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!
NEW: COLLEGE REP. VIRTUAL VISITS
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
*UPDATE*
Canceled--Pennsylvania State University 4/14
UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS
Career Fair and Job fair on March 24 1:00pm-3:30pm
Looking for a career or job after high school? Wondering which trade school to attend? Want to get connected with industries? Come join us to find out all the opportunities and training needed.
Participating Institutions:
1. MCPS Apprenticeship Program
2. Montgomery College
3. Thomas Edison High School of Technology
4. Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
5. Capital College (Various Majors)
6. Culinary Institute of Virginia
7. Lincoln College of Technology
8. Universal Technical Institute
9. State Police Cadet Program
10. WorkSource Montgomery
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Date: Wednesday, March 24
Registration: https://bit.ly/2OE7SdJ
NACAC College Fair 2021
NACAC(National Association for College Admission Counseling) will be sponsoring a virtual College Fair on March 21st. The Fair will take place from 1:00pm-7:00pm. There will be over 600 colleges represented at this event. Please visit the link below to REGISTRAR EARLY and see which institutions will be in attendance.
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U.S. Military Academy |
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May 29 - June 4, 2021 |
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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 |
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U.S. Naval Academy |
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Deadline: March 31, 2021 |
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June 5-10, 2021 |
June 12-17, 2021 |
June 19-24, 2021 |
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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 |
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy |
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July 5-9, 2021 |
July 11-16, 2021 |
July 18-23, 2021 |
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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/ |
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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
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Meeting ID: 818 0772 9931 Passcode: 944489
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LET'S TALK CAREERS
Upcoming:
@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.
.@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.
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.
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
Stories from graduates who are in successful careers.
Career Center Topics
SAT/ACT Free Test Prep Websites
Career Center Facts
- College Acceptance List
- Princeton Review Article on 100 Best Value Colleges for 2014
Application Central
- MCPS College Admission Guidelines
- UMD-CP Application (Coming Soon)
- Common Application
- NCAA Clearinghouse for Athletes
- 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Questions
Scholarship Information
- Financial Aid Information (Coming Soon)
- MCPS Scholarship Website
- McDaniel Scholarship for students of MCPS employees
- Free Scholarship Search List
PHS Local Scholarships for Seniors
Please see below for the scholarships application, directions and deadlines.
Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce DEADLINE March 19, 2021 by noon. Scholarship Guide
Poolesville Green Essay and Scholarship DEADLINE April 2, 2021. Essay/ Scholarship Details.