WHS ACCESS NEWSLETTER                      March 2020
Wheaton High School CollegeTracks Team
Ms. Cait Belney 
Program Director
973.664.7652

Ms. Ertrell Harris
Program Coordinator
301.321.3325

Ms. Monet Blakey 
Program Assistant 
507.200.1610

         

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ATTENTION SENIORS!!!
Take CollegeTracks to college, by applying for our Success Program!


If selected, you will be matched with a Success Coach who will help y ou work toward your academic and career goals throughout college! 

Stop by our office to learn more, see if you are eligible, and to register for an information session!
         
Workshop2021


JUNIOR SPRING WORKSHOPS
(NOW ON MONDAYS)
  
It's not too late to sign up for Workshops! 
Stop by our office to let us know which day works for you!


* Do you have other priorities in the Spring and can't come to Workshop? No problem, we will also be having them over the Summer! 
         
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Please keep in mind that this is a REAL SAT.  In the past, many students have confused this school-wide SAT with a practice SAT, so it's important that students are present this day and have prepared in some way.

Below are a few Prep resources:
         
Tax

VITA sites throughout Montgomery County will offer FREE tax preparation services  to lower-income households.  
Appointments available for 2019  taxes .


         
Scholarship


 Let us 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; 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 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. Answer the question in 250 words or less: "Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" 
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 enroll in college within the next twelve months. 
MORE INFO: Click here



  
CollegeSpotLight

  American University
 

Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadlines:
November 15, 2020 (Early Action) | January 15, 2021 (Regular Decision)

FUN FACTS


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

2. The most popular majors at American 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 7,234 undergraduate students.


Learn more about American University here!


wheretofindus
WHERE TO FIND US?
Wheaton High School, Room 1007
Mondays, Tuesdays,  Thursdays, & Fridays 
9:00am-5:00pm

WHS CollegeTracks website!

www.collegetracksusa.org