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COLLEGETRACKS TEAM
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Ms. Meghan Lynch
Program Director
240.560.2317
Mr. Dwaine Brown
Program Coordinator
240.293.0324
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Nailah C.
What's the best part about senior year so far?
The best part of my senior year so far has to be homecoming/pep rally week! It was so much fun seeing everyone, especially the senior class, show off their school and class spirit.
What colleges are you applying to?
I'm applying to a total of 11 schools: UMD-CP, UMBC, American, Brown, Carnegie, Towson, Columbia, George Washington, Georgetown, George Mason, and University of Chicago.
What are you interested in studying in college? I hope to major in the field of economics or maybe even business/finance.
What will you miss about high school?
The teachers are so relatable, which is something I will truly miss and I will obviously miss my friends! They have given me some of the greatest memories so it will be sad seeing them go off to different colleges, but I am excited to see what everyone will do with their life.
What are you looking forward to in college? I am definitely looking forward to meeting new friends, taking interesting courses, and enjoying the "college experience!".
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On Wednesday, January 25th, Wheaton High School 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.
To sign up, visit Ms. Hammond-Davis in the College & Career Center.
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- Bring your college acceptance letters to CollegeTracks
- Submit your FAFSA and, if required, CSS Profile
- Apply for scholarships
- Claim your MyMC account
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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WELCOME GABRIEL!
Mr. Brown and his wife had a baby!
Gabriel Brown
was born on December 6th!
Make sure you congratulate
Mr. Brown next time you see him!
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SHOUT OUTS!
- Seniors - thank you for sharing your acceptance news with us!
- Shout out to the seniors and their families who have completed the CSS Profile.
- We appreciate the students who bring their friends to join CollegeTracks!
- Thank you to the administrators and teachers who bring students to CollegeTracks to get help along their college journeys!
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
@CollegeTracks
@WHSCollegTrks
@CollegeTracks
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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 education.
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.
- 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.
COLLEGETRACKS CAN HELP YOU FIND
AND APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH US!
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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
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
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 $3,000. Talk to CollegeTracks about this!
MHEC's financial aid opportunities.
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CHECK YOUR MESSAGES!
Colleges, Federal Student Aid, and scholarship organizations may be sending you messages that you need to read. Sometimes there is critical information you need to know and items that require action.
YOU are expected to read your messages DAILY. If you receive a message that you don't understand or if you need help, please bring/show it to CollegeTracks. We are here to help!
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL INBOX, YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION PORTALS, AND YOUR MAILBOX AT HOME FOR MESSAGES!
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let Ms. Lynch or Mr. Brown know if you're applying for these scholarships!
NAME:
C-SPAN's StudentCam Competition
DUE DATE:
January 20, 2017
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be in grades 6-12; students may compete individually or in teams of 2-3; must produce documentary between 5-7 minutes long about "Your Message to Washington"
NAME:
Point Foundation Scholarship
DUE DATE:
January 30, 2017
AMOUNT: Varies based on financial need; average award is $10,000 per year for up to four years
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be enrolled or intending to enroll in accredited college by Fall 2017; must identify as member of LGBTQ community; must demonstrate financial need; no age limit or citizenship requirements
NAME:
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
DUE DATE:
January 31, 2017
AMOUNT: $1,000 in cash and all-expenses-paid weekend to national symposium on race at Princeton University
ELIGIBILITY:
Any student currently enrolled in grades 9-12; must have participated in volunteer activity within the last 12 months that has had positive impact on race relations in school or community
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COLLEGE CORNER
Did you know...?
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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Sincerely,
Ms. Meghan Lynch & Mr. Dwaine Brown
CollegeTracks Wheaton Access Team
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