BCC COLLEGETRACKS TEAM!
Ms. Aja Simpson Zulfiqar
Program Director
240-740-0428
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What do you want to study in college? How did you become passionate about it?
I am looking forward to a business major, specifically entrepreneurship. I became passionate about it after learning about business strategies used by companies worldwide.
What has been the most helpful part about being in the CollegeTracks family?
CollegeTracks basically walked me through the college application and student aid process. It was INCREDIBLY helpful.
What were you considering as you decided on which college you will attend in the fall?
Definitely costs of tuition and financial aid awards to my colleges. Also the campus size and looking for things that interest me.
What activities do you want to be involved in during college?
I would definitely enjoy being involved in clubs related to my major or other areas of interest.
Your advice for CollegeTracks juniors?
Visit CollegeTracks soon and as often as you can and stay updated on deadlines.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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Describe one interesting fact about yourself.
Two facts: One of my granddaughters graduated from BCC last year, another is a freshman at BCC. I have travelled with my husband to many countries such as England, biking in Italy and France, a Tanzania
safari, Russia, Israel, and Ecuador.
What are your hobbies?
Exercise, reading, grandchildren, biking, walking my dog Freckles who is Pet of the Month in my aparment building.
What is your current/past career?Describe your career journey.
I was a Reading Specialist in MCPS at several elementary schools. I also did teacher training. Afer I retired I started tutoring, mainly high school students. Now I am very active with many volunteer activities (health and education).
What advice would you give a high school junior?
Start exploring early and be sure to be conscious of deadlines for applications and financial aid. CollegeTracks is a wonderful resource that can really help you step by step.
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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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!
- Bring your college acceptance and financial aid award letters to CollegeTracks
- Apply for scholarships, including legislative scholarships.
- Submit your MC financial aid paperwork
- Schedule an appointment to review your financial aid award letters with CollegeTracks
- 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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- Register for the ACT or SAT
- Create a prep plan for the ACT or SAT (see CollegeTracks for help)
- Take your test prep seriously; it will pay off!
- Complete your CollegeTracks interview
- Attend your weekly workshops - Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays
- Complete your resume and submit to CollegeTracks staff
- Keep up with workshop tasks
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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SHOUT OUTS!
- BCC school administrators and staff, we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students!
- Congratulations to all of the Seniors who have have received acceptance and award letters. Keep bringing your financial aid award letters to CollegeTracks so we can track financial aid trends.
- Juniors - keep up the dedication and hard work! It will pay off.
- Thank you to the CollegeTracks volunteers for their continued commitment to student success
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
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You've decided where you are going to college...
Now What?
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 and learn how to cook your favorite meal!
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Upcoming tasks for Montgomery College Students:
- Log on to your MyMC account and finalize all your financial aid requirements.
- Need to turn In financial paperwork? Come to CollegeTracks as soon as possible to complete your forms.
- Be sure you've taken the Accuplacer placement exam. If you haven't taken the Accuplacer, schedule your appointment at MC here.
- Complete your eMAP online advising session, make an appointment for a MAP session at your campus and register for classes! Click here to access eMAP!
- Complete New Student Orientation by clicking here!
- Think about your plans for transportation to campus in the fall.
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JUNIOR WORKSHOPS
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, OR THURSDAYS
AFTER SCHOOL IN A-311
WEEK OF WORKSHOP TOPIC
MAY 1 How to Learn More about a College
May 8 Creating your Initial College List
May 15 Financial Aid and FSA ID - bring your social security number! (It's time to memorize it!)
WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON SUMMER WORKSHOPS
June 26 - 30 Monday through Friday
or
August 7-11 Monday through Friday
Want EXTRA essay help? Email Ms. Mahoney ([email protected]) to join her summer essay sessions
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CALLING ALL SCHOLARS!
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Juniors and Seniors - Have you already joined CollegeTracks but have 11th grade friends who should sign up?
Bring your 11th grade friends to introduce them and get your name entered in a gift card raffle.
Seniors - We love hearing from you! You get to tell us how well we helped you and what we need to improve. Complete the Senior Survey and get your name entered in another gift card raffle -
Click here
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let us know if you're applying for these scholarships!
NAME: Marica Silverman Minority Student Award
DUE DATE:
MAY 9, 2017
ELIGIBILITY:
Be enrolled in a journalism program, public relations studies or courses preparing for a career in public relations.
Be entering your senior year of undergraduate studies this fall.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Be of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
NAME: Davis Scholarship
DEADLINE: MAY 22,
2017
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, in less than 1000 words, a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution.
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COLLEGE CORNER
Did you know...?
West Virginia University 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 o
ver 1,892
acres.
West Virginia University is apart 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 a 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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