College Career Resources & Information

    Northwest High School College Career Information Center
    For the purposes of testing Northwest High School CEEB Code:  210-589
    The College Career Information Center is 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

     

    Meet MoCo CAP and our Career Coach:

    As part of the Maryland Blueprint Plan, Montgomery County Public Schools is partnering with Worksource Montgomery to bring our students and families the Montgomery County Career Advising Program.  This program is designed to help all Montgomery County Public School students develop life-long career management skills.  All students will be able to vividly describe their own strengths, interests, and workplace values; identify how they are expanding their skills and knowledge; describe the various opportunities ahead of them; and describe their goals for their future. - from the MoCo CAP website.  Click the image to download the program information and reach out to our Career Coach, Ms. Estelle Ouedrago.

    | 25 February 2025 |

     

    College Career Information Center:

    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 in box of our students and parents via Naviance.  | end of week publication for 28 FEBRUARY 2025 |

    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 |
    | Who Are Your Elected Officials? |
    | Summer 2024 College Career Preparedness Workshop Resources & Recordings |

    This just in...

    NEW!  The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) 2025 College Fair is announced!  MCPS college fair field trip dates are Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9.  There will be evening hours on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. 

    Class of 2026 only!  The Northwest High School Field Trip date is Tuesday, April 8.  Students must complete and return the Field Trip Permission Form and complete the NACAC College Fair Registration. Students will depart from the cafeteria at 9:45 am and return to school around 12 pm.  The Permission Form must be signed by parent or guardian and returned to the College Career Information Center  (Room 126) no later than student lunch on March 28.  Field trip forms will only be accepted before school or at lunch.  Forms will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all reserved bus seats are filled.  Students without access to a printer are invited to stop by their counselor's office or visit the College Career Information Center for a hard copy of the field trip permission form.

    | Post 24 February 2025 |

    NEW EVENT! Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers Annual Open House & Contest.  April 23 from 8 am until 4 pm.  Register HERE. 

    | Post 21 January 2025 |

    NEW RESOURCE! Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake Electrical March Open House Events:  Virtual & In Person.  Click the HERE to find out more... | Post 21 January 2025 |

    NEW RESOURCE! Building Your College List CollegeWise presentation:  PDF | Recording Passcode: RMHS2025! | Post 15 January 2025 |

    NEW RESOURCE!  How To Research Colleges CollegeWise presentation:  Recording | Post 16 January 2025 |

    REMINDER!  The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) GoDental is hosting a free recruitment event for high school and college students interested in a career in dentistry.  The annual event will be held at the Gaylord in National Harbor, Baltimore, MD on March 8. Parents and teachers are also welcome. Click HERE for more information.

    | Post 14 January 2025 |

    REMINDER:  Collegiate Directions Workshops (CDI). A resource for college and financial aid.  Visit their website and look for the events calendar link under 'What We Do' for a list of virtual workshops! 

    | Updated Post 31 January 2025 |

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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.

    NEW!  Class of 2026:  Resources coming soon... Plan to attend the Wednesday, March 19 College and Career Planning webinar at 6:30 pm!

    Class of 2025: Resources from the Tuesday, March 29, 2024 Program |  College Career Planning Presentation Slideshow | Post Secondary Planning Guide for College Career Readiness (view on screen below) or  download in printable format | Northwest counselors reviewed the key components of college and/or career planning, college applications, discussed time lines, and provided resources to help students and families who are beginning the college and/or career search process. | Post 15 April 2024 | 

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    Military Academy Nomination Information: 

    Information regarding Senator Van Hollen's application for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy, including links to each Academy’s Admissions web page. 

     

    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.  Future Students!

    Montgomery College Recruitment & College Access Specialist for Northwest High School:  David Ma | Contact by email to David.Ma@montgomerycollege.edu | Office 240-567-2392 | updated 14 January 2025 |

    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.

    Montgomery College Guided Placement:  Guided Placement is used by the college to determine college readiness for college level courses.  MC Multiple Options Reference Guide. 

    Montgomery College ARTSYS Transfer Resource:  Students planning to transfer to a 4-year postsecondary 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 college and universities.

     

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    The Gap Year:

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