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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
Vanessa Bravo
What's the most difficult part about senior year?
The most difficult part about senior year is keeping up with responsibilities. I have to multi-task and manage my time to get things done.
Have you gone on any college visits? What did you think of them?
I visited Norwich University to attend their Regimental Ball. I loved the view of the hills and trees. I liked their church, library, and the on-campus food.
What advice do you have for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors? Grades matter!
Focus on yourselves, your studies, and it'll be great!
What activities do you want to be involved in during college?
I definitely want to continue ROTC in college, join the choir, and be on the volleyball team.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Janet Meyers
What are your hobbies? I take piano lessons. I like to go on long bike rides. And I like to read comics, especially "Big Nate" and "Pearls Before Swine."
What is your current/past career? Please describe your journey to that career field. A friend convinced me to help edit our high school newspaper. I liked it so much that I worked all four years at my college's daily newspaper and then worked for newspapers and magazines.
What advice would you give a high school senior? You can be successful wherever you go to college. Just try as many new things as you can. Once you find something that you really enjoy, the rest will fall into place.
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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
- Encourage your 11th grade friends to join CollegeTracks!
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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JUNIORS, DO NOW!
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- Sign up for FREE ACT Prep for the June 10th ACT. Click here to let us know you're interested.
- Work to earn A's and B's in your classes. If you need help, talk to your teachers!
- Join CollegeTracks!
- Encourage your 11th grade friends to join CollegeTracks!
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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
- Thank you to the administrators and teachers who bring students to CollegeTracks to get help!
- We appreciate the students who bring their friends to join CollegeTracks!
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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
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Watkins Mill HS
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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 essays, 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 Mrs. K, Ms. Barclay, or Mr. Dom 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,
Mrs. Bridget Kasprzak, Ms. Lindsey Barclay, & Mr. Dominic Chappell
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill Access Team
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