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COLLEGETRACKS TEAM
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Mrs. Bridget Kasprzak
Program Director
240.321.9276
Ms. Lindsey Barclay
Program Coordinator
240.221.1699
Program Assistant
301.284.8169
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
1) What do you intend to major in when you attend college? When I attend college, I plan to major in psychology and possibly minor in philosophy.
2) Why is it important to attend college visits?
It is important to attend college visits because you have to make sure you are comfortable with the campus and the area because that will be your home for the next 4+ years.
3) What part of the college application process has been most surprising? The part of the college application process that is so surprising to me is the amount of time and effort it takes to apply. Also, it's important to stay ahead of the deadlines. It will all be worth it in the end.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Mrs. Bridgit Fried
What is your favorite food? Fruit, especially mango.
Describe one interesting fact about yourself. I was on the waterski team in college.
If you could have one super-power, what would it be? Why?
The power to fly, particularly over rush hour traffic.
What is your current/ past career? Please describe your career journey.
Sports marketing and public relations. I was an English major in college. Learning to write well and speak well were the best foundations for my career - very important in almost any field!
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- Finalize your college list.
- Update your college list on Naviance.
- Send your ACT/SAT scores to your colleges.
- Follow-up with your teachers to confirm your letters of recommendation have been sent.
- Sign up for college visits at Watkins Mill!
- Visit colleges during no-school and early release days. Take a campus tour, arrange to meet with an admissions representative.
- Email us your college essay draft for review and feedback.
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY! |
SHOUT OUTS!
- Congratulations to everyone who has submitted a college or scholarship application!
- Fantastic job to the students and families who have submitted the FAFSA.
- Thank you to our incredible volunteers for helping students brainstorm essay ideas, edit resumes, and complete applications. We couldn't do it without you!
- We appreciate the students who served as CollegeTracks Ambassadors during College Night.
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COME FIND COLLEGETRACKS!
We are in
Room A006
(on the ground floor, at the bottom of the steps)
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
WMHSCollegeTracks
@WMHSCollegTrks
WMHSCollegTrks
CollegeTracks
Watkins Mill HS
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COLLEGE ESSAY 101
Writing your college essay(s) can be challenging. But it doesn't have to be. Check out the 10 tips below for advice on writing a stellar essay!
- Show your individuality. You are more than a set of numbers!
- Proofread...again & again. Spell Check cannot catch everything.
- Be resourceful! Ask your English teachers for help and get tips from the College and Career Center.
- Keep it simple and concise. Strong essays have a clear focus and supporting details.
- Give yourself time! Don't wait until the last minute. Well-written essays take time to plan and organize.
- Tell a story. Use details and specific examples to compose an essay that readers will understand.
- Be yourself! Your essay should be natural and geniune.
- Accentuate the positive. Demonstrate how you've grown or learned from an experience.
- Ask for feedback. Others can identify mistakes you may have missed.
- Believe in your story! Pick a topic that interests you. If you like your story, others will too.
REMEMBER - COLLEGETRACKS CAN REVIEW YOUR ESSAYS. BRING IN A COPY OR EMAIL THEM TO US AT [email protected].
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MYTHS
Whether Montgomery College is the only college on your list or one of your options, it's important to understand the facts about MC. Below are just a few.
MYTH: MC is the only college I can afford.
TRUTH: Some four-year universities (even private ones) may be as affordable as MC for you.
MYTH: If I go to MC, I won't have to study for a college entrance exam.
TRUTH: MC requires "college-ready" scores on either the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests in order to take college-level classes.
MYTH: My GPA is too low to go to any college, except MC
TRUTH: Some four-year colleges accept students with lower GPAs. MC enrolls many students with competitive GPAs.
MYTH: MC is the only college that is close by.
TRUTH: There are many four-year universities in the area.
MYTH: MC is "thirteenth grade" and is easy.
TRUTH: MC is college. College requires work!
MYTH: It is easy to transfer from MC to any other school (especially the University of Maryland, College Park).
TRUTH: The transfer process is not always as easy as it looks. The GPA you earn at MC will determine your four-year college options.
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let Mrs. K, Ms. Barclay, or Dom know if you're applying for these scholarships!
NAME:
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest
DUE DATE:
November 11, 2016
AMOUNT:
$1,000 for each of the two first-place finalists; $300 for each of the two second-place finalists; $150 for third place
ELIGIBILITY:
Grades 9-12; Entries must be written in English; One entry per student; Children of Maryknoll employees, associates, and affiliates are not eligible
NAME: Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition
DUE DATE:
November 30, 2016
AMOUNT:
$1,000-$12,500 per year
ELIGIBILITY:
High school seniors, U.S. citizen (Permanent Residents do not qualify);
Male and female students compete separately.
NAME: Education Matters
DUE DATE:
November 30, 2016
AMOUNT:
$5,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older;
Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia;
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall 2022) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
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COLLEGE CORNER
Did you know...?
St. Mary's is a public liberal arts, co-ed, non-religious college. It is one of the
top 6 public liberal arts colleges in the nation (U.S. News & World Report).
Approximately 1,900 students attend St. Mary's. 9
0% of St. Mary's students reside in Maryland. The remaining 10% are from 28 states and 23 nations.
St. Mary's offers 31 academic programs.
Popular degree programs are Biology, Economics, English, Political Science, and Psychology.
87% of St. Mary's students live on campus and there are nearly 100 student clubs and organizations.
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Bridget Kasprzak, Ms. Lindsey Barclay, & Mr. Dominic Chappell
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill Access Team
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