STUDENT SERVICES NEWS
October 8, 2019
Maryland College Application Campaign and fee waivers for certain schools.
The following school have provided a fee waiver for their college application fee.
2019 Maryland College Application Campaign (MCAC) College Application Fee Waiver Code
Coppin State University Use Code:CSU2020 October 11th – November 29, 2019
Frostburg State University *Contact Dr. Daley for fee waiver. Limited number of codes provided.
Morgan State University - Use Code: MDFREE2020 October 7th – October 11, 2019
Norfolk State University Use Code: NSUAPPWEEK September 30th- October 6, 2019
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Use Code: MCAC2019 September 30th- October 31, 2019
*Frostburg State University – Contact Dr. Daley at michelle.daley@maryland.gov or at 410-767-0359.
The Hispanic Heritag Foundation's (HHF) 2019 Youth Awards Educational Grants Program is now accepting applications. The 21st Annual Youth Awards will award students who are in the graduating Class of 2020 with up to $3,500 in educational grants to fund their higher education or to fund a community-based project.
Recipients will be selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community, and for their excellence in various educational categories.
To be considered, students must meet the following criteria;
Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring/summer of 2020
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2020-2021
Be of Hispanic heritage (incudes Spain, Brazil, Phillippines)
If selected,, attendance to regional ceremony is mandatory and travel is at the recipient's expense
Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under DACA
Application deadline is Tuesday, October 15. Students can apply at www.HispanicHeritage.rog
The 42nd annual Carroll County College Fair will be held on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Carroll Community College from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit with over 140 in-state and out-of-state college and training program representatives as well as CCC Admissions and Financial Aid representatives. For a list of participating colleges, please go to https://www.carrollcc.edu/collegefair/.
Attention Seniors
College Reps are calling daily to set up times to meet with students in Student Services who are interested in meeting with them to find out more about their schools. Check Naviance often to see which schools have scheduled a time. Sign up to meet with them if interested.
It is your responsibility to note your scheduled visit dates and time in your agenda book. Then, come to Student Services for your scheduled visit. Reminder passes are not sent.
Below is a list of the schools that have signed up to come to Student Services soon.
Hofstra University Oct. 10 8:30
Columbia University Oct. 10 9:30
Vanderbilt University Oct. 10 1:00
Howard Community College-complete Applications Oct. 11 9:00
Elon University Oct. 14 9:30
Goucher College Oct. 14 10:00
Drexel University Oct. 14 1:00
Johns Hopkins University Oct. 14 1:30
Rochester Institute of Technology Oct. 15 8:45
Meredith College Oct. 17 9:30
University of South Florida Oct. 17 1:00
University of Delaware Oct. 21 8:00
St. Mary's College of MD Oct. 21 11:00
Wilson College Oct. 21 12:30
Morgan State University Oct. 22 10:00
Marywood University Oct. 22 1:15
San Diego State University Oct. 23 9:00
Christopher Newport University Oct. 23 9:30
Villanova University Oct. 23 1:00
Perdue University Oct. 24 8:00
Mt. St. Mary's University Oct. 24 9:00
Messiah College Oct. 25 8:00
Dickinson College Oct. 28 11:45
Springfield College Oct. 29 9:30
Dickinson College Oct. 29 11:45
Rider University Oct. 30 8:00
Global Network Academy of Technology Oct. 30 10:00
University of Tennessee Nov. 5 1:00
Millersville University of PA Nov. 11 11:00
Howard Community College Nov. 15 9:30
Howard Community College Dec. 4 9:30
If you are interested in a Career Academy, please consider attending an evening Information Session or a Shadow Day. The Shadow Day requires a permission slip. It is attached. Please return these to Mrs. Brandt in Student Services.
October 13, 2019, and December 10, 2019 - Information Nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the ARL for any 9th or 10th graders
Shadow Days for 10th graders:
November 20, 2019, AM and January 8, 2020, AM (Snow Date January 15, 2020, AM)
Cybersecurity Essentials
Architecture
Graphic Design
Automotive
Systems and Project Engineering
Agricultural Science
PLTW- Aerospace Engineering
November 21, 2019, AM and January 9, 2020, AM (Snow Date January 16, 2020, AM)
Computer Networking- Cyber
HVAC
Academy of Finance
Construction
Homeland Security
Biotechnology
Animation
Early College Program in Cybersecurity (current 9th graders ONLY)
November 21, 2019, PM and January 9, 2020, PM (Snow date January 15, 2020, PM)
Health Professions
Seniors: Student Services in partnership with the English Department will be hosting a College Essay Workshop to help you prepare the essay component of your college applications. The workshop will be held after school in the media center:
October 23, 2019: 2:10-3:30 pm
If you are interested in getting assistance with your college essay drafts, please sign up in Naviance under the "Colleges" tab and then under "view all upcoming college visits." The workshops are included in the list of college visits.
Please bring a draft essay to the workshop with you. There will be English teachers as well as college admissions representatives available to work one-on-one with you.
Feel free to stop by Student Services or talk to Mrs. Ohanian in the English hallway if you have any
Student Service Learning Opportunities
Event Name – Master Aging Fair
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 (will also need some help on Friday, Oct. 18th )
Event Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Volunteer Arrival Time: various times
Volunteer Departure Time: various times
Number of Volunteers Needed: 50+
Location: Howard Community College in Columbia
Location Address: 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia 21044
Responsibilities: different tasks
Split shifts available: Yes
Food available for volunteers: Pizza will be available for Friday night volunteers; For Saturday: Breakfast will be available for students during the morning hours; Students will receive a lunch voucher to use at the event during lunch hours
What to wear: Casual but appropriate
NHS/SSL Hours Available: Yes
Deadline to register: October 16, 2019
Registration deadline: October 16, 2019
Event Coordinator, phone, email: have students go to www.hocovolunteer.org
Event Name Blossoms of Hope 5K and Family Fun Run
Date: October 27, 2019
Event Time: 8:00 am
Volunteer Arrival Time: 7:00 am
Volunteer Departure Time: 10:00 am
Number of Volunteers Needed: 20-24
Location: Old Ellicott City
Location Address: 8390 Main Street, Ellicott City, 21043
Responsibilities: Several different jobs. We need
6 race marshals
4 to hand out t shirts and water
3 or 4 face painters for a kids area
3-5 volunteers to run games and crafts in volunteer area
2 volunteers for the day before to hand out packets (Road Runner by Costco from noon to 5pm)
Split shifts available: 2 volunteers on 10/26 for packet handout (can split 2-3 hours each)
Food available for volunteers: yes
What to wear: will advise
NHS/SSL Hours Available: yes
Registration deadline: October 14, 2019
Event Coordinator, phone, email: Vera Simmons, 443-280-2590, vera@blossomsofhope.org
www.blossomsofhope.org
Please register to volunteer via:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4daca92da2f58-blossoms
Cathy Smith
Jean Moon & Associates
cathyvsmith@outlook.com
410.302.4662
Event Name: Happy Healthy Halloween
Date: 10/25/2016
Event Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Volunteer Arrival Time: 4:30pm
Volunteer Departure Time: 8:30pm
Number of Volunteers Needed: 15-20
Location: The Dancel Y in Ellicott City
Location Address: 4331 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Responsibilities: Assist with setup, cleanup, event activities, and check in
Split shifts available: Yes
Food available for volunteers: Yes
What to wear: Kid Friendly Halloween Costume
NHS/SSL Hours Available: Yes
Registration deadline: 10/20/2019
Event Coordinator, phone, email: Lesley Kroll, 410-465-4334 x285, lesleykroll@ymaryland.org