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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: 

• Scholarship List #1 

Wheaton High School College Testing Schedule

Quick Links:

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Computer Search Systems
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College Testing
General Testing Information
General Information
Athletic Eligibility Information
Admissions, Nominations & Appointments

FAFSA  

Upcoming Events:

Financial Aid Night on December 10 @ 7pm (snow date December 14): This informational workshop is suggested for all parents/guardians of 12^th grade students.  Melissa Gregory, Director of Financial Aid at Montgomery College, will be presenting.  There will also be a  presentation offered in Spanish.

FAFSA Workshop at Wheaton HS, Thursday, February 11, 6-8 pm Media Center; Free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.  Volunteers wil be on hand to assist families with the financial aid for college process. 

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.

• Morgan State University @ Walter Johnson High School, December 2, 2009, 6-9 pm
• Norfolk State University, December 17 @ Einstein HS, 6-9 pm
  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)

University of Baltimore, Monday, November 30, 2009 9:30 AM
Pennsylvania College of Technology   Friday, December 11, 2009 10:15 AM