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 15 November 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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    NEW!  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:  Final On-the-Spot Admissions Event!  Attention, seniors! Don’t miss our last On-the-Spot Admissions event of the year on December 3rd at Richard Montgomery High School from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Meet with college reps, get accepted on the spot, and possibly even secure a scholarship! Colleges have awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships in our last two events alone. Registration required.  Click here to register.  Seniors must have applied to their school of interest prior to the event.  

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    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 |

    REMINDER:  Towson UTeach, Towson University’s program to prepare future secondary school mathematics and science teachers, is pleased to announce the availability of Kahlert Foundation Scholarships ($3,000 per year for up to four years) to be awarded to incoming freshmen who enroll at the university in Fall 2025 and plan to pursue a career in secondary school mathematics or science teaching. The scholarship committee will begin considering completed applications on December 2, 2024.
    | Application Information |  

    Students who complete the Towson UTeach Program earn a bachelor’s degree in their chosen content area (mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth-space science, physics, or computer science) along with the necessary education coursework for secondary school (grades 7-12) teaching certification in Maryland. Towson UTeach incorporates several novel approaches to teacher preparation: 1) early and frequent field placements in local public schools starting in the freshman year; 2) education courses focused on and dedicated to the pedagogy of mathematics and science; and 3) master teachers, former exemplary public-school teachers, who serve as coaches throughout the students’ four years. Additional information about our program can be found at our website www.towson.edu/uteach or via our information video. 
    | Post 25 September 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 timelines, 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 headshot 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 webpage. 

     

    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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