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WHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017
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Wheaton High School CollegeTracks Team
Ms. Meghan Lynch
Program Director
240.221.1699
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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.
You can start filling out the FAFSA on October 1st! You and your family can start by gathering the documents you will need to complete the FAFSA.
To make an appointment & get started on the process today:
- Stop by CollegeTracks in Room 1007
- Email us at [email protected]
- Text Ms. Lynch, Mr. Brown, or Ms. Rula
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Ribeka H.
What excites you most about
beginning
your college journey?
The most exciting part of starting my college journey is getting to embark on my educational path of getting my dream job. AKA finally getting into the real world!!
What do you like most about being a part of CollegeTracks?
My favorite part is having the resources right at my fingertips. If I have any questions or I am confused about something, I have a group of people that are willing to help me.
What colleges are you applying to and what do you want to study?
I am applying to most schools in Maryland including University of Maryland, Towson, Goucher and more! I am not sure what I want to study, but I know that I want to be in the medical field since I am in the Wheaton High School Bioscience Academy.
What advice do you have for juniors who are beginning their college application journeys?
All I can say is work hard now! This is the year that counts. Focus on your GPA and studying for the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER. Also, don't forget to volunteer and get your SSL hours. You don't want to become a Senior and have to worry about completing your SSL hours when you have a million and one things to do for college!
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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! If you have any questions about the difference, stop by CollegeTracks!
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EARLY ACTION
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EARLY DECISION
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Non-binding
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Binding
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If accepted, student is
not r
equired 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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SENIORS DO NOW!
Schedule an appointment with CollegeTracks TODAY!
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UPCOMING DEADLINES!
University of Maryland, College Park's priority application deadline is on Wednesday, November 1st.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's
early action deadline is Wednesday, November 1st.
TALK TO US
NOW
IF YOU ARE APPLYING!
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COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will be visiting Wheaton in October. To sign up for a college visit, see Ms. Hammond-Davis for a pass!
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College
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Date
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Time
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Mon October 2, 2017
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9:30 AM
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St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Mon October 2, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Elon University
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Tue October 3, 2017
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8:45 AM
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Shepherd University
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Tue October 3, 2017
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10:00 AM
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Notre Dame of Maryland University
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Wed October 4, 2017
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8:30 AM
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Washington College
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Wed October 4, 2017
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1:30 PM
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Lycoming College
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Thu October 5, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Morgan State University
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Thu October 5, 2017
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1:00 PM
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Mon October 9, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Mon October 9, 2017
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1:00 PM
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The Catholic University of America
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Tue October 10, 2017
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9:00 AM
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American University
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Thu October 12, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Shenandoah University
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Thu October 12, 2017
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1:00 PM
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Frostburg State University
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Mon October 16, 2017
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9:00 AM
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Stonehill College
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Mon October 16, 2017
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1:00 PM
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Ferrum College
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Tue October 17, 2017
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1:00 PM
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Bethany College
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Wed October 18, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Old Dominion University
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Thu October 19, 2017
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9:30 AM
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University of Richmond
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Thu October 19, 2017
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11:15 AM
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Lehigh University
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Thu October 26, 2017
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9:00 AM
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Pomona College
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Fri October 27, 2017
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10:00 AM
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Smith College
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Fri October 27, 2017
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11:00 AM
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Come see us to learn more about these colleges!
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ESSAY COVER SHEET
You all are working hard on your college and scholarship essays...keep up the great work!
CollegeTracks is happy to review and edit your essays. It helps us a lot when we know some info about your essay.
Here's how it works:
- Complete the top part of the Essay Cover Sheet (it's attached and we have copies in our office)
- Staple the Essay Cover Sheet to your essay draft
- Give your essay and the cover sheet to CollegeTracks staff (Ms. Lynch, Mr. Brown, or Ms. Rula)
- We'll review your essay and put feedback on the Essay Cover Sheet
- When we're done, we'll let you know when you can pick up your edited essay
If you email us your essay, please answer these questions and attach your essay to the email:
- What is the essay question?
- Which draft is this? (1, 2, 3, Too many to count)
- What is the word count?
- When is the essay due?
- What is the essay for? (college, scholarship, something else)
We're looking forward to reading your incredible essays!
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$CHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Let Ms. Lynch, Mr. Brown, or Ms. Rula know if you're applying for any of these scholarships!
DUE DATE:
October 6, 2017
AMOUNT: $500
ELIGIBILITY:
Minimum of a 1,000 word essay. Open to High School Seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility.
NAME:
Coca-Cola Scholars
DUE DATE:
October 31, 2017
AMOUNT:
200 students receive awards of $1,500, $1,250, or $1,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Grade 12. A minimum of 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year
of high school * U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees
NAME:
Zombie Apocalypse
DUE DATE:
October 31, 2017
ELIGIBILITY: Must be age 13 or older, grades 9-12. Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall) in an accredited post-secondary institute of higher education. Be a resident of the (50) U.S. States or the District of Columbia.
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT!
Stevenson is the third-largest independent university in Maryland, with more than 4,100 students pursuing bachelor's, master's, and adult undergraduate degrees.
Ninety-three percent of Stevenson graduates found a job or continued their education within six months of graduating.
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.
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SHOUT OUTS
- Wheaton High school administrators and staff, we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students!
- Shoutout to all of the Seniors who are attending Fall Workshops!
- Thank you to the CollegeTracks volunteers for their continued dedication to student success!
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room 1007
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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