COLLEGE TRACKS TEAM
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Aja Simpson Zulfiqar
Program Director
azulfiqar@collegetracksusa.org
Patty Olszewski
Assistant Program Director
polszewski @collegetracksusa.org
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Do Now...
Seniors!
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- PRIORITY - Tell CollegeTracks staff which school you are attending in the fall, or come in for help making your decision!
- Urgent - submit all required financial aid and verification forms to your colleges!
- Update your FAFSA with 2015 taxes.
- Continue applying for scholarships!
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Do Now!
Juniors!
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- Complete your CollegeTracks enrollment form.
- Attend CollegeTracks workshops on your assigned day--check your email for your assignment.
- Take your test prep seriously; it will pay off!
- Make summer count - search for a job, internship, or academic program to gain valuable experience!
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Keep your grades high and improve your GPA!
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What are you interested in studying in college?
I'm interested in studying computer science and music technology in college.
What college will you attend and why did you choose it
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I will be attending the University of Maryland College Park. I decided to
og there because of the beautiful
atmosphere and their stellar music and computer science programs.
What are you looking forward to in college?
I am looking forward to meeting people with all types of backgrounds and expanding my knowledge and perspectives of the world.
Why are you joining the CollegeTracks Success Program?
I am joining the CollegeTracks Success Program so I have a support system while I am exploring college life. I want to stay on top of everything and balance out all aspects of my future schedule.
Why advice do you have for BCC juniors?
Finish Junior year strong. Become more responsible, independent, proactive, organized and disciplined as you transition to Senior year.
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Shout Outs
- Congrats to all of our juniors who have completed their CollegeTracks Enrollment Form and their Welcome Interview.
- Shout out to seniors who brought in their college acceptances. Great job!
- Woohoo to all the seniors who have made their college decision! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see the great things you do next!
- A big thank you to students and families who came to our CollegeTracks Graduation Celebration -you rock!
- Kudos to students who bring their friends to CollegeTracks!
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COLLEGETRACKS
GRADUATION
CELEBRATION
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Photo Courtesy of MBK Photography
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On Wednesday, April 27th, CollegeTracks high school students (from Watkins Mill, Wheaton, and BCC), college students, alumni, family members, friends, volunteers, supporters, and staff gathered for the 2nd annual "CollegeTracks Graduation Celebration!"
There were so many things to celebrate - the CollegeTracks expansion to Watkins Mill High School, graduating high school and college students, and a continued commitment to college access and success for Montgomery County's students!
Among those in attendance were Rosie Rios (Treasurer of the United States), Walt Whitman (former UMCP star and long-time NBA player), Kedric Golston (Washington Redskins player), and Aaron Gilchrist (NBC4 news anchor and the Master of Ceremonies).
It was a star-studded event, with a spotlight on our students, who continue to achieve critical milestones.
Check out a few pictures tagged on social media with #ThanksCollegeTracks
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Photo Courtesy of MBK Photography
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Oh The Places You'll Go!
The Final Next Steps
Before You Graduate
Success does not take three months off... neither should you! Take advantage of this summer: CREATE A CHECKLIST OF TO-DO ITEMS FOR YOUR COLLEGE! Here are some tips to help you prepare for going to college this Fall.
- Communicate with your FINANCIAL AID office to ensure all requirements have been met.
- Call your ADMISSIONS office and find out if you need to submit any health forms or other required forms.
- Register for ORIENTATION PROGRAMS and be sure to attend! This will be an opportunity for you to register for fall classes and learn about social and academic programs at your college.
- Use the summer to reach out to your roommate and agree how to best manage your space.
- Practice being an adult! Try managing all aspects of life. Do your own laundry. Learn how to cook your favorite meal.
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Upcoming Tasks For
Montgomery Coll
ege Students
Log on to your MyMC account and finalize all your financial aid requirements.
Need to turn in financial paperwork? Join CollegeTracks as we travel to MC on Thursday May 5.
Be sure you've taken the Accuplacer or ESL Accuplacer placement exam.
Complete your eMAP online advising session, make an appointment for a MAP session at your campus and register for classes!
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Upcoming Events:
Take CollegeTracks to College!
Do you want to take CollegeTracks to college with you?
Come to a Success Program Information Session on
Monday or Tuesday, May 9 or 10 at lunch.
Pizza will be served!!
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let the CollegeTracks staff know if you'll be applying
f
or any of these
scholarsh
ips!
Name
: Suntrust off to Coll
ege Scholarship
Amount:
$1,000
Eligibility:
* Grade 12
* Planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of
2016
* Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
* One entry per drawing, but students can register again for each drawing period
* Sweepstakes is open to any legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia ("U.S.")
Name:
B. Davis Scholarship
Due Date: May 23, 2016
Amount:
$1,000
Eligibility:
* This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
* To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:
Discuss a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution.
Name:
Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship
Due Date:
May 31, 2016
Amount:
$1,000-$2,000
Eligibility:
Current high school junior and resident of the United States, with GPA of 2.5 or higher, and a participant in an individual or team sport sponsored by school or local club
Name:
Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship
Due Date:
June 10, 2016
Amount:
BLF offers one $10,000 scholarship and four $2,500 scholarships
Eligibility:
Must be 16 years old or older, planning to attend 2-year or 4-year college, be involved in extracurricular activities, have work or community service experience, demonstrate personal drive, and have knowledge of Bruce Lee's insights
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COLLEGE CORNER
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West Virgina University
Did You Know?.....
University of West Virginia Morgantown is a 4 year public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,776, its setting is rural, and the campus spans over 1,892
acres.
West Virginia University is a part of the Academic Common Market for the state of Maryland. This means that if a student desires to pursue a degree program that is not offered in Maryland, they may attend an out-of-state academic common market school at the in-state tuition rate. Some of the eligible degree programs include: Agroecology, Bio-medical Engineering, and Design and Merchandising!
After amassing 3,419 Receiving Yards, 2,840 Return Yards and 75 total touchdowns, West Virginia star Tavon Austin was drafted in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Austin was selected with the eighth pick by the Los Angeles Rams.
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Connect With Us
BCC@collegetracksusa.org
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