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More information regarding CollegeTracks may be found on our website!
Wheaton CollegeTracks
Staff
Mrs. Erika Strand-Olmos,
Program Director
Ms. Meghan Lynch,
Assistant Director
Mrs. Patty Olszewski,
College Consultant
In the News
SENIORS!
College Success Program—APPLY TODAY!: Did you
know that the support you receive from CollegeTracks doesn't have to end when
you graduate from high school? If you will be attending one of the 13 target
colleges, you are eligible to apply for the College Success Program.
Members
of the program:
• Receive
support throughout their college career from CollegeTracks.
• Become
part of a cohort of friends and peers who are also transitioning to college.
• Learn
important life and student skills!
• Plan
their college career to meet their goals without wasting time or money
• Receive
support selecting, planning, and registering for college classes.
• And
much, much more.
Deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 24! To apply for the Success Program, go to:
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/876145/2012-Success-Program-Application
UPDATE YOUR FAFSA!!: You MUST update your FAFSA with 2011 tax
returns in order to receive financial aid from your colleges.
DECISION DAY!: College Decision Day is May 1st! CollegeTracks Seniors and their families are
invited to celebrate with Congressman Chris Van Hollen on May 1st at
2:45pm in the Wheaton auditorium. Please
return your RSVP card to get a free t-shirt!!
• Seniors, CollegeTracks would like to meet with you and your
family to review your financial aid award letters. Please come to CollegeTracks to make an
appointment!
Scholarships: Now
is the time to be looking at scholarships! Look at the lists below for
scholarship opportunities!
▪ May Scholarship List
▪ June Scholarship List
Elected Official
Scholarships! Maryland Senators and Delegates award scholarships to
students who enroll in two or four year Maryland colleges or
universities. You must contact your district’s Senator and Delegates to
apply for these scholarships! See the worksheet below on how to identify
your district’s elected officials. Stop by CollegeTracks for elected
official contact information.
▪ Elected
Officials Scholarships
New College Application
Procedures for Seniors!
This year, Wheaton High
School will be sending the majority of transcripts, recommendations, and
other required documents electronically to colleges and universities.
Students should follow the procedures listed below:
▪ Procedures Part
1
▪ Procedures Part
2
▪ Procedures Part
3
Students may reference
the list of schools below to check application deadlines and method of document
delivery for popular colleges for Wheaton students.
List of Popular
Colleges
JUNIORS!!!!
CollegeTracks is now
interviewing Juniors! We want to start to get to know you and help you
get started on your college process. Come to the College and Career Center for
an appointment today!
Workshops: See
CollegeTrack's April Calendar for the schedule of lunch, REAL Time and
after school workshops. Don't wait until the last minute!
Many colleges offer
summer programs on campus. These are great opportunities to experience a
college campus and learn more about your intended major. Stop by
CollegeTracks for more information on college summer programs! Some of
the due dates are FAST approaching!
Newsletters:
▪ April Newsletter
▪ March Newsletter
▪ February Newsletter
▪ January Newsletter
▪ December
Newsletter
▪ November
Newsletter
▪ October
Newsletter
Test Dates
2011-2012
Ms. Karen Tcheyan is
preparing to move with her husband to Nairobi in February! Ms. Strand-Olmos
will transition into her position as Program Director and Ms. Lynch will move
into the position of Assistant Program Director.