College and Career Center

College Admission Process During COVID-19

RESOURCES for Juniors about College Admissions during COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions About College Admissions in the time of COVID-19

Navigating The College Admissions Process During COVID-19

This virtual talk show discusses various issues about how to navigate the college admissions process during COVID-19. Topics include grading and reporting, SAT/ACTs, AP exams, college tours, funding and more. The program answers questions that high school juniors and their families submitted prior to the show's taping. Hosted by Karen Crews, Director, Student Well-Being and Achievement.

 

Naviance College and Career Planning

 

College Planning

 

Financial Aid

 

Career Planning

 

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College and Career Events

NACAC Virtual College Fair

September 12, 2021 from 1-6 pm EDT

Students can join Zoom sessions offered by hundreds of colleges and universities to ask questions, hear about majors, programs, financial aid, scholarships, and much more! This short video and quick start guide provide an overview of what students can do. Due to the number of colleges and zoom sessions available, students are encouraged to sign-up ahead of time and explore the site. Attend a NACAC Virtual College Fair and pursue your college dreams!

College and Career Readiness Forums

Hosted by College & Career Information Coordinators

9th/10th Grade Forum Presentation

11th Grade Forum Presentation

12th Grade Forum Presentation

MCPS Let's Talk Careers
A monthly live speaker series hosted by MCPS students who talk with professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs about their career paths and industry expertise. The sessions cover a variety of industries, such as arts & entertainment, bioscience, entrepreneurship, engineering, government and restaurant management. Students can submit questions prior to the session and watch it live on YouTube, the MCPS website or on MCPS-TV channels (Comcast 34, Verizon 36 and RCN 89). Previous session recordings are also available to watch.