you messages that you need to read.
- Sometimes there is critical information you need to know and items that require action.
- If you have not received decision letters, colleges may be missing documents or information from you!
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL INBOX, YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION PORTALS, AND YOUR MAILBOX AT HOME FOR MESSAGES!
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$CHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Let Ms. Lynch, Mr. Brown, or Ms. Rula know if you're applying for any of these scholarships!
NAME:
Ron Brown Scholarship
DUE DATE:
January 9, 2018 $10,000 annually ($40,000 for 4 years)
AMOUNT:
$10,000 annually ($40,000 for 4 years)
ELIGIBILITY:
Grade 12,
African-American,
Exhibits leadership potential
and participates in community
service activities,
applicant must be a US
citizen or hold a permanent
resident visa card
NAME:
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship
DUE DATE:
January 11, 2018
AMOUNT:
$2,500-$15,000
ELIGIBILITY:
In grade 12, Asian or Pacific Islander, citizen of the United States or legal permanent resident, minimum GPA of 2.7, submit one letter of recommendation, must apply for FAFSA by February 15th
NAME:
Central Scholarship
DUE DATE:
Application Opens on January 1, 2018
AMOUNT:
Up to $10,000 per year
ELIGIBILITY: Maryland resident in grade 12 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Family income is below $90,000 per year, or $66,000 for students pursuing career and technology training. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
Click here
for scholarships that do not require U.S. citizenship!
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT!
McDaniel is a private, selective liberal arts and sciences college, located in Westminster, Maryland.
Students have the opportunity to create a personalized undergraduate education - The McDaniel Plan.
Students can study at the McDaniel Europe campus in Budapest, Hungary.
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SHOUT OUTS
- Wheaton High school administrators and staff, we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students!
- Shoutout to all of the Seniors for your continuous dedication to the college application process!
- Congratulations to the seniors who have started receiving acceptance letters!
- Thank you to the CollegeTracks volunteers for their continued dedication to student success.
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room 1007
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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