College and Career Center

    Rosalie DeOto, Career Coordinator 
    240.740.2449

    PHS CEEB Number - 210-825 

    News  

    Class of 2021 - Use Link below for information pertinent to your class.  Includes information on College applications and more!

    https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/

    PHS Scholarship Database.  Click HERE for all current scholarship opportunities.

    Financial Aid Information & Resources:

    COVID-19 update:  Visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) website and the websites for the colleges you are applying to for financial aid updates and deadline extensions as a result of COVID-19.

    • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (The FAFSA).  Access the FAFSA application and obtain information on each step needed to complete the process from the studentaid.gov web site.
    • The Maryland Higher Education Commission website has information on Maryland aid (including accepting aid with the MD CAPS account), information on the Pell Grant, Guaranteed Access Grant, state scholarships, and the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program.
    • MCPS College Career Information Center Scholarship Updates for Students.
    It’s Going to Be A Busy Year, Juniors & Seniors!

     

    College visits this year will be held virtually. We want to make sure you don’t miss out. Students can access the college virtual visits in their Naviance Student Account. Check back often as colleges are continually added.

    To access Virtual College Visits:

    · Log into your Student Naviance account

    · Click on “Colleges” tab in upper top right corner

    · Click on “Colleges” HOME

    · Scroll down to the bottom of the screen where you will see “College Visits”. You may click on the visit you’re interested in or click the “SHOW MORE” link to view additional visits.

    · You MUST select “Register Now” for those you would like to attend – to save your spot

    · The virtual visit event link will be available 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

    Virtual College Visits for Juniors & Seniors

    College visits this year will be held virtually. We want to make sure you don’t miss out. Students can access the college virtual visits in their Naviance Student Account. Check Naviance often as colleges are continually being added.

    To access Virtual College Visits:

    Log into your Student Naviance account

    Click on “Colleges” tab on top upper right corner

    Click “Colleges Home”

    Scroll down to the bottom of the screen where you will see “College Visits”. You may click on the visit you’re interested in or click the “Show More” link to view additional visits.

    You MUST select “Register Now” for those you would like to attend – to save your spot

    The virtual visit event link will be available 24 hours prior to the start of the event

    College Virtual Visits

    None This Week

    The Get Ready, Get Set Workforce Readiness Conference for High School Students, co-sponsored by Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College, and WorkSource Montgomery, has been scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021. The event will take place virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Although the event is focused on high school seniors who are considering and/or planning to enter a trades program or workforce upon graduation, this event also provides opportunities for sophomores and juniors who are either applying to- or currently enrolled in a career pathway program to attend the conference. Parent/guardians are welcome to attend as well.

    Registration is open April 26th through May 10th.   Students (grades 10-12) and parents need to register via Eventbrite   Seats are limited. Spanish interpretation will be available. Those unable to get a seat will be able to attend by watching via MCPS TV on YouTube.

    UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS

    JUNIORS (Class of 2022) Summer program applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Military Academy (Summer Leaders Experience, West Point, NY), U.S. Naval Academy (Summer Seminar, Annapolis, MD), and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (AIM Summer Program, New London, CT). 
     

     

    U.S. Military Academy

    Session I

    Session II

     

    Deadline: March 15, 2021

     

    May 29 - June 4, 2021

    June 5-11, 2021

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Additional information and the application for the Summer Leader Experience (SLE) are on West Point’s website at https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    U.S. Naval Academy

    Session I

    Session II

    Session III

    Deadline: March 31, 2021

     

    June 5-10, 2021

    June 12-17, 2021

    June 19-24, 2021

     

     

     

     

     

    Additional information and the application for the Summer Seminar are on the Naval Academy’s website athttps://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel3-Steps-For

     

    U.S. Coast Guard Academy

    Session I

    Session II

    Session III

    Deadline: April 15, 2021

     

    July 5-9, 2021

    July 11-16, 2021

    July 18-23, 2021

     

     

     

     

     

    Additional information and the application for the AIM Summer Program are on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s website at:https://www.uscga.edu/aim/

    COLLEGE NIGHT ZOOM

    Wednesday, March 10th

    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    AUDIENCE: JUNIORS AND THEIR PARENTS

    AGENDA

    Mr. Ryan Clear - UMD Representative

    Planning for College, An Insider’s View

    PHS SENIORS and ALUMNI

    Tackling the College Application Process

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81807729931?pwd=TDBoQUpyOVFpcDNFYWRidFVFSi8yUT09

    Meeting ID: 818 0772 9931 Passcode: 944489

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    Dial by your location

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    Meeting ID: 818 0772 9931 Passcode: 944489

    Find your local number: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/u/kcMLNT6RTb

     

     LET'S TALK CAREERS

    Upcoming:

     

    Instagram

    @mcps_md staff and students! Are you interested in a career in arts & entertainment? Tune into Let’s Talk Careers on February 3rd from 10-11:30. Learn more and submit questions in advance:www.MCPSLetsTalkCareers.org. 

     Twitter

    .@MCPS staff and students! Do you want to know about careers in arts & entertainment? Tune into Let’s Talk Careers on Feb. 3rd. To watch and learn more, visit www.MCPSLetsTalkCareers.org.

     Facebook

    Check out the student-led speaker series called Let’s Talk Careers on February 3rd from 10-11:30 a.m. to learn about careers in arts & entertainment. You can watch at youtube.com/mcpstv and submit questions at https://mcpsweb.wufoo.com/forms/lets-talk-careers/.

    In case you missed the previous Let’s Talk Careers sessions on restaurant management, entrepreneurship, government and bioscience, visit www.MCPSLetsTalkCareers.org.

     
    Montgomery College's help with filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

    The Office of Student Financial Aid at Montgomery College invites you to sign up for VIRTUAL FAFSA DAYS – a free session to help current and prospective college students and their families.

    Please sign up to get assistance completing the FAFSA. The remote sessions are available every: Monday from 1 - 4 pm & Tuesday from 4 - 7 pm

    Starting the week of October 12th through November and then again in February 2021. Register: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/fafsa-fever/days.html

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