Inside the College Career Information Center at Northwest High School

    For the purposes of testing Northwest High School CEEB Code:  210-589
    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 in box of our students and parents via Naviance.  | end of week publication for 20 December 2024 | 

    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 |

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    REMINDER!  Registration is OPEN for the Summer RISE 2025 program. Don’t miss your chance to participate this summer as you explore your future career, develop professional and technical skills needed for the workforce, and build your professional network. Participating students are matched with career Hosts in an industry of preference to participate in a minimum of 50 hours of hands-on career learning. Summer RISE runs between June 23, 2025 and July 25, 2025 with students needing to be available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the duration of the program.  

    Consider attending an Information Session to learn more about the program, visit MCPS-SummerRISE.org or meet with Summer RISE staff who will be at school on Monday, January 13 in the College Career Information Center, Room 126 during lunch. 

    Complete the REGISTRATION HERE by Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to be considered for an opportunity to participate. 

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    | 10 December 2024 |

    REMINDER!  The 17th annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. The in-person event will take place at The Universities at Shady Grove for students in Grades 8–12 and their families to meet with representatives from over 50 historically black colleges and universities.  The HBCU College Fair will include the following:

    • On-the-spot scholarship opportunities for Grade 12 students;
    • Workshops on financial aid assistance, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarship opportunities, presentations from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, an overview of HBCUs, and how to find your best-fit HBCU;
    • A panel discussion on college life with representatives from the Montgomery County National Pan-HellenicCouncil Fraternities and Sororities.

    During the fair, students and parents can interact with college admission representatives and attend workshops, including a separate workshop and activities for middle school students. Registration for the college fair will open on Friday, December 13, 2024, and can be found on the HBCU Fair website.

    | Post 10 December 2024 |

    REMINDER!  MCPS FAFSA/MHEC One Application Completion Event Announced!  12th grade students and parents are invited to this in-person event on Friday, February 14; 6:00 - 8:30 PM at the Universities at Shady Grove.  The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), Montgomery College Financial Aid Outreach, and the Educational Opportunity Center will share important information about the FAFSA and MHEC One App.  Representatives will be on-site to provide individual support for students and parents  For updates and registration visit https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/familysupport/hbcu/. | Post 11 December 2024 |


    | 19 December 2024 |  

    REMINDER!  UA Local 486 Apprenticeship OPEN HOUSE Announced!  Plumbers - Steamfitters - HVACR Techs - Welders.  January 18, 2025.  Applications accepted now.  Find out more... | 14 November 2024 |

    REMINDER:  Collegiate Directions Workshops (CDI)!  Excited to work through college applications but have questions?  Join the CDI Virtual Workshops this fall.  Workshops include:  Getting Started with the Common App | Financial Aid Basics | Completing the CSS Profile | Get registered! 

    | Post 7 October 2024 |

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    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.

    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: 

    Congressman Trone’s Service Academy Nomination Application for the Class of 2029 is now open! Student's who wish to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will need a nomination in order to do so. Candidates will need to submit the following before our deadline of Friday, September 20th, 2024 to be considered for a nomination:

    • A completed application profile, found on the Congressman’s website at https://trone.house.gov/services/military-academy-nomination/. There will be a place to upload:
      • A Resume (with a recent head shot photo)
      • A Motivational Letter (500 words or so about why they are interested in attending a Service Academy)
    • A High School Transcript, preferably with senior classes
    • Two Letters of Recommendation (from teachers (from different disciplines), counselors, employers, coaches, clergy, or anyone who knows you well (non-familial))

    Candidates may send the application in directly with their resume and motivational letter, but the transcript and letters of recommendation must come directly from the counselor or recommender. These can be sent to Trone.Academy@mail.house.gov.

    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:  Priscyla Aguilar-Villatoro. Contace by email to Priscyla.Aguilar-Villatoro@montgomerycollege.edu | by phone: 240-567-4451

    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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