WMHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2018
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Watkins Mill High School CollegeTracks Team
Ms. Rula Zaru
Program Director
240.244.6640
Mrs. Estefani Rondon
Program Coordinator
301.541.8239
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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
Yahayra M.
What do you like most about being a part of CollegeTracks
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What I like most about CollegeTracks is all the help and resources the staff gives us. They always do their best to find a way to help me.
What major do you want to study?
I want to major in Biology and get admitted to a Pre-Vet program. I see myself involved in both the medical field and animal care.
What advice do you have for juniors who are beginning their college application journeys?
It's okay to not know what college you want to go to. Just remember to do your research on colleges, and go to the one that fits you best. Don't let the tuition scare you, there are manys scholarships that you can apply to that can help pay 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!
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 Thursday, November 1st.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's
early action deadline is Thursday, November 1st.
TALK TO US
NOW
IF YOU ARE APPLYING!
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COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will be visiting Watkins Mill next week. To schedule a visit, you will need to log on to your Naviance account and follow the instructions below:
- 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, it will serve as your pass!
College
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Date
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Time
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Stevenson University
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Tuesday, October 2
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1:00 PM
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Elon University
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Thursday, October 4
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9:00 AM
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Juniata College
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Thursday, October 4
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9:30 AM
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Arcadia University
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Thursday, October 4
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10:00 AM
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University of Louisville
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Thursday, October 4
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11:15 AM
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Westminster College
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Thursday, October 4
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2:00 PM
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Towson University
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Monday, October 8
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9:30 AM
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The Catholic University of America |
Tuesday, October 9
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9:00 AM
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American University |
Tuesday, October 9
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10:00 AM
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Washington College |
Friday, October 12
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11:15 AM
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Come see us in A006 or contact Mrs. Heald 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.
Email your college or scholarship essay:
watkinsmill@collegetracksusa.org
When 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)
Here's how it works:
- Copy and paste the questions above and answer the questions in the body of your email.
- Attach your essay or google share (from your personal email account) with watkinsmill@collegetracksusa.org
- 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.
We're looking forward to reading your incredible essays!
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$CHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Let Ms. Rula or Mrs. E 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.
T
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
- Watkins Mill High school 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?
Room A006
Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm
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