Inside the College Career Information Center at Northwest High School

    Staffed by Rochelle Davis, College Career Information Coordinator
    Got Questions?  Need College Career Information? Schedule an appointment!
    Available on-site and virtually for students, parents & community from 7:15 am to 3 pm

    The College Career Information Center is a post-secondary planning resource resource for all high school students.

    College Career e-NEWS Bulletin:

    The College Career e-NEWS Bulletin contains college career events, the virtual high school visit schedule, Jag JOBS updates, college application resources and information, financial aid and scholarship opportunities.  e-NEWS is delivered to the email inbox of our students and parents via Naviance. Academic year 2023-2024 publication date:  21 September 2023. 

     

    On-page Quick Links:

    | New Posts & College Career Alerts | ♦ | College Career High School Visits |
    | College Application Resources:  including Application Fee Waiver Info, The College Essay, Common App & Coalition and the Maryland College Application Campaign (MCAC) college specific fee waivers | 
    | College Career Resources  including College Career Planning Guide for Juniors & Job Corps Information |
    | Montgomery College Information | ♦ | MCPS College Career Information Center Site |
    | Career Readiness Resources, including resumes & cover letters | ♦  | Naviance | Student on the web |
    | The Gap Year Information & Resources | ♦ | Learn about the HBCU |
    |     Military Academy Nomination Information |
    | 2023 College Career Summer Workshop Resources |

     

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    NEW!  Career Council/National Hispanic College Fairs, Inc. 2023 College Fair Field Trip.  October 13, 2023.  The field trip is open to all current high school juniors and seniors, with priority given to seniors.  One bus has been reserved for Northwest.  Our bus will depart school at 10:30 and return to school by 12 noon.  Permission and fair registration are required.  Click HERE to download the College Fair Field Trip Packet.  Permission forms must be submitted to the College Career Information Center no later than student lunch on Friday, October 6.  College fair registration must be confirmed when submitting permission forms.  The fair is FREE to Montgomery County Public Schools students. | Post 18 September 2023 |

    NEW!  Career Council/National Hispanic College Fairs, Inc. 2023 Financial Aid Workshops.  "Learn how to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA for Undocumented Students)".  Sessions will be in English and Spanish.  October 11th at Seneca Valley from 6-8pm | October 12th at Montgomery Blair from 6-8pm. Click HERE to scan registration QR-Code.  | Post 20 September 2023 |

    NEW!  A College Education Within Your Reach. The event Estudios Universitarios a su Alcance is a free workshop in Spanish and will have extensive  information about admissions, financial aid, and college opportunities. The program includes presentations, a college, career and community agency fair, and campus tours.  The event will take place on Saturday, September 23  beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center at the University of Maryland in College Park. The event is a collaboration between Prince George's County Public Schools and the University of Maryland. Para cualquier pregunta, llame al 301-445-8460 - call 301-445-8460 if you have any questions.  Click the image to register.  | Post 20 September 2023 |

    ALERT! University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Meyerhoff Scholars Program (Apply to UMBC Early Action) - Nomination opens July 1, 2023 for fall 2024 entering freshmen. The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is open to all high-achieving high school SENIORS who have an interest in pursuing doctoral study in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics and who are interested in the advancement of minorities in the sciences and related and related fields.  Students can be nominated for the program and are most typically nominated by their high school administrators, counselors, and teachers.  The Meyerhoff award for in-state residents ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per academic year.

    Northwest High School seniors should submit this UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Request Nomination Form no later than October 10.  Once your request is received and your counselor is in support of your nomination, your request will be processed, and you will receive a confirmation email sent to your personal and mcpsmd.net accounts.  | Post 6 July 2023 |

    ALERT!  Summer 2023 College Career Virtual Workshops!  For resources from presented workshops, visit the 2023 College Career Summer Workshop Resources web page. | Updated Post 10 August 2023 |

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    Get To Know Your College Career Information Center on YouTube!

     

    College Career Resources:

    Some of the resources below are from various workshops offered by MCPS high schools through College Career Information Centers. They continue to be available and useful resources.

    RESOURCE:  Military Academy Nomination Information

    • A recording of Senator Van Hollen's 2022 Virtual Service Academy Info Event for Potential Applicants can be found online at https://youtu.be/AuNw2t8rx54.
    • Information regarding Senator Van Hollen's application for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy, including links to each Academy’s Admissions webpage. 
    • Questions regarding application for a nomination to an Academy from Senator Van Hollen, send an email to  academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov or call (301) 545-1500.

     

    Job Corps Resources:

    • RESOURCE:  Job Corps...  Learn what the Job Corps can do for you.  The training program is free, including housing if needed, and open to young people ages 16–24 who meet low-income and other eligibility requirements. Students go at their own pace in studying and training, learn employability skills, and earn credentials to start a meaningful career. Center staff are their support network every step of the way.  
    • RESOURCE:  Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel MD

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    Career Readiness Resources:

    The resource links below are available to download as Microsoft PowerPoint documents. 

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    Montgomery College:

    Montgomery College has made available to students opportunities for virtual assistance for all MC related concerns and/or questions.

    Montgomery College Raptor Reference Enrollment Guide.  An easy to follow guide from application to enrollment that includes deadlines along with a list of programs and majors.

    Apply now to Montgomery College (MC) beginning October 1 with no application fee!  Waiver period is subject to change by MC without high school notification.

    Guided Placement @ MC:    Guided Placement is used by the college to determine college readiness for college level courses.  Click here for the most current information.

    • Students planning to transfer to a 4-year post-secondary institution after MC are encouraged to use ARTSYS as part of their college planning.  ARTSYS is the State of Maryland Articulation Information web site.  ARTSYS shows which MC courses are recommended for transferring to specific Maryland colleges and universities.

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    The Gap Year:

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