What degree did you earn? From which college?
A Bachelor of Arts in History and Government from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia
What would be the first thing you would buy if you hit the lottery?
A home on the water. Then a ukelele. And ukelele lessons.
What advice would you give a (rising) high school senior?
We are lucky enough to live in an area that has every type of college experience represented within a one hour drive - Large (UMD-College Park, Towson), Medium (UMBC, GWU, Georgetown) and small (Goucher, Hood). Check their website for tours, sign up with a friend, and go. It will give you an idea of what each size feels like to you. Also, when you have found colleges that you're interested in, sign up for the Admissions office emails and texts so you know when events are coming up.
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SENIORS, DO NOW!
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- PRIORITY: If you haven't already, tell CollegeTracks which college you are attending in the fall
- Pick up your CollegeTracks graduation pin
- URGENT: submit all required financial aid and verification forms to your colleges
- Bring your college acceptance and financial aid award letters to 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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- Continue attending ACT prep classes
- Complete your CollegeTracks interview
- Create an FSA ID for the FAFSA- if you missed the workshop make an appointment during STEP or after school
- Complete your resume and submit to CollegeTracks staff
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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SHOUT OUTS!
- Watkins Mill administration, faculty, and staff - YOU are the real MVPs! Thank you for your time and dedication to students and the community.
- To the graduating seniors, you made it! CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishments!
- Juniors - fantastic job on keeping up with school work, tests, and the beginning of your college application process!
- CollegeTracks volunteers, you've made all the difference for students and families!
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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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GET A JUMPSTART TO COLLEGE!
Summer is right around the corner and it's the perfect time to take advantage of getting a jumpstart on the college process! The earlier you start, the more you can maximize your college and financial opportunities! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
WHEN: MONDAYS 1:00am-3:00pm or THURSDAYS 10:00am-12:00pm
WHERE: Watkins Mill High School
DATES:
June 19th-August 17th
ATTENDANCE: One workshop per week
Students will complete the following milestones:
- Start your college essay
- Begin your college search
- Complete your resume
- Research career options
- Search for scholarships
Click here for the full Jumpstart schedule.
COME TO COLLEGETRACKS TO SIGN UP!
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SUMMER JUMPSTART JAM!
Join us and bring your junior friends!
- Sign up for summer Jumpstart workshops
- Enjoy ice cream and snacks
- Enter a gift card raffle
DATE:
Friday June 9th
TIME:
STEP
LOCATION:
CollegeTracks (Room A006)
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ACT & SAT TEST-TAKING TIPS
- Get 8 hours of sleep the night before your test
- Eat a healthy breakfast (eggs, fruit, grains, etc.)
- Bring #2 pencils, a permitted calculator, and snacks
- Bring your printed Admissions Ticket and ID
- Have a solid transportation plan to and from the test
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CALLING ALL JUNIORS!
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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, Ms. Estefani, or Mr. Dom know
if you're applying for these scholarships!
SCHOLARSHIP: Bruce Lee Foundation
DUE DATE: June 9, 2017
AMOUNT: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY:
The scholarships are available to students age 16 and older who will be attending or are already attending a two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade and vocational school in the United States;
Criteria used in evaluating applicants include, but is not limited to, involvement in extra-curricular activities/community service/work experience, future potential and knowledge of Bruce Lee.
NAME: Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Fund
DUE DATE: June 27, 2017
AMOUNT: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Resident of the Greater Metropolitan Area;
Graduating from high school and has been admitted to, and will be attending, an accredited two or four year college or university on a full-time basis;
Scholarship recipients will be chosen on the basis of high school grade point average, the essay submitted, demonstrated community service, and conclusions the selection panel might draw from a personal interview as to the individual's motivation, character, ability, and potential
NAME: Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship
DUE DATE: June 30, 2017
AMOUNT: $2,000
ELIGIBILITY:
High school/College/University grade point average of 2.5 or greater; Must have graduated from a Maryland High School or obtained a Maryland GED in the last four years;
Must attend a Maryland College or University in the Spring next year;
Significant contribution of voluntary community service during the last 12 months;
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Resident or Dreamer, as defined by the Maryland Dream Act;
Must have proof of financial need to continue higher education The Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarship is open to all qualifying students from our diverse community in the State of Maryland.
MORE INFO: Click here!
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COLLEGE CORNER
University of Maryland,
College Park
The University of Maryland-College Park is a 4-year public institution, founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,443. It is located in a suburban setting and is primarily a commuter campus
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The University of Maryland is ranked #20 among public universities and #25 for most innovative schools by
U.S. News & World Report
, as well as #14 among public universities by
Forbes
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A current member of the Big Ten Conference, Maryland is one of only three NCAA Division 1 institutions to have won a national championship in football, men's basketball, and women's basketball.
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Sincerely,
Ms. Barclay, Ms. Estefani, and Mr. Dom
CollegeTracks Watkins Mill Access Team
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