QO ACCESS NEWSLETTER                                       May 2020
Quince Orchard High School CollegeTracks Team

Ms. Paula Kalksma
Program Director
240.903.0916

Ms. Daisy Faria
Program Coordinator
301.960.3646


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MCPS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please follo w this link to stay up-to-date on MCPS announcements regarding the coronavirus crisis.
MCTasks
Montgomery College (MC) Tasks

  • Apply to MC
  • Send your acceptance letter to a CollegeTracks staff member (letters are emailed to you 3-7 business days after submitting your application)
  • Claim your MC account by clicking here and then click "Access MyMC"
  • Complete the New Student Orientation
  • Complete the Advising Questionnaire
  • Ask your CollegeTracks staff member if you have other tasks to complete (these can be different for each student)
*Applying to MC is a great idea now more than ever. It will give you another fall option in case the COVID-19 crisis drastically impacts your other plans. Reach out to CollegeTracks to get guidance about applying!

We will help you complete these steps! Text or email us if you need support.

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DecisionDay

College Decision Day Deadline Changes

Decision Day is the date students need to submit deposits to commit to the college of their choice. Many colleges are pushing back their normal Decision Day from May 1st to June 1st. Click  here  to look at admission status updates.

GoogleClassroom  Google Classroom

Even though we are not at school, we continue to provide students with resources for their college application journey!

Remember to join our Google Classroom to complete assignments. Check Google Classroom daily to stay on top of your college tasks. 
Juniors - Google Classroom c ode is: 7tcekl4
Seniors - Google Classroom code is: ystedks
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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.
SATUpdates
Coronavirus Updates for Students Taking the SAT | College Board
  • The June 6, 2020 SAT test has been cancelled.
  • College Board plans to administer weekend SAT tests every month from August 2020-December 2020.
  • Students who were registered for the June test and those in the high school class of 2021 who don't have SAT scores will have early access to registration for the August, September, and October administrations.
  • Students will be able to register for these upcoming tests in May. College Board will have extra test sites to accommodate for the cancelled tests.
  • Regarding the March MCPS test: almost all of our state and district partners have expressed interest in providing SAT School Day administrations in September and October.
  • In the unlikely event that schools don't reopen this fall, College Board will provide a digital SAT for home use.
  • Click here for more updates about the SAT.
Scholarshipsss

 Let Ms.Paula or Ms.Daisy know if you're applying for any of these scholarships! 
 
NAME: Countdown to College Scholarship
DUE DATE: 5/4/2020
AMOUNT: $1,000
ELIGIBILITY:  Grades 9-12; Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Must register for the Countdown to College eNewsletter and must be be current subscribers to the newsletter at the time of the drawing. 
M ORE INFO:   Click here

NAME:  SIGGRAPH-SpaceTime 2020
DUE DATE:  5/15/2020
AMOUNT:  Varies
ELIGIBILITY: Be  a high school student. No citizenship eligibility required. Submit a project or photo that exhibits computer-based media creative work. 
MORE INFO:  Click here

NAME:  B. Davis Scholarship
DUE DATE: 5/22/20
AMOUNT:  $1000
ELIGIBILITY:  Grades 11-12. No citizenship eligibility required. Write an essay of 1000 words or less on the topic of leadership.
MORE INFO: Click here

CollegeSpot

Frostburg State University

February 2020 Speech Code of the Month: Frostburg State University

Location: Frostburg, Maryland
Application Deadlines:
N ovember 15 (Early Action) | February 1 (Regular Decision)

FOUR FUN FACTS

1. Frostburg is a small public university with about 5,000 undergraduate students.

2. Even though there are application deadlines, Frostburg accepts students on a rolling basis.

3. They have unique majors and programs, such as Addictions Counseling, Adventure Sports Management, Computer Print Graphics, and Wild Life & Fisheries.

4. Frostburg is only 2 hours from Pittsburgh and 2.5 hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
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Complete Your 2020 Census


It is important to complete the census because it affects the amount of funding your community receives and how your community plans for the future. Click here for more information and to complete the 2020 Census.
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HOW TO FIND US?

CollegeTracks staff are available to communicate with students via text, email, social media, or by phone. 

Our hours are as follows:
Monday- Friday
9:00am-5:00pm

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need any form of support!

www.collegetracksusa.org