PB ACCESS NEWSLETTER                                       April 2020
Paint Branch High School CollegeTracks Team


Mr. Peter Marsden
Program Director
240.813.3847

Ms. Tierra Merritt
Program Coordinator
202.417.6683


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MCPS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please follo w this link to stay up-to-date on MCPS announcements regarding the coronavirus crisis.
Workshops

VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS FOR JUNIORS

Even though though we are not at Paint Branch, we will continue to provide students with resources for their college application journey! These are the workshops that juniors will receive via email while Paint Branch is closed:


- Brag Sheet/Naviance Forms          - Career Exploration
- College List Selection                     - Financial Aid

Check your MCPS email to join our Google Classroom to easily access the workshops. The code is: v723f3f

Please complete each workshop by sending us your completed tasks as if you were AT school.

LET MS. MERRITT OR MR. MARSDEN KNOW
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

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   FAMILY QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Ask your student...

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Creating a new routine at home can be hard. Try out the sample schedule below!

SATACT SAT/ACT TEST DATES & 
REGISTRATION DEADLINES


June 13th ACT: Register by May 8th

June 6th SAT: Register by May 8th

July 18th ACT : Register by June 19th

Ask CollegeTracks to get help with registering!

Additionally, PrepMatters offers virtual ACT/SAT Prep every Tuesday at 5:10pm. Click here to sign up.

More ACT information here.
More SAT information here.
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VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOURS


Multiple colleges have created virtual tours so students can still see the campus and get a feel for the school. 

Here is a list of Maryland colleges and their virtual tours. Click on a school to view the tour.


Click here to look for virtual tours not listed above.
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Erika Ojomo

1. Why did you join CollegeTracks?
"I joined CollegeTracks because of the important information I would receive to help me with my high school to college transition and beyond. I needed a place to put my thoughts about my future to good use."

2. What do you like about CollegeTracks so far?
"I like CollegeTracks because I'm able to express all my interests and I've never felt the need to hold back. The program reminds me that I need independence to adapt to the outside world."

3. Why should other students join CollegeTracks?
"Students should join CollegeTracks because it's better to plan a future carefully without feeling rushed. They provide workshops and online help with AP courses, SAT/ACT prep, and more. You can meet new people and discover new interests along the way."
Scholarshipsss

 Let Mr. Marsden or Ms. Merritt know if you're applying for any of these scholarships! 
 
NAME: Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
DUE DATE: 4/15/2020
AMOUNT: $5,000
ELIGIBILITY:  Grades 9-12; Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Currently working or have worked on inspiring service project in the past 12 months. Must work as an individual to lead service work. Must have organized & led extraordinary service activity unrelated to school.
M ORE INFO:   Click here

NAME:  The Anthem Essay Contest Information
DUE DATE:  4/30/2020
AMOUNT:  Up to $2,000
ELIGIBILITY: Be  a high school student. No citizenship eligibility required. Must write essay between 600 and 1,200 words in length, double spaced. 
MORE INFO:  Click here

NAME:  DoSomething.Org Scholarships
DUE DATE: Varies
AMOUNT:  Varies
ELIGIBILITY:  Must be between ages of 13-25. Citizenship eligibility varies for each scholarship. Must complete 3 easy steps: 1) sign up for campaign, 2) complete campaign, 3) upload picture to show you completed the campaign.
MORE INFO: Click here



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Penn State University 


Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Application Deadlines:
N ovember 1 (Early Action) | November 30 (Priority Deadline)

FOUR FUN FACTS

1. Penn State has earned 100 Big Ten Championships. Go Lions!

2. The most popular majors at Penn State include: Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Communication, and Journalism.

3.  Penn State was the first school in the country to offer a degree in agriculture and farming.

4. The campus holds an annual free music festival called Movin' On which has brought known artists to perform such as: Big Sean, Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, and Ludacris.
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room 2236
 Mondays, Tuesdays, 
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm

www.collegetracksusa.org