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College and Career Center
Wheaton High School CEEB Code: 211- 085
Ms. Joan Strasnick, College & Career Coordinator
The College & Career Center staff provides extensive college testing and financial aid information and assistance for researching careers and colleges. The center is a useful resource for students in all grade levels. Information is available in various forms; including books, DVDs, and online computer programs. Scholarship lists are available for students, as well as information on academic, apprenticeship, and internship programs.
College & Career Center Weekly Events Schedule:
Scholarship Lists:
Quick Links:
Naviance Family Connection
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College.gov 
Computer Search Systems
Career Interests & Aptitude Tests
Scholarships & Financial Aid
College Testing
General Testing Information
General Information
Athletic Eligibility Information
Admissions, Nominations & Appointments
FAFSA 
Upcoming Events:
Hispanic College Fair Informational Session for Parents and Students, Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m. @ The Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove Campus, Building 2, Room 1022
- Topics: Financial aid , FAFSA,Scholarships,Preparing for college
Registration is requested, not required. Please respond by November 6 to Patricia_A_Maloney@mcpsmd.org or call 301-353-8029.
Free Hispanic College Fair Field Trip on November 10: Students in grades 10-12 are invited to attend a field trip to the National Hispanic College Fair at the Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD. Students will have the opportunity to check out many colleges and universities from all around the country. Permission Form
Financial Aid Night on December 10 @ 7pm (snow date December 14): This informational workshop is suggested for all parents/guardians of 12th grade students. Melissa Gregory, Director of Financial Aid at Montgomery College, will be presenting. There will also be a presentation offered in Spanish.
MCPS On-the-Spot Admissions Programs:
Each year, Montgomery County Public Schools hosts several On-the-Spot Admissions Programs. Colleges & universities provide students with an immediate admissions decision and usually waive the application fee for students who attend each event. Most of the participating colleges & universities have scholarship opportunities! Interested students must complete an application and bring along a transcript & college test scores. Note: Application procedures vary for each institution. See Ms. Strasnick for more information.
Coppin State University @ (To be Determined), Febraury 4, 6-9 pm
Bowie State University @ Kennedy High School, February 11, 6-9 pm
HBCU College Fair @ Richard Montgomery High School, February 17; more information will be announced.
College Visits
(Visits are at Wheaton High School unless otherwise indicated)
Swarthmore College Thu November 5, 2009 8:30 AM
Shepherd University Thu November 5, 2009 10:15 AM
Lafayette College Thu November 5, 2009 11:30 PM
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Fri November 6, 2009 9:00 AM
Allegany College of Maryland Thu November 12, 2009 9:00 AM
Virginia State University Fri November 13, 2009 10:00 AM
Montgomery College, Rockville Tue November 17, 2009 9:00 AM
Montgomery College, Takoma Park Tue November 17, 2009 9:00 AM
Advanced Technology Institute (Virginia) Tue November 17, 2009 10:30 AM
University of Colorado at Denver Thu November 19, 2009 9:00 AM
Trinity University in Washington, DC Thu November 19, 2009 6:00 PM
University of Baltimore Mon November 30, 2009 9:30 AM
Pennsylvania College of Technology Fri December 11, 2009 10:15 AM