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WMHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2017
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Watkins Mill High School CollegeTracks Team
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COLLEGE ESSAY 101
Writing your college essay(s) can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be.
Check out the
3 tips below for advice on writing a stellar essay!
1. Tell a story. Use details and specific examples to compose an essay that readers will understand. Take this time to tell your story in a way that shows your individuality. You are more than your GPA and test scores. 2. Accentuate the positive. Demonstrate how you've grown or learned from an experience. 3. Ask for feedback. Others can identify mistakes you may have missed.
REMEMBER - WE CAN REVIEW YOUR ESSAYS!
- Don't forget to include the essay prompt you are writing about.
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Larissa G. in her own words...
What do you like most about being a part of CollegeTracks?
Getting help with my college applications!
What colleges are you applying to and what do you want to study?
I am applying to Catholic University of America, American University and Towson University. I want to study elementary school education so I can be a teacher!
What advice do you have for juniors who are beginning their college application journeys?
Get ready, this is going to get really hard! Senior year and these college applications are no joke! Most importantly, don't give up. Even when you feel like it.
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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MYTHS
Whether Montgomery College is the only college on your list or one of your options, it's important to
understand the facts about MC as you apply to colleges this fall!
Here are just a few!
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MYTH
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TRUTH
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MC is the only college my family and I can afford
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Some four-year colleges, even private ones, may be as affordable as MC for you and your family! |
| If I go to MC, I won't have to study for and take a college entrance exam |
MC requires "college-ready" scores on either the SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer tests in order to take college-level classes.
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My GPA is too low to go to any college, except MC
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Some four-year colleges accept students with lower GPAs. MC enrolls students with competitive GPAs.
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MC is the only college that is close by.
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There are many four-year colleges close by and in the DC/MD/VA area. |
| MC is just like high school all over again and it is easy |
MC is a college. College is not like high school and will require more work for more challenging courses!
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It is easy to transfer from MC to a four-year college like UMD-College Park!
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The transfer process is not always as easy as it looks. The GPA you earn at MC will determine your four-year college options!
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SENIORS........ DO NOW!
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Finalize your college list, don't forget to add the deadlines!
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Update your college list in your Naviance account and submit your transcript request form to Mrs. Walker (see CollegeTracks first)
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Send your ACT/SAT scores to colleges you are applying to. If you have not taken an ACT and would like to take the December ACT, register online for our ACT Prep with CollegeTracks.
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Follow-up with your teacher to make sure your letters of recommendation have been sent to your colleges.
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Sign up for college visits at Watkins Mill
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Visit colleges during early release and no-school days. Take a campus tour and arrange to meet with an admissions representative!
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Email your college essay to [email protected] for review and feedback from our volunteers and staff.
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Sign up for help to complete your FAFSA.
- Apply to at least 4 scholarships
Schedule an appointment during STEP or after school 2:30-4pm with CollegeTracks!
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FAFSA SEASON
It's FAFSA season at CollegeTracks!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is one of the first steps in securing financial aid for college!
We can help you and your family complete the FAFSA accurately and on time.
We are now accepting FAFSA
appointments
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CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR FAFSA APPOINTMENT TODAY!
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$CHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Let Ms. Barclay, Mr. Chappell, or Mrs. E know if you're applying for any of these scholarships!
NAME:
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
DUE DATE:
November 14, 2017
AMOUNT: Up to $40,000 per year
ELIGIBILITY:
High School senior, 3.5 GPA or above, demonstrate financial need, 1200 on SAT or 26 on ACT
NAME:
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Compeitition
DUE DATE:
November 27, 2017
AMOUNT:
$1,000 per year, up to $12,500
ELIGIBILITY:
Any high school senior who is a citizen of the U.S. may apply (this does not include Permanent Residents of the U.S.). Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial aid.
NAME:
Education Matters Scholarship
DUE DATE:
November 30, 2017
ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of the U.S. who plan to enroll in a post-secondary institution no later than Fall 2020. Must answer the following question in 250 words or less: "What would you say to someone who says education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?"
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT!
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a public liberal arts, co-ed, non-religious college. It is one of the
top 5 public liberal arts colleges in the nation (U.S. News & World Report).
Approximately 1,900 students attend St. Mary's. 9
0% of St. Mary's students reside in Maryland. The remaining 10% are from 28 states and 23 nations.
St. Mary's offers 31 academic programs. Popular degree programs are Biology, Economics, English, Political Science, and Psychology.
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Are you taking the December 9th ACT?
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Join our ACT Prep program!
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- Learn ACT strategies from trained ACT prep tutors.
- Class is held once a week, after-school from 2:30-4pm at Watkins Mill. Choose from Tuesdays or Thursdays.
- FREE but requires a $20 refundable deposit to save your spot until December.
- Email Mrs. E if you have any questions: [email protected]
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SHOUT OUTS
- Watkins Mill 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 and ACT Prep tutors for their continued dedication to student success!
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room A006
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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