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The Husky Hornet October 2012
Inside This Issue:
Career Center News Calendar of Events & Recruiter Visits College Fair Information Scholarship Information Programs of Interest Open Houses & Visitations
Career Center News:
Parent Action Plan: 12th Grade
Senior year is a whirlwind of activities. This is a big year for your child as he or she balances schoolwork, extracurricular activities and the college application process. Use the suggestions below to help you and your child successfully navigate this important time.
Fall
Encourage your child to meet with the school counselor. This year, he or she will work with the counselor to complete and submit college applications. Learn more about the counselor's role in applying to college.
Create a calendar with your child. This should include application deadlines and other important dates. Your child can find specific colleges’ deadlines in College Search. If your child saves colleges to a list there, he or she can get a custom online calendar that shows those colleges’ deadlines.
Help your child prepare for college admission tests. Many seniors retake college admission tests, such as the SAT and the ACT, in the fall. Learn more about helping your 12th-grader prepare for admission tests.
Offer to look over your senior’s college applications. But remember that this is your child’s work so remain in the role of advisor and proofreader and respect his or her voice.
Help your child find and apply for scholarships. He or she can find out about scholarship opportunities from the school counselor. Your high schooler will need to request and complete scholarship applications and submit them on time. Learn more about scholarships.
Encourage your child to set up college interviews. An interview is a great way for your child to learn more about a college and for a college to learn more about your child. Get an overview of the interview process.
Winter
Work together to apply for financial aid. Have your child contact the financial aid offices at the colleges he or she is interested in to find out what forms students must submit to apply for aid. Make sure he or she applies for aid by or before any stated deadlines. Funds are limited, so the earlier you apply, the better.
Fill out the FAFSA to apply for aid. The government and many colleges use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to award aid. Now it’s easier than ever to fill out this form because you can automatically transfer your tax information online from the IRS to the FAFSA. Read How to Complete the FAFSA to learn more.
Learn about college loan options together. Borrowing money for college can be a smart choice — especially if your high schooler gets a low-interest federal loan. Learn more about the parent's role in borrowing money.
Encourage your senior to take SAT Subject Tests. These tests can showcase your child’s interests and achievements — and many colleges require or recommend that applicants take one or more Subject Tests. Read more about SAT Subject Tests.
Encourage your child to take AP Exams. If your 12th-grader takes AP or other advanced classes, have him or her talk with teachers now about taking these tests in May. Read more about the AP Program.
Spring
Help your child process college responses. Once your child starts hearing back from colleges about admission and financial aid, he or she will need your support to decide what to do. Read about how to choose a college.
Review financial aid offers together. Your 12th-grader will need your help to read through financial aid award letters and figure out which package works best. Be sure your child pays attention to and meets any deadlines for acceptance. Get more information on financial aid awards.
Help your child complete the paperwork to accept a college’s offer of admittance. Once your child has decided which college to attend, he or she will need to accept a college’s offer, mail a tuition deposit and submit other required paperwork. Learn more about your high school senior's next steps.
Activating Your Naviance/Succeed Program Account All students at Damascus High School should be using the Naviance/Succeed Program website. This is a great place to research colleges, search for scholarships, see when colleges are coming to visit Damascus, and view how former Damascus students fared trying to get accepted into specific colleges with certain grades and test scores. Plus, students will receive via their email addresses important information concerning jobs, internships, open house dates at colleges, and scholarship information. Here is the information you need to activate your account. If you have any questions about this, please come to the Career Center (room 133) and I will help you.
1. Go to the Damascus High School home page and click on Career Center in the menu bar right under Damascus High School.
2. Click on Naviance/Succeed Program (Formally the TCCi Family Connection) under important web sites.
3. Log in. If this is the first time you are logging on, you should have a code that the career center gave you. Place that code in the new user box on the left. Follow the prompts. If you have already been registered, your login is your email address. Your password is the password that you made up when you registered on
the program
Calendar of Events:
Scheduled College Visits :: add new visit
College Representative Date Time
Susquehanna University
Sarah Johnson / [email protected] Mon October 8, 2012
8:00 AM
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Shannon Gironda / [email protected] Tue October 9, 2012
8:30 AM
Mount Saint Mary's University
Barry, Jennifer E / [email protected] Tue October 9, 2012
10:30 AM
Rochester Institute of Technology
Mariah McLane / [email protected] Tue October 9, 2012
1:00 PM
The University of Scranton
Melissa Bevacqua/[email protected] Tue October 9, 2012
1:30 PM
University of the District of Columbia
Edwards, Melissa C. / [email protected] Thu October 11, 2012
10:00 AM
East Carolina University
McKenzie, Rebecca A / [email protected] Thu October 11, 2012
1:30 PM
Lynchburg College
Nathan Campbell / [email protected] Fri October 12, 2012
1:00 PM
Bowie State University
Victoria Little / [email protected] Mon October 15, 2012
11:00 AM
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Laura Baldasarre / [email protected] Mon October 15, 2012
1:30 PM
Towson University
Lauren Strauzer / [email protected] Tue October 16, 2012
8:00 AM
Juniata College
Catherine Stroup Tue October 16, 2012
11:30 AM
University of Baltimore
Andrew Stoltzfus / [email protected] Tue October 16, 2012
1:00 PM
Guilford College
Susan Bagley / [email protected] Tue October 16, 2012
1:30 PM
Gettysburg College
Valerie Martin Mon October 22, 2012
8:30 AM
Old Dominion University
Williams, Harold / [email protected] Mon October 22, 2012
10:00 AM
Frostburg State University
Greg French / [email protected] Mon October 22, 2012
11:30 AM
Radford University
Portillo, Luis / [email protected] Mon October 22, 2012
1:00 PM
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
Alexandra Kaplan / [email protected] Tue October 23, 2012
1:30 PM
Montgomery College, Germantown
Cathy Kwolek/[email protected]
Wed October 24, 2012
9:00 AM
Stony Brook University
Lauren Shallash-Sangimino Wed October 24, 2012
11:30 AM
Shepherd University
Kristan Price / [email protected] Thu October 25, 2012
8:00 AM
Ursinus College
Cara Cambardella / [email protected] Thu October 25, 2012
1:30 PM
ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Testing to be done in the career center / Room 133 Fri October 26, 2012
7:30 AM
Lebanon Valley College
Patterson, Unique / [email protected] Fri October 26, 2012
11:00 AM
Roanoke College
Cohen, Emily / [email protected] Tue October 30, 2012
1:30 PM
Hispanic National College Fair
Universities at Shady Grove Wed October 31, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Bryant University
Katelyn Craine / [email protected] Thu November 1, 2012
12:00 PM
Western New England University
Danielle A. Langevin / [email protected] Wed November 7, 2012
1:30 PM
Montgomery College, Germantown
Cathy Kwolek/[email protected]
Thu November 15, 2012
10:00 AM
Saint Anselm College
Ashley Gisiger / [email protected]
Thu November 15, 2012
11:00 AM
Mercyhurst University
Andrea Coughlin / [email protected]
Tue November 20, 2012
8:15 AM
College Goal Sunday
Maldonado/[email protected]
Sun February 10, 2013
2:00 PM
Signing Up For College Recruiter Visits 1) Sign into your Naviance/Succeed Program
2) Click on the “College Tab”
3) Scroll to “Upcoming College Visits”
4) Click on “View All Upcoming College Visits”
5) Locate the recruiter/school then click on “Sign Up”
6) Click on “Sign Me Up” at the bottom of the page
7) Click on FILE (top Left)
8) Click on “Print Preview”
9) Drop box down of the “Shrink To Fit” and “Click on 125%”
10) Click on the “Printer Icon” (top left)
11) Click on “Preferences”
12) Click on “Landscape”
13) Click on “Ok” then “Print”
Please have your teacher sign the sheet prior to you attending the meeting. You will not be admitted if it is not signed!
College Fairs
NATIONAL HISPANIC COLLEGE FAIR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012 THE UNIVERSITIES @ SHADY GROVE CONFERENCE CENTER – ROCKVILLE, MD 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM The National Hispanic College Fair would like to extend a special invitation to Hispanic/Latino high school seniors to participate in their Fall College and Career Fair on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 @ The Universities at Shady Grove Conference Center (Multi-Purpose Room), Rockville, MD between the hours of 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Many of the finest colleges, universities and trade schools will have representatives present to explain what programs and opportunities they have to offer your students. • FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION TO ALL STUDENTS WE ALLOCATE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR at the college fair for each high school senior so they do not miss a full day of school. • OVER 50 INSTITUTIONS ATTENDING. All questions should be directed to Mr. Martin in the career center (301) 253-7045 / [email protected] Registration packets are located in the career center. Please have them returned to me on or before October 26th, 2012 Baltimore National College Fair: Location: Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Convention Center / 1 West Pratt Street / Baltimore, MD 21201 Hours: Monday, October 29 / 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 /10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Student Registration: https://www.gotomyncf.com/
Greater Washington D.C. National College Fair: Location: Washington, D.C. / Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest / Washington, DC 20001 Hours: Wednesday, November 7 / 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Student Registration: https://www.gotomyncf.com
Scholarship Information:
Who: Montgomery College What: 7th Annual College Scholarship Conference / Scholarship information for high school juniors and seniors, their parents, and current Montgomery College students will be offered through a variety of workshops and information tables at this free event. Why: Back by popular demand, our keynote speaker will be Marianne Ragins<http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/about-marianne-ragins.html>, who earned over $400,000 in scholarships in her senior year of high school. Join us to hear inside information about how to attain money for college. To read about this year’s workshops, see which colleges will be represented and to register, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/scholarshipconference<http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/scholarshipconference>. When: on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: at the Universities at Shady Grove (Building II, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD). Who: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation What: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Why: The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 2,095 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling $2,382,000. NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. When: Students are encouraged to apply for our awards beginning October 1, 2012, and may apply until December 17, 2012. Where: Information and application can be found at: www. http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards
Who: OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC. / LAMBDA GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER What: National High School Essay Contest Why: As a phase of the Annual International Achievement Week Observance / 1st Place Scholarship: $500 | 2nd Place Scholarship: $200 | 3rd Place Scholarship: $100 Eligibility: The contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors. / The manuscript must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2012 When: Contest Closes: November 1, 2012 Where: If you have any questions pertaining to the National High School Essay Contest and need an application please contact Lonnie McAllister at (301)928-2180 or (202)305-2303. / The manuscript must be mailed to: National High School Essay Contest / c/o Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc / Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter P.O. Box 1787 / Clinton, MD 20735 Who: The Horatio Alger Association What: 2013 Horatio Alger Scholarship Why: The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have: • demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • strength of character • financial need • a good academic record • commitment to pursue a college education • a desire to contribute to society Eligibility The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows: • enrollment full time as a high school senior and taking classes during Spring 2013, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation; • a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution). • critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher, an explanation must be provided); • involvement in co-curricular and community activities; • a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and • United States citizenship. When: The deadline has changed to October 25. 2012 Where: Students can start their applications at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships / Should you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me. Karen Crawford Maryland Field Director / Horatio Alger / [email protected] 301-318-6384
Who: Community Relations Committee What: The Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship Fund Why: The Clare and Robert Moore Scholarship Fund offers a yearly $1,000 scholarship to a student who is majoring in English and attending the Notre Dame of Maryland University. The scholarship is open to both current full-time students and incoming first-year students at the Woman’s College at Notre Dame. Applicants must currently be English majors or be planning to major in English. When: Applications must be received no later than April 15th. 2012 Where: You can get the application at: http://crmoorescholarship.org/application.html Who: Boston University What: Trustee Scholarship Competition Why: Boston University’s most prestigious merit-based award recognizes students who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Students from the United States and around the world are nominated by secondary school principals and headmasters. Those considered for the Trustee Scholarship rank in the top of their class, and demonstrate exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities. When: Secondary school principals and headmasters are to email the nomination form no later than December 1, 2012 to [email protected]. Where: For more information, please contact us at 617-353-2320 Who: Davidson College What: John Montgomery Belk Scholarship. Why: John Montgomery Belk Scholarship Program provides scholars with access to a rich diversity of experience during their undergraduate years. The Belk Scholarship allows scholars great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities they choose to explore. Those experiences, paired with Davidson's academic programs, deepen the scholars' intelligence, maturity and global understanding. Each high school may nominate one student. When: Completed nomination materials must be received by November 9, 2012. Where: for more information and application process visit: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x27485.xml Who: Villanova University What: Academic Scholarships / The Presidential Scholarship Program Why: This is a renewable merit-based award covering full tuition, room, board, (up to 19 meals per-week plan), general and, and the cost of textbooks for eight consecutive semesters. Students have to be nominated by their counselor or principal, submit a completed application for admission. When: application for admission is to be done by December 1, 2012 Where: more information found at: [email protected] / 1-610-519-8852
Who: Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program What: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Why: Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. When: Deadline: January 10, 2013 Where: Applicants who have questions about the application process may contact the program’s administrator, Scholarship Management Services, at 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program or email [email protected]. Applicants should anticipate a response to inquiries within one business day. Who: FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
What: Free Speech Essay Contest Why: High school juniors and seniors for the 2012-2013 school years are eligible to participate in FIRE's essay contest. To enter, students must submit an essay between 800 and 1,000 words on the provided topic When: FIRE will accept essay contest entries from August 1 to November 25, 2012. Where: more information can be found at thefire.org / http://thefire.org/article/14663.html / Submit your essay through the online. Only current high school juniors and seniors (graduating in the spring of 2013 or 2014) may apply. Who: Alliance for Young Artists and Writers What: Art & Writing Awards Why: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic
and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Identifying teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary
talent, the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers showcases their work to a national audience.
On artandwriting.org, you can view some of these works. About 1400 awards are given, where
national winners receive recognition at Carnegie Hall. When: All work is submitted online according to regional guidelines. Please note that deadlines
generally range from December 15, 2012 – January 15, 2013 (based on your region). Where: More information and how to submit can be found at: http://www.artandwriting.org/the-awards/how-to-submit
Programs of Interest:
Aviation Education & Career Expo – October 26th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at ProJet Aviation, Leesburg Executive Airport / they will have speakers, performers, and vendors! Demonstrations include 3rd dimension productions skydiving demonstrations and a Chorman & Son agricultural aerial application water dump. Admission is free. RSVP to Julie O’Brien at: [email protected] or call 703-889-8558.
JOBS! JOBS! Bright Eyes Child Care - My name is Amy Chehi and I am the director at Bright Eyes Child Care here in Damascus we have an employment opportunity for 1 or possibly 2 teacher assistants, to work in the afternoons and then through the winter/summer breaks. You would need to be 16 before applying. If this is something you are interested in please contact: Amy Chehi / Center Director / Bright Eyes Childcare / 9625 Main St. Damascus, MD 20872 / Office: 301-482-0658 / Fax: 301-482-0659 National Honor Students! Peer 2 Peer Tutors – starting pay = $12.00 per hour, apply on line at: www.p2ptutors.com
Open Houses & Visitations: Arcadia University – Fall open houses: Nov. 10, Dec. 2nd Beacon College – Thursday, October 25th, 2012 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the National Youth Transitions Center, 2013 H Street, NW: Suite 300, Washington DC 20006
Hofstra University – high school seniors fall open house Oct. 28th, 2012, Nov. 17th, 2012 fro 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / www.Hofstra.edu/admissionsevent University of North Carolina Greensboro – open house for juniors and seniors on Sat., Oct. 20, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. / www.admissions.uncg.edu/showcase Stevenson University – open house dates Oct. 27th, Nov. 17th, March 2nd, and April 27th. / www.stevenson.edu Mount Aloysius College – fall open house Sun., Oct. 21st, 2012 & Sun., Nov. 11th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. / www.mtaloy.edu Shippensburg University – Sat. open house programs on Oct. 20th, Dec.1st, March 9th, and April 13th, 2013. / www.ship.edu/visit Smith College – Women of Distinction Program on November 11th – 13th, 2011 / for more information go to www.smith.edu/admissions/wod Tulane University – Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. / Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814 / RSVP at www.tulaneinfo.org/events DePaul University – Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. / Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington, Va. 22213 Who: What: Why: When: Where: