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BCC ACCESS NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2018
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Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
CollegeTracks Team
Mrs. Patty Olszewski
Program Director
240-740-0428
Ms. Jhessyka Vargas
Program Coordinator
707-722-0427
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Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 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:
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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Joshua T.
What do you like most about being a part of CollegeTracks?
Being part of CollegeTracks, I feel like I know I won't get lost with the amount of people; and that I feel included with every workshop we have. Also that I am thankful to say that I am on top of everything because of CollegeTracks and their help and support.
What major do you want to study?
I want to major in civil engineering and
business.
What advice do you have for juniors who are beginning their college application journeys?
It's always great to grind things out early to allow you to relax later. Also never to be afraid of asking any questions; CollegeTracks will be there for you throughout the entire process.
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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!
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Attend after school
workshops (Mon, Tues, OR Thur)
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Submit the
Transcript Request/Release form (Yellow Form)
to Mrs. Bonner
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Ask TWO teachers for Letter of Recommendation and add them on Naviance
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Add colleges to the
"Colleges I'm Thinking About"
tab in Naviance
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Send your
college essay draft to Mrs. Olszewski and Ms. V (use emails above) for review and feedback
- Continue working on your Common Application and link your account to Naviance
- Continue working on your Coalition Application if you are applying to University of Maryland- College Park or Virginia Tech
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- Identify 4 scholarships that you can apply for
Schedule an appointment with
CollegeTracks TODAY!
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UPCOMING DEADLINES!
University of Maryland, College Park's priority application deadline is on Thursday, November 1st.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's
early action deadline is Thursday, November 1st.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING TALK TO US NOW!
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COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will be visiting BCC early October. Sign up for visits on Naviance:
- Log in to Naviance
- Click on the "Colleges" tab, then click "Colleges Home"
- Scroll down to "College Visits" and click "Show more"
- Click "Register Now"
- Print your confirmation and get it signed by your teacher, it will serve as your pass!
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College
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Date
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Time
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University of Colorado at Boulder
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Tue, Oct 2 |
12:00pm
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| Rochester Institute of Technology |
Tue, Oct 2
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1:43pm |
| Boston University |
Thur, Oct 4
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7:45am |
| University of Michigan |
Thur, Oct 4
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8:37am |
| University of Maryland, Eastern Shore |
Thur, Oct 4
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9:35am |
| St. Lawrence University |
Thur, Oct 4
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12:00pm |
| Duke University |
Thur, Oct 4
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12:51pm |
| Macalester College |
Thur, Oct 4
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1:43pm |
| Yale University |
Fri, Oct 5 |
7:45am
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| Colby College |
Fri, Oct 5
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9:35am
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| Indiana University of Bloomington |
Fri, Oct 5
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10:27am |
Come see us in CCC or contact Mrs. Parmelee to learn more about these colleges!
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ESSAYS
CollegeTracks is happy to review and edit your
essays!
Email your college/scholarship essays to us or share on google drive from your
personal email.
Add responses to these questions in your email or on your shared essay:
- What is the essay question?
- Which draft is this? (1, 2, 3, Too many to count)
- What is the word count?
- What is the essay for? (college, scholarship, something else)
We'll review your essay and include feedback on an Essay Cover Sheet.
Pick up your edited essay from your Student Folder.
We do our best to provide feedback in 48 business hours after receiving your essay!
We're looking forward to reading your incredible essays!
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$CHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Let Ms. V or Mrs. Olszewski know if you're applying for any of these scholarships!
NAME:
AES Engineering Scholarship
DUE DATE:
October 6, 2018
AMOUNT: $500
ELIGIBILITY:
Must submit a 500-1,000 word essay. Open to high school seniors.
NAME:
Coca-Cola Scholars
DUE DATE:
October 31, 2018
AMOUNT:
$20,000
ELIGIBILITY:
Grade 12. A minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of junior year. Must be
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, 2018
ELIGIBILITY: Must be in grades 9-12. Be a resident of the (50) U.S. States or the District of Columbia.
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HAT DO NOT REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP!
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT!
Stevenson University 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
- BCC administrators and staff, we appreciate all you do to support and encourage students. We look forward to our continued partnership with you all!
- Shout out to all of the Seniors who are attending Fall Workshops and ACT Prep!
- Thank you to the CollegeTracks volunteers for their continued dedication to student success!
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays @ the CCC
9:00am-5:00pm
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