PB ACCESS NEWSLETTER                                       March 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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JUNIOR SPRING WORKSHOPS

It's not too late to sign up! Plan to attend these important workshops and learn about the college application process.

COME TO ROOM 2236 TO REGISTER

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FREE TAX PREPARATION AVAILABLE

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides FREE tax preparation services for low to moderate income Montgomery County residents.

Most sources of financial aid require tax information from students and their families. Filing your taxes now will help you to be prepared for financial aid season in Fall 2020.

For more information  call 240-777-0311.
Scholarships

 Let Mr. Marsden or Ms. Merritt know if you're applying for any of these scholarships! 
 
NAME: Create Real Impact
DUE DATE: 3/19/2020
AMOUNT: $1,500
ELIGIBILITY:  Grades 9-12; Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Submit an original, videotaped creative project that offers a solution to the problem of distracted driving. Selection is based on project concept, message effectiveness, and creativity. 
M ORE INFO:   Click here

NAME:  Superpower Scholarship 
DUE DATE:  3/31/2020
AMOUNT:  $2,500
ELIGIBILITY: Be  a high school student. Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must reside in one of the 50 states of DC. Submit proof of enrollment on or before Dec 31, 2026.
MORE INFO:  Click here

NAME:  Because College is Expensive
DUE DATE: 3/31/2020
AMOUNT:  $500
ELIGIBILITY:  Grades 11-12; US Citizen or Permanent Resident; Students must plan to enroll in college within the next twelve months.
MORE INFO: Click here



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American University


Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Deadlines:
N ovember 15 (Early Decision) | January 15 (Regular Deadline)

FOUR FUN FACTS

1. American University has 14 NCAA Division l teams, 20 intramural sports and 26 club sports teams.

2. The most popular majors at American University include: International Studies, Political Science, and Economics. 

3. American is a test-optional school, meaning they do not require SAT or ACT scores for their application.

4.  American is a medium-sized school with only 7,234 undergraduate students. 
  
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WHERE TO FIND US?
Room 2236
 Mondays, Tuesdays, 
Thursdays, & Fridays
9:00am-5:00pm

www.collegetracksusa.org