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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
Edwin Adum
What are you interested in studying in college? I honestly don't know what I want to study in college. At the moment, I'm thinking of pre-med or aviation. I love to fly around the world and visit different countries to experience different cultures.
What has been the best part of senior year so far? The best thing about senior year is knowing that it's my last year in high school.
What will you miss about high school? I will miss the routine the most.
What are you looking forward to in college? More challenging courses and independence.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Mr. Ed Barnett
What advice would you give a high school senior? A quote by Calvin Coolidge is good advice to achieve your goals..."Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb... Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
What are your hobbies? Listening to and playing music, motorcycling, beach activities, playing with my five grandchildren, and reading.
Who is your favorite athlete of all-time? John Riggins, a Washington Redskins football legend
What is your current/ past career? Please describe your career journey. My career has involved many related types of jobs, all involving computers: application developer, systems engineer, project manager, and technical sales manager. I graduated from college with a B.A. in Psychology and immediately went to work for the U.S. Government, where I was trained and worked as an application developer for nine years. I then accepted a position at IBM Corporation and worked there in application development and technical sales for 33 years before retiring in June 2016.
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- Finalize your college list
- Record your deadlines on your College Matrix
- Submit your FAFSA and, if required, CSS Profile
- Apply for scholarships
- Check your email and application portals to ensure your colleges have received all your application info
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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SHOUT OUTS!
- Seniors - you all are so impressive! Nice work on submitting college and scholarship applications!
- Huge shout-out to the parents and families who show incredible support.
- Our volunteers are awesome for working tirelessly to support students through the college and financial aid processes!
- Thank you to the Watkins Mill teachers, counselors, and administrators who write letters of recommendation for students!
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COME FIND COLLEGETRACKS!
We are in
Room A006
(on the ground floor, at the bottom of the steps)
We are open:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
WMHSCollegeTracks
@WMHSCollegTrks
WMHSCollegTrks
CollegeTracks
Watkins Mill HS
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On Friday, December 9th, Watkins Mill is hosting an On-the-Spot admissions event. Students who sign up will meet with college admissions staff members, who will make admissions decisions on the same day.
THESE COLLEGES WILL BE AT THE ON-THE-SPOT EVENT
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE BY DECEMBER 7th
IN THE COLLEGE/CAREER CENTER!
To participate, you must apply to the college online before December 9th; have copies of your ACT/SAT test scores and high school transcript for each college; and ensure your Counselor has your Brag Sheet.
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MAXIMIZE WINTER BREAK
It's tempting to unplug during the entire Winter Break, but it is one of the best times to focus on your college process. Here's how:
- Make progress on your college applications - If you have upcoming deadlines in January and February, work on your applications during break. It's much less stressful when you have time to focus.
- Visit campuses - Some colleges may be open while you are off from school. Go to your college campuses! Get a feel for the environment, talk to current students, take a campus tour.
- Apply for scholarships - Use the extra time to look for and apply for scholarship money. Every penny counts!
- Double check to ensure you've submitted supplements - Check your email and application portals to ensure your colleges have all the materials needed to apply (essays, letters of recommendation, test scores, a copy of your FAFSA, etc.)
- Say thanks - Your teachers and counselors have taken the time to write your letters of recommendation. Take a moment to write a note to them expressing your gratitude.
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ALL ABOUT THE CSS PROFILE
The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile is an online application, hosted by The College Board, that students use to apply for non-federal financial aid.
Almost 400 colleges and universities require students to submit a CSS Profile in order to be considered for grants and scholarships. Each college has a different deadline for completion of the CSS Profile. Deadlines can be found on each college's financial aid website.
The CSS Profile requires detailed information from students and families in order to be completed.
Only SOME colleges require the CSS Profile.
Click here to see which colleges require it.
Here's a detailed intro to the CSS Profile.
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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:
AXA Achievement Scholarship
DUE DATE:
December 15, 2016
AMOUNT:
$2,500 for 300 students; $10,000 for 52 students; 10 of the 52 students will receive an additional $15,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; must be a current high school senior planning to enroll for the entire 2017-18 academic year; must
demonstrate outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
NAME:
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
DUE DATE:
December 31, 2016
ELIGIBILITY:
High school or college student; legal resident of the U.S.; currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months.
NAME: 10 Things You Love About You
DUE DATE:
December 31, 2016
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application; must be legal resident of U.S.; must be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall 2022) in an accredited college
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Bridget Kasprzak, Ms. Lindsey Barclay, & Mr. Dominic Chappell
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill Access Team
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