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COLLEGETRACKS TEAM
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Ms. Meghan Lynch
Program Director
240.321.9276
Program Assistant
240.293.0324
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
1) What are you interested in studying in college?
I am interested
in studying
Business, Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering or Astrology.
2) What have you done to begin your college application process? I have started applying to colleges, scholarships, started my common application essay and my University of Maryland-College Park application.
3) What colleges are you interested in? UMCP, University of Wisconsin, UMBC, Penn State, and Georgetown.
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- Sign up for college visits at Wheaton!
- Request your transcripts and letters of recommendation! The registrar and your teachers need 3 weeks before your college application deadlines to send them.
- Visit colleges during no-school days. Take a campus tour, arrange to meet with an admissions representative.
- Email us your college essay draft for review and feedback.
- Create an FSA ID for yourself and one parent.
- Schedule your FAFSA appointment with CollegeTracks.
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY! |
PREPARING FOR THE ACT
The October 22nd ACT is coming up
! Keep the following tips in mind as you prepare for the test
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- Take a practice test!
- Sleep well the night before taking the ACT.
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Bring a watch, #2 pencils, a good eraser, a permitted calculator, and snacks on the day of the exam.
- Have a printed copy of your ACT Admission Ticket and acceptable form of ID.
- Make a transportation plan to and from the testing location.
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SHOUT OUTS!
- Shout out to everyone who attended Summer Jumpstart workshops!
- Thank you to all the volunteers who helped our students complete Milestones and prepare for the ACT!
- We appreciate all the staff who stopped by during the summer, with encouraging words and helpful advice!
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
@WHSCollegTrks
@CollegeTracksWheaton
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FAFSA IN THE FALL
It's FAFSA season at CollegeTracks! Your
Free
Application for
Federal
Student
Aid is one of the first steps in securing financial aid to attend college. We can help you and your family complete your FAFSA accurately and on time. We are
now accepting FAFSA appointments.
There are 4 ways to schedule a FAFSA appointment:
1) Call us at 301.321.3325
2) Stop by CollegeTracks in Room 1007
3) Email us at wheaton@collegetracksusa.org
SCHEDULE YOUR FAFSA APPOINTMENT TODAY!
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COLLEGE VISITS
College representatives are coming to Watkins Mill to meet with 11th and 12th grade students. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about each college, show interest in a college, and make an impression on admissions staff.
Usually, each visit is located in the College/Career Center and lasts for one class period. Students must sign up to attend each visit and take a printed confirmation page, with a teacher's signature, to the College/Career Center.
How to sign up:
Visit Mrs Hammond-Davis in the College and Career Center to sign up and receive a pass at least a day before the visit.
Huge thanks to Mrs. Hammond-Davis, the College/Career Information Coordinator, for coordinating these visits!
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EARLY ACTION VS.
EARLY DECISION
As you research your college application deadlines, you will see terms like "Early Action" and "Early Decision." Although the names sound similar, they are
very different.
Use the chart below to distinguish the differences and apply by the appropriate deadline!
| EARLY ACTION |
EARLY DECISION |
| Non-binding |
Binding |
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If accepted, student is
not required to attend the college. Student receives early notification of acceptance and is free to apply to other colleges.
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If accepted, student is
promising to attend
the college. Student has not received a financial aid package at this time.
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
University of Maryland, College Park's
priority application deadline is on
Tuesday, November 1st.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's
early action deadline is on
Tuesday, November 1st.
TALK TO US NOW IF YOU ARE APPLYING!
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let CollegeTracks Staff know if you're applying for these scholarships!
NAME:
Horatio Alger National Scholarship
DUE DATE:
October 25, 2016
AMOUNT:
$25,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be enrolled as a full-time high school senior; have critical financial need; be involved in extracurricular activities; have a minimum 2.0 GPA; be a U.S. citizen
NAME: Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
DUE DATE:
October 31, 2016
AMOUNT:
$2,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be 13 years of age or older; be legal resident of U.S.; be currently enrolled or enroll no later than 2022 in college
NAME: Ron Brown Scholarship
DUE DATE:
November 1, 2016
AMOUNT:
F
our-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year)
ELIGIBILITY:
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COLLEGE CORNER
Stevenson is the third-largest independent university in Maryland, with more than 4,100 students pursuing bachelor's, master's, and adult undergraduate degrees.
Stevenson has two campuses - one in Stevenson, MD (Greenspring campus) and one in Owings Mills, MD (Owings Mills campus).
Stevenson has nearly 50 student clubs and organizations that range from academic interest to social activities and 27 Division III athletic teams.
Ninety-three percent of Stevenson graduates found a job or continued their education within six months of graduating.
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Sincerely,
Ms. Lynch and Mr. Brown
CollegeTracks Wheaton Access Team
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