COLLEGETRACKS TEAM
Ms. Lindsey Barclay
Program Director
240.221.1699
lbarclay@collegetracksusa.org
Mr. Dominic Chappell
Program Coordinator
301.284.8169
dchappell@collegetracksusa.org
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What is your favorite part about being in the CollegeTracks family?
My favorite part about being in CollegeTracks is that they give you a push to get things done and it's a fun place.
What excites you most about going to college?
I am excited about exploring different opportunities, making new friends, and being able to live on campus.
What advice do you have for current high school juniors?
Start early on college applications, including the Common App. Ask for help when you need it. Be sure to finish all your next steps!
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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What degrees did you earn? From what colleges?
Medical degree from the University of Chicago and Master of Public Health degree from Harvard University
What advice you give to high school students?
Challenge yourself to do your best; then make your best better.
What are your hobbies?
Genealogy, quilting, and swimming
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- PRIORITY: Tell CollegeTracks staff which college 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
- Complete your CollegeTracks interview
- Pick your workshop day - Tuesdays or Thursdays - and attend weekly workshops!
- Complete your resume and submit to CollegeTracks staff
- Keep up with workshop tasks
- Take your test prep seriously; it will pay off!
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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SHOUT OUTS!
- Watkins Mill High school administrators and staff, we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students!
- Congratulations to all of the Seniors who have already made a decision!
- Juniors - keep up the engagement and hard work! It will pay off.
- Thank you to the CollegeTracks volunteers for everything they do!
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COME FIND COLLEGETRACKS!
We are in
Room A006
(on the ground floor, at the bottom of the steps)
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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CONNECT WITH COLLEGETRACKS!
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill HS
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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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TO-DOs FOR MC 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.
- Complete your MAP (Montgomery Advising Program), online or make an appointment for a MAP session at your campus and register for classes!
- Think about your plans for transportation to campus in the fall.
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JUNIOR WORKSHOPS
JUNIORS! Workshops have started.
But there is
still time to join us
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TUESDAYS, AFTER SCHOOL
or
THURSDAYS, AFTER SCHOOL
Come to CollegeTracks and tell us your workshop day!
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CALLING ALL JUNIORS!
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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 CollegeTracks and if they sign up, you get free candy.
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$CHOLARSHIP CORNER
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Let Ms. Barclay or Mr. Dom know if you're applying for these scholarships!
NAME: Marica Silverman Minority Student Award
DUE DATE:
MAY 9, 2017
AMOUNT: $5,000
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: B. Davis Scholarship
DEADLINE: MAY 22,
2017
AMOUNT: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY: W
rite an essay of less than 1000 words on this topic:
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
West Virginia University
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 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 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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Sincerely,
Ms. Barclay & Mr. Dom
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill Access Team
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