May/June 2020 College and Career Newsletter Mrs. Janet Malherek - College & Career Advisor, [email protected]May/June 2020 ATTENTION SENIORS… Due to COVID-19, Mrs. Malherek was not able to visit SENIORS in their English classes in April to complete a survey. However, a Senior End-of-Year Career Center Survey was sent out to EVERY SENIOR through their SYNERGY EMAIL on 4/14/20 asking students to complete the information on the survey by Friday, May 1, 2020. The information collected from the survey will be used to prepare the graduation program and end-of-year reports. If you have not completed the survey, please do so as soon as possible. Mrs. Malherek wants to make sure she has the correct post-secondary plans for EVERY SENIOR. PLEASE REMEMBER….Copies of acceptance letters (4-year schools ONLY), scholarships, grants, awards, financial aid letters, or military commitments must be emailed (or forwarded) to Mrs. Malherek at [email protected]by May 1st in order for the information to be included in the graduation program. REMEMBER to stay organized and keep copies of all important documents. Please contact Mrs. Malherek if you have any questions. Make Your Summer Work For You! Out of school for the summer? This might seem like a time for kicking back and unwinding after the school year, but it’s actually a great opportunity to start building that resume to help you impress the college of your choice or gain experience for your future career. Your plans can be more than simply getting a summer job; there are a number of activities that can help you stay active and gain valuable experience over the summer months. Use the link below to help you find some summer programs. Work Employment is one of the most practical ways to build your resume and impress colleges and employers. Even if working during the school year is not an option, there are often seasonal establishments such as summer camps that look for help specifically during the summer months. Any job is good, but working in a leadership position or in an academic area would be ideal. The more a job challenges you, the more it builds the skills that colleges and future employers are interested in seeing in applicants. Helpful links: Southern Maryland Job Source - Located at 175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD (301-645-8712). Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd Maryland Workforce Exchange - https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx www.snagajob.com www.careerbuilder.com www.linkup.com www.indeed.com www.linkedin.com www.glassdoor.com www.simplyhired.com
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May/June 2020 College and Career Newsletter
Mrs. Janet Malherek - College & Career Advisor, [email protected] May/June 2020
ATTENTION SENIORS… Due to COVID-19, Mrs. Malherek was not able to visit SENIORS in their English classes in
April to complete a survey. However, a Senior End-of-Year Career Center Survey was sent out to EVERY SENIOR through their SYNERGY EMAIL on 4/14/20 asking students to
complete the information on the survey by Friday, May 1, 2020. The information collected from the survey will be used to prepare the graduation program and end-of-year reports. If you have
not completed the survey, please do so as soon as possible. Mrs. Malherek wants to make sure she has the correct post-secondary plans for EVERY SENIOR.
PLEASE REMEMBER….Copies of acceptance letters (4-year schools ONLY), scholarships, grants, awards, financial aid letters, or military commitments must be emailed (or forwarded) to Mrs.
Malherek at [email protected] by May 1st in order for the information to be included in the graduation program.
REMEMBER to stay organized and keep copies of all important documents. Please contact Mrs. Malherek if you have any questions.
Make Your Summer Work For You!
Out of school for the summer? This might seem like a time for kicking back and unwinding after the school year, but it’s actually a great opportunity to start building that resume to help you impress the college of your choice or gain experience for your future career. Your plans can be more than simply getting a summer job; there are a number of activities that can help you stay active and gain valuable experience over the summer months. Use the link below to help you find some summer programs.
Work
Employment is one of the most practical ways to build your resume and impress colleges and employers. Even if working during the school year is not an option, there are often seasonal establishments such as summer camps that look for help specifically during the summer months. Any job is good, but working in a leadership position or in an academic area would be ideal. The more a job challenges you, the more it builds the skills that colleges and future employers are interested in seeing in applicants.
Helpful links:
Southern Maryland Job Source - Located at 175 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD (301-645-8712). Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. www.dllr.state.md.us/county/smd
Intern Choosing what to do with your vacation can have a significant impact on your future. Whether you've finalized your career path or not, participating in a summer internship program will move you forward in many ways towards a viable and meaningful future. Summer internships for high school students are designed to provide valuable on-the-job experience for young people who are just starting to explore
career options. These programs can be a fun and exciting first step toward furthering your education and figuring out what direction you want to take in life.
Applying for, participating in, and completing a summer internship as a high school student will give you the confidence and skills you need to understand the world of the "job search." It will allow you to explore a wide variety of career options including marketing, design, nursing, accounting, or something else. It will propel you into the world of networking. And it will give you an impressive entry for your resume—the same resume that will potentially help you land your first big job after college.
Get involved and donate some of your time to volunteering! Community service is another great way to gain some valuable work and leadership experience. Nonprofits such as soup kitchens and animal shelters are always looking for volunteers, so it should not be difficult to find a volunteer organization near you that could use an extra pair of hands for a few hours a week during the summer. Below are some websites to help you find some opportunities. There is also some volunteer information available in the Career Center.
Idealist - http://www.idealist.org Volunteer Match - www.volunteermatch.org Do Something - www.dosomething.org/us Special Olympics - www.specialolympics.org Points of Light - www.pointsoflight.org
Travel
While this may not be a viable option for everyone, summer travel can be an exciting way to enrich your mind while enhancing your resume. Visiting and exploring foreign places will broaden your horizons, allowing you to expand your awareness of other peoples and cultures. It is also a great chance to develop language skills. Even if you cannot visit foreign
places, take time to explore local sites and museums. Take a unique teen adventure trip with students from all over the world, such as:
Grade Level Monthly Reminders *Due to COVID-19 – some of the information below may change.
Freshmen:
Study hard for those final exams.
Plan a productive summer with community service, volunteer work, college summer programs, sports camps, summer school, and/or jobs. All things that help build your resume.
Use Study Island and Career Cruising to prepare for the fall PSAT and career/college research. READ!
Sophomores:
AP US History students applying to selective colleges should prepare and register for the June SAT Subject Test at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests.
Use www.careercruising.com to research colleges, scholarships, and career options. Passwords required. If you forgot, see your Counselor or College and Career Advisor.
Practice for the October PSAT using your College Board Access Code you received on your PSAT paper score report. Go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10. You can also use your Study Island account.
Study for final exams. Keep those grades high.
Start creating a list of colleges that interest you and you may want to attend.
Start visiting colleges and/or take advantage of virtual resources such as websites like www.collegeweeklive.com, www.campustours.com, and www.ecampustours.com
Enroll in summer workshops, participate in volunteer experiences, or find a job. Last chance to beef up resumes! Prep for ACT/SATs that need to be taken for four-year colleges....READ, READ, READ!
Juniors:
Four-year, college-bound students should plan to take the ACT and/or SAT the end of your junior year. Deadlines for the June college entrance exams are in early May. Don’t forget SAT Subject Tests required by highly selective colleges. Don’t incur late fees...register EARLY!
Take your AP exams and study for finals.
Refine your target list of schools and be sure it covers a range of safety to reach schools.
Enroll in summer workshops, participate in volunteer experiences, or find a job. Last chance to beef up resumes! Prep for ACT/SATs that need to be taken for four-year colleges.
Start getting prepared to complete college applications. Most colleges open their applications in August/September! Check your colleges’ websites…..and pay attention to deadlines!!!
Use Scholarship Search programs...FREE ones! Visit colleges and do interviews with reps. www.collegeweeklive.com provides virtual visits and scholarships.
Athletes, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org and use Core Course GPA to calculate your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores needed for Division I and II collegiate sports. Be sure you are earning the right credits...sign up today at www.CoreCourseGPA.com. (School ID: 211067; School Code: 796712340) See your Athletic Director or coach for more details.
Complete your senior survey and turn in documentation to make sure you are included in the graduation program. A final transcript will be sent to your selected college. If you are attending a four-year college, a letter of acceptance must be submitted to the Career Center. You also must submit copies of any financial aid you receive (scholarships, awards, grants, etc.) and/or copies of your military commitments.
Withdraw your applications from colleges you are not attending.
Send thank you notes to those who helped you in your college application process.
Most four-year colleges must be notified by May 1 of your intent to accept admissions and enroll. Pay attention to housing and meal plan information.
Study for your finals and APs!
Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors – If you are planning to take AP and Honors Classes in the
Fall remember to check for summer reading assignments! These assignments are part of your 1st
quarter grade in the Fall. No slacking!
Juniors - If you are planning to apply to 4-year colleges, you should register to take either the ACT or
the SAT in June/July. Deadlines to register for the June tests are in May!!! ACT also offers a test date
in July. If you miss those dates, the next tests you can register for are August/September!!!
Juniors - If you are planning to go to a 2-year college, trade or technical school you may not need to
take the ACT or SAT. Look for more information in the September Newsletter this Fall!
Seniors – Make sure you are not missing important information from your college! Know when and
where to take your college placement exam! PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!
Ideally, touring the college campuses you are considering is the best way to
find out if a college is for you. However, just because you may want to
attend a school out of state does not mean you have to spring for plane
tickets to every university on your Top 10 list. To help whittle down the
choices, take a virtual tour at www.campustours.com or
www.ecampustours.com to get started. Many of the college websites also
provide a virtual tour of their campus….be sure to check it out!
Students have the opportunity to participate in a virtual college fair by going to
www.collegefairsonline.com. Go to the student link on the website in order to
register for the virtual college fair. During the fair you can log on and search
through all the colleges represented. Each booth will include information about
the school and offer a chat time to talk with school representatives. You can also
chat with college representatives at www.collegeweeklive.com.
This website provides a wealth of information for students. Students are able to take Interest and Skills Assessments, look at Career Profiles, watch Multimedia Interviews, research College and Financial Aid Information, save items to the Electronic Career Portfolio and create a resume using the Resume Builder. To access the website go to: www.careercruising.com. Enter the school’s Username: stcharles /
Password: careers. Students have their own individual accounts they can access with their own username and password that allows them to save items to their account. Students who do not remember their password can see their counselor or Mrs. Malherek in the Career Center.
Petersons:
This website provides information and tools to help you find, get in, and pay for school. Go to: www.petersons.com
College Results Online:
This is an interactive, user-friendly Web tool designed to provide parents and students with information about graduation rates for nearly any four-year college or university in the country or to compare colleges. Go to: www.collegeresults.org
Exploring College Options: Student/Parent Information Sessions – Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford – in the Metro DC area, go to: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Exploring Educational Excellence:
Information sessions presented by Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, and the University of Chicago. For more information visit: www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org
College Visits Tours: Tours are led and supervised by trained staff. Tours are set up across the United States and Canada. Call 843-853-8149 for details. View a complete list of tours and register at www.college-visits.com.
Arrow Collegiate Tours: This organization was formed to introduce students to the heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). They offer a week-long HBCU tour twice a year and One-Day tours at various times throughout the year. For more information and to register, go to: www.arrowcollegiatetour.com
College Navigator: From the US Department of Education, this website gathers admission, retention, graduation, and financial aid data for every college in the country. Go to: www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator.
CollegeWeekLive: This is a free, online event designed to connect prospective students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Visit www.CollegeWeekLive.com.
CappexConnect Online:
Connect with colleges, faculty and admissions, watch live presentations from a variety of institutions on your computers and learn more about specific colleges or college in general. Go to: www.cappex.com
The Online Dramatics College Theatre Directory: This online directory makes it easier for students to find and apply to hundreds of colleges with performing arts programs. Go to: http://collegedirectory.schooltheatre.org
Big Future – The College Board: Choosing a college is a big and exciting decision. Explore your interests and take the time to find a college that will put you on the path to a bright future!!! Go to: www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
College Majors 101: There are so many majors to choose from! College Majors 101 provides information and videos about college majors, lists of accredited schools, student/professional associations, examples of employers, industry publications and more! Go to: www.collegemajors101.com
College Simply: College Simply provides clear, easy to understand admission chances, rankings and tools to help simplify the college search process. Go to: www.collegesimply.com
**COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND UPDATES DUE TO COVID-19**
*College of Southern Maryland (CSM) VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 at 5:00 PM
CSM will be holding a VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE on Wednesday May 13 at 5:00
PM. This event is ideal for any seniors who are interested in attending CSM after they graduate!!! Students who are interested in taking part in the CSM VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE will need to need to RSVP at the following link:
*College of Southern Maryland – UPDATE from April 29, 2020
REVISED PLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
CSM has revised their placement procedures for incoming students. Since placement testing will not be available throughout the summer, students
can place using any combination of the following:
High School Transcript Review: CSM can use students' transcripts/GPA for placement
even though transcripts are incomplete for their senior year. Students should arrange to have their transcripts sent to [email protected] for evaluation. Upon evaluation, an enrollment coordinator will create a course sequence and contact the student.
SAT/ACT Scores: Students may now send their downloaded PDF score report from
their SAT/ACT exams directly to [email protected]. Enrollment coordinators receive a list of students who submit scores will plan their courses and contact the students.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mary Prather, CSM Enrollment Coordinator, at [email protected] or by calling 301-934-7862. You may also contact the CSM Call Center at [email protected] or by calling 301-934-2251 option 0. The CSM staff are working remotely and can be contacted using the information listed above.
Seniors who are interested in attending the College of Southern Maryland after you graduate – PLEASE READ BELOW!!!
The staff at the College of Southern Maryland is continuing to work remotely and are available to assist students with enrollment and answer questions. CSM’s call center is fully operational remotely ([email protected] and 301-934-2251 option 0), and the Enrollment Coordinator, Mary Prather, is available to work with students via email ([email protected]) or phone (301-934-7862). If any seniors have questions about what's available at CSM, please contact the staff at the College of Southern Maryland. They are more than happy to begin having these conversations with students while they work remotely so that they can help these students jump right in when the campus reopens.
College of Southern Maryland Application and Testing Process:
College of Southern Maryland’s Enrollment Advisor Phone: 301-934-2251 x 7043
1. Apply online at www.csmd.edu/apply-register, there is no fee. Upon successful completion of your application, you will receive an acceptance letter containing your student ID number via the email address that is provided on your application. Typically, you will receive this email within 1-2 business days after completing your application. 2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 of your senior year. CSM’s school code is 002064. If your application is not completed, your financial aid cannot be processed.
Please Note: In order to be considered for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA, identify the College of Southern Maryland (Community College) on the FAFSA as one of the schools on your list, and submit the FAFSA by March 1. Students will be notified by email of the required documentation to submit for further consideration of the Scholarship. For more information, please visit: https://mhec.maryland.gov/Pages/Community-College-Promise-Scholarship.aspx 3. College Placement/Accuplacer Testing – DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ABOVE FOR THE *College of Southern Maryland REVISED PLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. 4. Orientation and Registration. Complete the Online Orientation session by logging into your [my.csmd.edu] my CSMD account. Once you have logged into your myCSMD account, click on New Student Orientation on the right side of the page.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for SENIORS planning on attending the College of Southern Maryland after graduation…
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) $cholarship Finder!!!
Check out CSM’s Online Scholarship Finder!!! It’s EASY! It’s FREE! Check it out! Visit www.csmd.edu/scholarshipfinder for the most up-to-date information and eligibility requirements.
Remember to apply early for best consideration! Contact the CSM Financial Assistance Department at (301)
934-7531 for additional information. Be sure to check out ALL of the scholarships on CSM’s Online
Scholarship Finder!!!
Have questions about financial aid at CSM? Check out CSM Financial Aid TV!
Go to: http://csmd.financialaidtv.com/
DUAL ENROLLMENT
For more information about Dual Enrollment, please see your counselor. Additional information about Dual Enrollment is available on the College of Southern Maryland website:
JUNIORS: It is time to register for the NCAA Eligibility Center if you plan to participate in Division I or Division II level of play in college. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org to register with a credit card. If you are a student receiving free or reduced lunch or participate in federal trio programs, ask your counselor about fee waivers.
1. Ask your counselor to send your transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of your junior year.
2. Take the ACT or SAT and use the code “9999” to have your official scores sent directly to the NCAA
Eligibility Center.
3. Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class and have
the required amount of core courses. Use the www.CoreCourseGPA.com program to help with this
process.
How to ACTIVATE your FREE Membership: Step 1: Go to www.CoreCourseGPA.com Step 2: In the “New Member Account Creation” box, enter: School ID: 211067 School Code: 796712340
SENIORS: Request final amateurism certification beginning April 1, and ask your counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation.
For a Complete List of NCAA Courses:
Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org and enter the site as an NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete. Navigate to
the “Resources” tab, click “U.S. Students” and then “List of NCAA Courses.” Follow the prompts to search for
your high school’s list by name.
The NCAA works with more than 430,000 student-athletes participating in 23 sports at more than a 1,000
colleges/universities. Good Luck!
Juniors planning to play Division I or Division II sports in college…
It is time to register at the NCAA Eligibility Center!!!
CareerOneStop – Sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Learn about careers,
find career information, and locate career resources and advice. Visit www.careeronestop.com
Career Coach – College of Southern Maryland has a website that is available for students to use as
they prepare for their future. It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current
local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training. Visit the
Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School, Inc. – A vocational school dedicated to preparing
students for successful careers as U.S. merchant mariners. Tuition-free training, no prior experience necessary, www.seafarers.org Located on the campus of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training
and Education, 45353 St. Georges Ave., Piney Point, MD 20674
Maryland Dental Assistant School – 10 weeks, entry-level dental assistant program, Dr. Evelyn
Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local #24
Accepting applications for Apprenticeship; starting pay $13.25/hr. plus benefits, must be 18 years old, apply in person at 901 Montgomery Street, Laurel, MD. Application fee $25.00, questions: 301-
498-9162; www.insulators24.org
Steamfitters, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration,
Process Piping & Environmental Systems Field Apprenticeships:
Trade school located at 8509 Ardwick-Ardmore Road, Landover, Maryland 20785. Be sure to bring your
birth certificate or passport and a valid driver’s license or valid state issued identification card. You must
be 18 years of age to apply. Call 301-341-1555 for more information. http://steamfitters-602.org
Southern Maryland Pool Management
is HIRING LIFEGUARDS for the summer!!!
Find out what jobs are available at
one of the many Waldorf outdoor community pools by going to:
https://somdpoolmgmt.isolvedhire.com
Charles County Government Summer Internships
Charles County Government has internship opportunities available for students through their
Summer Internship Program. There are 16 intern positions posted on their website that are open to
rising juniors, seniors, upcoming graduates, or current college or graduate students. The internship
programs run approximately June 8 – August 14. Summer interns will work up to 28 hours per week.
The DEADLINE to APPLY is Sunday, May 3rd. More information and Applications are available at:
MARINE CORPS RESERVE www.marines.com/eligibility/service-
options/reserve
Registering with Selective Service
Attention all 17 and 18 year old male students: If you are not registered with Selective Service,
you must do so within 30 days of turning 18. You MUST register. This is not a school
requirement, it’s the law. If you fail to register, it will affect your ability to receive Federal
college loans, grants and student aid. In addition, it will affect your ability to receive job
training or to gain citizenship. It will even curtail opportunities to get many good jobs in the
future. Register online at www.sss.gov fill out a registration card at any U.S. Post Office.
ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION Program – FREE Webinars!!! Students who took the ASVAB can register for an online Career Exploration Workshop on May 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM. This is an opportunity to explore various career fields. For more information and to register, go to: www.asvabprogram.com/training-registration-form/14 SPACE IS LIMITED!!!
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Life is FULL of OPPORTUNITIES…
Don’t miss out!!!
There are multitudes of programs for high school students at colleges and universities
across the country…..especially during the summer!!! Pre-college programs and workshops
are hosted by the University of Maryland, Georgetown, and CSM, just to name a few in our area.
If you are interested in a particular college or university,
visit the college’s website to see what programs and workshops they may have available.
*Due to COVID-19 – some of the information on the next page may change.
Banson NYC Fashion Summer Camps - For teens grade 9-12, week long session to teach students fundamentals of the fashion industry. More information can be found at: www.bansonnyc.org or 917-328-1469
Bowie State University (BSU) Girls Who Will Program - BSU is hosting the Girls Who Will Program from June 22, 2020 to July 17, 2020. This is a program for girls, ages 12 – 17, and provides the opportunity for them to learn a variety of different technological skills from Bowie State faculty and students, as well as industry professionals. Space is limited!!! For more information and/or to register, go to: https://girlswhowill.wordpress.com/
Charles County Government Summer Internships – Deadline to apply is May 3: - The Charles County Government currently has 16 SUMMER INTERNSHIP positions posted on their website that are open to rising juniors, seniors, upcoming graduates, college graduates or current college or graduate students. Summer interns will work up to 28 hours per week. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020. Applications are being accepted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlescountymd/promotionaljobs
CSI Camp – For rising juniors, seniors, and 2020 high school graduates. Waynesburg University, June 21-26. This camp is designed to give student hands-on experience of what they can expect in the forensic science and criminal justice majors and occupations. CSI Camp fills up fast and space is limited. Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register, go to: www.waynesburg.edu/csi-camp
Cyber Defense Training Camp - For rising juniors and seniors, July 5-11, 7 day residential summer program, opportunity to expand knowledge of cybersecurity and gain practical skills through instruction by an experienced security professional, University of Maryland, information and online application: http://mcwic.cs.umd.edu/cyber#cyberdefense Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.
Girls Who Will – Summer STEM camp, computer science, webpage design, cybersecurity, 3D printing and more, for high school girls at Bowie State University, June 24 – July 5, 9:30 to 4:00, https://girlswhowill.wordpress.com/
Government Summer Internships – USAJOBS posts summer internship positions frequently for students, under “Explore Hiring Paths” click on “Students and recent graduates” at www.usajobs.gov Maryland Leadership Workshops, Inc. – CANCELLED THIS YEAR! Fun, dynamic programs where students learn by doing. Topics include motivation, team building, leadership styles, project planning, diversity, empowering others, and more. Dances, games and recreation on the college campus are included. Visit www.mlw.org for more details.
Maryland Summer Centers – Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students in the fine and performing arts, environmental science, technology, computer science, space science, physics, engineering, world languages, creative writing and digital filmmaking. Application deadlines vary but most are due soon. Visit www.marylandpublicschools.org/summercenter to register. Nursing and Healthcare career exploration opportunity: VolunTeens Program – University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center offers a Volunteen Program which is a great way for a teen between the ages of 14 and 17 to be exposed to the healthcare environment while deciding if healthcare is the career for them. The program also offers teens an opportunity to serve their community and its residents. For more information and an application, please visit: http://charlesregionalcareers.org/volunteer
Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp – Does Sports Broadcasting interest you? Waynesburg University is offering a Sports Announcing & Sports Journalism Camp from June 22-26. For more information and to register, go to: www.waynesburg.edu/sports-announcing-sports-journalism-camp
Summer STEM Program at the United States Naval Academy Are you thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? This Summer STEM Program is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. The Summer STEM Program is held at the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland!!! (You do not have to be planning to go into the military to attend this program.) 2020 Session Dates: Rising 9th Graders – June 1-6, Rising 10th Graders – June 8-13, Rising 11th Graders – June 15-19. COST: $600 per student (Includes room and board, meals, and activities.) APPLY EARLY for best consideration. To apply, go to: www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel4-Attending Women in Engineering Programs – The University of Maryland hosts middle and high school students on campus for lab tours and hands-on science activities. For more information and to REGISTER, visit https://eng.umd.edu/women/6-12-programs. Young Terp Scholars: College Courses. College Credits. College Park. – July 12-31, 2020 – Experience college life at the University of Maryland and earn three college credits, learn more at https://oes.umd.edu/middle-high-school-students/terp-young-scholars. Rolling admissions until June 15.
FBI BALTIMORE FIELD OFFICE – BALTIMORE TEEN ACADEMY: FBI Baltimore is currently accepting applications for its 2020 Teen Academy, which is open to high school students ages 16 – 18 (juniors/seniors). This program allows high school students an opportunity to get a comprehensive look into today’s FBI during a six-to-eight-hour block of instruction and demonstrations at the field office. Students are provided with several presentations on topics, including terrorism, cyber, public corruption, polygraph exams, evidence response, SWAT, and the day-to-day operation of a typical FBI office.
The Teen Academy will be held July 15 to July 17, 2020 from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020.
For more information and to complete an application, go to:
www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/baltimore/community-outreach (Scroll down to Teen Academy)
(Scroll down to Teen/Youth Academy)
COLLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES (CTCL) Due to Covid-19, program has been cancelled this year.
CTCL is an organization dedicated to the support of student-centered college search.
Their programs are designed to offer students and parents/guardians a new
perspective on college admission, to address some of the misconceptions about
college admission, and to help students connect with representatives from CTCL-
member colleges. Their programs are FREE and open to the public.
For more information, please go to: http://ctcl.org/info-sessions
Youth for Astronomy and Engineering events create a positive and supportive experience for young men and women each year as they make their choices about high school courses, college majors, and activities.
They host hands-on events that help support a student’s interest in becoming a scientist, engineer, technologist or mathematician.
Events are held at: Space Telescope Science Institute
3700 San Martin Drive Baltimore, Md.
For more information and a schedule of events visit the website at: www.stsci.edu/yae
Did You Know???
EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application: Apply to 35 member institutions with one $35.00 application fee - www.eduinconline.com or call (770)716-0616. (*Includes 4 Maryland schools – Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, & University of Maryland Eastern Shore!!!)
The Common Application: There are now almost 700 Common Application members in 47 states and the District of Columbia, as well as ones overseas. While they represent tremendous diversity in size, mission, location, and selectivity, they all share a commitment of promoting access through holistic admission. For more information and to see which colleges and universities accept the Common Application go to: www.commonapp.org.
Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success:
This is an online college application system which allows high school students, grades 9-12, to set up an
account and begin learning about the application and financial aid processes. The platform provides a single,
centralized toolkit for students to organize, build, and refine their applications. There are three main features:
• Virtual Locker – Students can collect and store information that may be useful when they apply
such as academic documents, essays, written work, extracurricular activities, videos, photos, visual
arts/music, etc.
• Collaboration Platform – The teachers, counselors, employers, and mentors who are
supporting the student’s college search and application can offer feedback.
• Application Portal – Students select the information from their Virtual Locker that they wish to
include with their application to Coalition member universities.
There are over 90 public and private universities across the U.S. that comprise the Coalition for Access,
Affordability, and Success.
The University of Maryland, College Park will use the application provided by the Coalition for Access,
Affordability, and Success beginning in mid-August 2017 for students seeking freshman admission to the
university.
For more information go to: www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
PSAT/NMSQT Practice & Score Report Resources: This is a FREE Career and College Resource from College Board. Students (9th, 10th, 11th grade) have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. Students can practice for the PSAT/NMSQT by clicking on https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice. Students who took the test received their PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports from their counselors in December/January. Students who did not receive their score report, should see their counselors. The score reports will contain an access code
that the students will need to enter on the College Board website in order to see their PSAT/NMSQT scores. Once the students receive their score report, they should visit https://studentscores.collegeboard.org to learn more about what their scores mean. If they have an account with College Board, they can sign in with their Username and Password; if they don’t have an account, they will need to create a Student Account at www.collegeboard.org. Using their score report, they will learn how ready they are for college, explore which
AP courses are a good match for them, and get insight into which skills to focus on in order to prepare for the SAT. They can also link their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to access FREE, personalized SAT
practice based on their PSAT/NMSQT results.
Khan Academy – A personalized learning resource for all ages!!! Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content. For more information go to: http://www.khanacademy.org
They also provide SAT Prep – Go to: www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
FairTest: This list includes institutions that are “test optional”, “test flexible” or otherwise de-emphasize the use of
standardized tests by making admissions decisions about substantial numbers of applicants who recently
graduated from U.S. high schools without using the SAT or ACT.
Go to: www.fairtest.org/university/optional.
AP Exams and Earning College Credit:
Your AP Scores can provide you the opportunity to earn credit and placement in college. For more information
go to: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement.
MARYLAND RESOURCES
College Resources & Financial Aid Programs: The state as an extensive range of college resources and financial aid programs in the form of grants, scholarships, and other awards for students who want to further their education beyond high school. For more information, please go to: www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/Pages/default.aspx
Artsys: The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities
ARTSYS is intended to aid the transfer of students from Maryland community colleges to the University System of Maryland institutions and other participating institutions. For more information go to: www.artsys.usmd.edu.
Academic Common Market: The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program that enables students who live in the 15 states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) to pursue a degree not available in the student’s home state at an out-of-state college at discounted tuition rates. To find out more information visit: http://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/acadaff/commonmarket.aspx
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is the State of Maryland’s higher education coordinating
board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and private colleges and universities
and for-profit career schools. MHEC also administers state financial aid programs. Their website provides
information and numerous resources for students and parents. For more information, please go to:
www.mhec.state.md.us
Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship:
The Promise Scholarship creates opportunities for students to attend one of
Maryland’s public community colleges by providing tuition assistance for any
Scholarship.aspx more information How to Apply, Eligibility Criteria,
Award Amount, Renewing an Award, Service Obligation Requirements
Each year there are hundreds of scholarships available for students transitioning to higher education. Individuals, corporations and foundations, colleges and universities,
as well as state and federal aid offer scholarships and grants. Students can search for scholarships on the Internet under hundreds of scholarship databases.
Make sure you take the time to SEARCH and APPLY for SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) within the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), would like to inform you that due to the recent closures of all Maryland schools the deadline date for the 2020-2021 Guaranteed Access (GAG) Grant program has been extended to June 1, 2020.
MHEC is in the process of notifying all potentially eligible GA Grant recipients that the deadline has been extended. The new deadline of June 1, 2020, will also be updated on their website and on the applicants’ To-Do List in the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) in the coming days.
At this time MHEC will only accept documentation for the GA Grant program by mail. All required documentation must be submitted by June 1, 2020, to the following address:
Maryland Higher Education Commission Ground Floor Suite Office of Student Financial Assistance 6 N. Liberty Street, Ground Suite Baltimore, MD 21201
Finally, please note the deadline for students to submit documentation for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship program will remain as June 15, 2020.
For more information, pertaining to the GA Grant, Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program, and other state scholarships and grants available to Maryland students, please visit www.mhec.maryland.gov and click on State Scholarships and Grants under Quick Links. May Deadline: Andrews Federal Credit Union Eligible: Senior Criteria: Member or member dependent of AFCU, essay, community service Award: $1500 Deadline: 5/1; www.andrewsfcu.org/Learn/Education/2020-Scholarships Ayana J. McAllister Legacy Foundation Academic Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: GPA 2.5+; Attend 4-year college; personally impacted by senseless gun violence, transcript, letters of recommendation, social media project (video clip) Award: $2,000 Deadline: 5/18 (*NEW DEADLINE); www.everythingforyonna.com/about-our-scholarships B. Davis Scholarship Eligible: Juniors and Seniors Criteria: 1000-word essay Award: $1000 Deadline: 5/22; www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Delta Kappa Gamma Society Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Beta State Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Plan to attend a Maryland State School and pursue a career in education. Transcript, two letters of recommendation Award: $1000 for winner, $700 for alternate Deadline: 5/1; Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”. Great Minds in Stem Scholarship Eligible: senior, traditionally underserved, underrepresented Criteria: pursuing science, technology, engineering, math or health Award: varies Deadline: 5/1 (*NEW DEADLINE); http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/ Miss Utility/District One Call Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors Criteria: Essay, extracurricular activities, Letters of Recommendation, transcript Award: $1,008.11 Deadline: 5/29 (*NEW DEADLINE); Applications can be completed and submitted online at
https://form.jotform.com/MissUtility/scholarship20 OR you can access the scholarship application (“fillable”) on the Career Center link of the SCHS website and can complete it, print it out, and submit it. Questions – contact Gabrella Tancona at [email protected] or call 410-902-5025 Paula Kovarick Segalman Family Scholarship Fund For ALS Eligible: Senior with a parent or legal guardian currently battling ALS or who has passed away from the disease Criteria: GPA 2.5+, annual household income of less than $50,000, 2 or 4-year college bound Award: $25,000 Deadline: 5/1; http://webdc.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/DC_6_Paula_Segalman_Scholarship.html
Port Tobacco Players Memorial Scholarship Eligible: Graduating high school senior Criteria: GPA 3.0+, have participated in the performing arts in some capacity, have been involved in community service in some capacity. Award: $1,000 Deadline: 5/1; www.ptplayers.com/ptp-memorial-scholarship-award.html
Society of Women Engineers Eligible: 12th Grade Female Students – Financial assistance to women studying community college or a 4-Year college (ABET-accredited programs) in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science Criteria: Resume, letters of reference/recommendation, transcripts attend 2- or 4- year school Award: Varied Deadline: 5/1 for Freshmen Application; https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
State of Maryland Literacy Association Joseph Fox, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Eligible: Seniors majoring in Education with the intent to pursue teaching as a career Criteria: GPA 3.2+, Must major in education and intend to pursue teaching as a career, community service in education-related activities or organizations/clubs Award: $2,000 Deadline: 5/15 (*NEW DEADLINE); www.somla.online/scholarship-opportunities.html
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Washington Metropolitan Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship Eligible: Seniors & have a pending application for admission to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Criteria: GPA 3.0+ SAT or 800+, leadership potential, achievement, civic and community involvement Award: Varied Deadline: 5/15; Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”.
June Deadline:
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship Eligible: Juniors & Seniors Criteria: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. “Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.” Award: $1,000 Deadline: 6/12; http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C. Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Essay, transcript, acceptance letter to 2- or 4-Year College/University, community service Award: $1,000
Deadline: 6/26; www.chaikinandsherman.com/ethiopian-heritage-scholarship Console & Associates Legal Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: GPA 3.0+, pursuing law related degree, U.S. citizen Award: $1,000
Esperanza Scholarship Fund Eligible: Senior born outside the U. S. OR have two parents who were born outside the U.S. Criteria: This scholarship is limited to immigrant students. Essay, transcript, ACT or SAT, letter of recommendation. Award: $5,000-$20,000 Deadline: 6/1 (*NEW DEADLINE); http://www.esperanzafund.org/about-our-scholarship/, www.esperanzafund.org Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: transcript, essay, community service Award: $1,000 renewable Deadline: 6/26; https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/ethiopian-heritage-scholarship
Slumber Search Scholarship Eligible: Seniors or current college students Criteria: Planning to pursue a degree in an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, min GPA 3.0, create a video Award: $1000 Deadline: 6/30; www.slumbersearch.com/scholarship The Big Sun Scholarship Eligible: Seniors Criteria: Student involved in a sport in high school or the community Award: $500 Deadline: 6/19; www.bigsunathletics.com
July Deadline: Maryland Emergency Management Association Donald “Doc” Lumpkins Memorial Scholarship Eligible: Senior Criteria: Pursuing a degree in emergency management or closely related career field, essay, community involvement, transcripts, reference letters, attend two or four year college/university Award: $1,000 Deadline: 7/6 (*NEW DEADLINE); Application available on the Career Center page of the St. Charles High School website under “SCHOLARSHIPS”. Ongoing: Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. Eligible: Student with a parent or guardian who has suffered a catastrophic or fatal accidental injury or occupational disease while working for a Maryland employer Award: Varies, depending on need and educational expenses, covers tuition and books, may also include housing and meals Apply: www.kidschance-md.org
Imagine America Scholarship Program Eligible: Senior Criteria: Min GPA 2.5, planning to attend a career college: technical or trade school Award: $1000 Deadline: Apply online at: www.imagine-america.org
BE SURE TO CHECK ON THE CAREER CENTER PAGE of the SCHS WEBSITE OFTEN FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Seniors planning to attend the
College of Southern Maryland after
graduation…
Check out CSM’s Online Scholarship Finder It is OPEN NOW!!!
It’s Online! It’s EASY! It’s FREE! Check it out!
Visit www.csmd.edu/scholarshipfinder for the most up-to-date information and
eligibility requirements. Remember to apply early for best consideration! Contact the CSM Financial Assistance Department at (301) 934-7531 for additional information.
There is plenty of FREE information and help; do not pay for scholarships, scholarship searches, or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
application completion. The only website you should use for FAFSA is: https://fafsa.ed.gov. On this site you can access help by clicking contact and then
you have three choices: you can e-mail, call toll free, or live chat
Here are some scholarship opportunities offered by specific schools or organizations.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS go to the college’s website to check for more
scholarship opportunities!!!
To be eligible for scholarships offered by individual schools, the student must apply and be planning to attend that particular college or university.
ACT Scholarship Giveaway Register for a chance to win a $40,000 scholarship and a $5000 tech package when you take the Act test!!! ACT Test Dates: 9-3-19 through 6-26-20. Visit www.act.org for more information and official rules.
Childcare Career and Professional Development Fund
MSDE tuition assistance program for childcare providers to obtain a college education at participating colleges/universities
in Maryland. Funding is available in the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary
Education, Special Education. For additional information: Southern Tri-County (Calvert, Charles and St Mary’s
College Board Opportunity Scholarship – Junior through Senior Year!!!
A new scholarship program with $5 million of scholarships each year starting with the class of 2020. This program guides
you through the college application process, complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn a
scholarship. The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you
are eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each
action. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, including eligibility requirement: http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid?cmpid=key003
Going Merry scholarship Scholarship applications made simple, one place for all your scholarships, free and secure platform, saves you time and makes it simple to win more scholarships, www.goingmerry.com
Harvard University (DC)
Harvard University (DC) is offering FREE tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS if their income is less than $65,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edu or call 617-495-1581. McDaniel College (MD) – Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and who are children of current K-12 educators who have at least four years of continuous full-time employment in a school setting are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $25,000 per year ($100,000 over 4 years) to help fund your college education at McDaniel College. (Any service in a K-12 school qualifies – teachers, counselors, nurses, support staff, administrator.) Visit www.mcdaniel.edu/EduLegacyEligibility to apply. For information about McDaniel College and the application process, visit www.mcdaniel.edu.
SCHOLARSHIPS from SPECIFIC SCHOOLS or ORGANIZATIONS
Medical Condition Scholarships This is a listing of scholarships that are offered for students with specific medical conditions. There are also some for students who have a parent or a family member with a specific diagnosis. Most can be used at any school. Some cover one specific condition, while others cover whole types of diagnoses (such as all types of cancers) or even all chronic diseases. Most have some type of eligibility requirements, usually financial ones.
How to Search for Scholarships: The scholarships are sorted several ways:
By Medical Condition/Diagnosis (specific conditions such as brain cancer or general categories like cancer)
By Non-Medical Condition (social, emotional, psychological or educational issues and disabilities. This includes
such categories as bereavement, bullying victims, family issues and children whose family has or is in the Armed
Forces).
By All Conditions
By Residency of Applicant
By Scholarship Name
Visit: http://www.needymeds.org/scholarships.taf Salisbury University We Need You To Become A Teacher! Learn more about Salisbury University and the Teacher Academy of Maryland www.salisbury.edu/teachered/TAM.html Students can complete the TAM program in high school and earn college credit and an opportunity to receive a scholarship at Salisbury University while pursuing a degree in Education. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. For more information about deadlines and the award amounts, go to: https://scholarships.uncf.org/
Washington College (MD) National Honor Society Eligible: High school senior who is a member of the National Honor Society. Award: $12,500- $50,000 Deadline: For more information call 800-422-1782x7700. Williamson College of the Trades (PA) Private 3-year technical college for men, residential campus, need-based financial aid available for full-time students, 8 varsity sports in the Junior Athletic Association. Go to: www.williamson.edu
College Affordability and Transparency Center This website by the U.S. Department of Education helps students find information about how much it costs to attend different colleges. Below is a list of links available:
College Scorecard - Helps you search for a college that is a good fit.
College Navigator - Helps you search for and compare colleges based on all sorts of criteria (costs, majors
offered, size of school, campus safety, graduation rates, admission, retention, and financial aid).
Net Price Calculator Center – Allows you to find links to colleges’ net price calculators. Net price calculators
help you estimate how much colleges cost after scholarships and grants.
College Affordability and Transparency List – You can find information about tuition and net prices at
postsecondary institutions.
VISIT: www.collegecost.ed.gov
Cappex.com/Scholarships This is a multi-million dollar scholarship database. Create a FREE account to find personalized scholarship matches: https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ Career One Stop Search more than 7,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities: www.careerinfonet.org/ScholarshipSearch.
Central Scholarship Bureau
Seniors planning to attend college full time in the fall who meet other eligibility requirements may apply for scholarships
and loans through this Maryland agency. Applications begin Jan 1. Visit: www.central-scholarship.org
Free Scholarship Searches
More than 70 no-cost scholarship websites, information which includes an instant GPA calculator, contact info for every
college in the U.S., a list of colleges which offer comprehensive programs for students with learning disabilities, lists of
Christian, Catholic, and woman's colleges, a list of HBCU's, and links to more than 2,500 career schools, online degree
programs, and colleges. www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches/
GI Transferability Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill family transfer option allows service members to shift their benefits to their families. For more information, see www.defenselink.mil or www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp. U.S. Senate approved a new benefit for student veterans and their families. The proposal would require public universities that want to continue receiving GI Bill benefits to offer recent veterans in-state tuition. Veterans’ spouses and dependents are also being eligible for the benefit.
Scholarships.com
Search over 3.7 million scholarships and grants; get matched to scholarships, FREE SEARCH
Have questions about Financial Aid? Check out CSM Financial Aid TV!
Or go to: http://csmd.financialaidtv.com/
Want to COMPARE Financial Aid Award Letters from your schools???
College Board – Provides a chart where you can do a side-by-side comparison of the Financial Aid Award Letters you receive in the financial aid packages from your schools.
Go to: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/compare-aid-calculator
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Provides tools and resources to help
compare financial aid offers, college costs, understand student loan options, and more.
Go to: www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college
****SENIORS***** If you have not emailed/forwarded copies of ALL your college acceptance
letters AND your scholarships, grants, awards or military commitments to
Mrs. Malherek, College and Career Advisor, please do so ASAP!!!
The information is needed for the Graduation Program and End-of-Year Reports.
Please email/forward the information to Mrs. Malherek at [email protected] by Friday, May 1, 2020
so the information can be included in the graduation program.
These programs and scholarships are provided as a courtesy. Charles County Public Schools and St. Charles High School do not rate the quality or value of any of these. For more information on items in
this newsletter, please see Mrs. Malherek in the Career Center.
Nondiscrimination statement –
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or
disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M.
Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata,
MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.