MCPS Covid-19 Information
Parent Technical Support Email:
communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org
College & Career Center
College/Career Information Coordinator (CCIC): Mrs. Latasha Kelly
The Paint Branch High School Career Center is designed to help students explore areas of interest as they prepare for their future endeavors. This helps students understand the relationship between what they are learning in high school and other experiences to their post high school choices in business, the military or further educational opportunities. The extensive array of information available in the Career Center is intended to be used as an adjunct to the curriculum for all grade levels. Guest speakers and college representatives are frequent visitors to the Career Center.
The Career Center offers information about careers and colleges including: college majors, essays, and applications; financial aid; scholarships; resume writing; SAT, PSAT, ACT and other tests; and much more. It houses a wide variety of books, catalogues, computer programs with specialized guidance material, test registration forms, videos and other information resources.
Phone: 301-388-9912
Email: Latasha_R_Kelly@mcpsmd.org
Follow PB College & Career Center on Twitter @PB_CareerCenter
Checklist for Seniors (Class of 2023)
Please review the following checklist that will assist with the college process and help you prepare to apply to colleges.
2022 College Readiness Workshops
Students are encouraged to sign up using the 2022 College Readiness Workshop Google Form or send an email to Latasha_R_Kelly@mcpsmd.org with their name, grade, cell phone number and which workshop they would like to attend.
2022 College Conversations
Please see the College Conversations Flier that will take place on Friday, July 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm. We are encouraging 10th & 11th grade students & parents to attend.
The Princeton Review Free Summer Events
Click on the link below and scan the QR code to register for the events.
The Princeton Review Free Summer Events
IMPORTANT SAT FEE WAIVER INFORMATION
Information for SAT Fee Waivers with College Board can be found below.
sat-fee-waiver-student-brochure.pdf
sat-fee-waiver-student-brochure-spanish.pdf
Also, if you have not done so yet. Please go to https://www.myschoolapps.com/ to complete the online lunch application to see if you are eligible for the SAT fee waiver.
22-23 SAT & ACT Test Dates*
2022-2023 SAT & ACT Test Dates
*Dates are subject to change.
Dual Enrollment
DUAL ENROLLMENT: MCPS AND MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (MC) PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION
Summer Semester courses begin Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Fall Semester courses begin Monday, August 29, 2022
College Application Process
NAVIANCE - Naviance Student College Search & Application/Recommendations
Do you need access to Naviance? Go to https://clever.com/in/mcpsmd
Select "MCPS Students - Log In With Google" then click on Naviance.
Matching Common App & Naviance Tutorial Video
NEW Common App/Naviance Matching Tutorial
Requesting Letter of Recommendation Reference Guide
Student Letter of Recommendation Reference Guide
Testing
ACT / SAT Testing
Scholarships
- Click here for the most current list of scholarship opportunities!!!
- Common Black College Application - Apply to 63 HBCUs with one application for $20!
- UNCF Scholarships
- MCPS Web Scholarships
- http://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
- https://myscholly.com/
- https://www.raise.me/
- http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
- Hispanic Scholarships
- Montgomery College Website
Important Links
- Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) "College 411:Student Guide to Higher Education & Financial Aid In MD"
- NEW: MDCAPS Application Video
- 12th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU College Fair)
- Choosing a Major
- The Common Application | Common App Tips | Common App PowerPoint
- The Coalition Application | Coalition App PowerPoint
- MCPS College & Career Center resource
- Maryland Colleges and Universities
- Maryland's Academic Common Market : Receive in-state tuition for unique majors at out of state colleges
- FAFSA Link https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
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NEW: How To Get An FSA ID Video:
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NEW: Line by Line FAFSA Completion Instructional Video:
- Financial Aid Calculator - Fafsa4caster
Scholarship Search Sites
- www.fastweb.com - Great site! Profile-based database
- www.tuitionfundingsources.com - Lots of info! Profile-based database
- www.petersons.com
- bigfuture.collegeboard.org
- www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
- www.NextStepU.com/Scholarships
- www.studentscholarships.org
- www.unigo.com/scholarships
- cheapscholar.org
- www.cappex.com/scholarships
- https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/financialaid/scholarshipupdates.aspx
NEW!!! Open Education Database is a great, extensive resource featuring information about MD schools, scholarships, loans, and more! Check it out: oedb.org/maryland/.
The College Scholarship Guide has many great tips and information about the scholarship application process. Check it out: www.thesimpledollar.com/college-scholarship-guide/.
Important Documents
NCAA Clearinghouse Link: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
Announcements
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/