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Thomas Stone High School

College and Career Newsletter – November 2017

Ava Morton, College & Career Advisor amorton@ccboe.com

FREE FAFSA WORKSHOP November 19, 2017

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Francis P. Chiaramonte, MD Center for Science and Technology

(ST Building) CSM La Plata Campus

RSVP: finaid@csmd.edu or 301-934-7531

*Seniors please remember to bring in a copy of all your college acceptance letters and your notification of any scholarships, grants,

and other awards to the Career Center! *

Writing a College Essay

Do some self-exploration. Your college essay is all about showcasing yourself. Think about which of your strengths and interests you would most like colleges to know about you. What are you passionate about? What’s most important to you? What are you best at? If you need to pick the topic, be focused and specific. Writing about a single experience is usually a good idea: Your essay should prove a single point or message. Try to avoid cliché topics like "winning a big game," "taking a trip" or even dealing with a death – these will not help your application stand out from the group. Show your thoughtfulness. Be thoughtful in both your topic choice and the tone of your writing. Colleges look for students who have dealt with adversity, have overcome challenges and continue to grow from their experience. Admitting shortcomings is a sign of maturity and intelligence, so there is no need to portray yourself as a superhero – they will see through it. Get started early. Self-exploration can be fun, but don’t procrastinate on the actual writing. You don’t want to rush or be up against a tight deadline; it will affect your work.

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Create an essay outline. Sometimes creating an outline for your essay can help you get started. It will also help you organize your thoughts and develop a framework. Read the instructions and follow them. Be conscious of any length limits, and – if the topic is provided for you – analyze the question carefully. You want to be aware of everything they ask and answer everything thoroughly. Use your own voice. Don’t use big words just for the sake of using big words. They can distract from the essay when misused. Remember, this essay is about you – so use words you would use. Use quotations and examples to show personal detail. Instead of just stating your point of view, you want to make your reader feel the experience. Adding detail will help convey your stance. But don’t use quotations simply to use them; make sure they make sense. Try to be concise. While adding personal detail is good, you don’t want to be wordy or long-winded; short sentences can be more powerful. Don’t use slang words. Generally speaking, slang words conjure the feeling of someone being unpolished, uncaring or not that serious. These are three things you don’t want your admissions reader thinking about you. Likewise, avoid clichés and overuse of contractions. Be honest. The point of this essay is to show who you are, not who you wish you were. Stick to what you know and your true personality will shine through. Don’t be afraid to use humor if it’s part of who you are. Admissions officers can have a sense of humor too, and, when used appropriately, humor can make you stand out. However, don’t make being funny one of your top goals in your college essay. Step away from your essay and come back later. Sometimes it helps to take a break from your work and come back in a few days. Review what you’ve written and make sure it still makes sense and conveys what you want it to. Write multiple drafts. Sometimes you need to write a couple of drafts to get your essay right where you want it. Type your essay. No matter how good your essay, if people can’t read your handwriting they won’t appreciate the work. Proofread your essay. You want to make sure you’ve used proper spelling, grammar and punctuation, so ask an expert to proofread your essay.

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Get feedback from others. Ask your friends and family to read your essay and tell you what they think. Be open to suggestions and ways to improve it, even if this means going back to the drawing board Revise if necessary. You want to edit your essay down to what is important. Make every word count.

COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTING

Seniors if you are planning to go to a 4-year college in Fall 2018 and you have not taken the SAT. or ACT. yet

you should see the Career Center for advice about which test you should take and then you will need to register on-line (you will need to pay on-line at the time of registration). This should be done immediately.

UPCOMING TEST AND REGISTRATION DATES

ACT

TEST DATE - DECEMBER 9 LATE REGISTRATION DATE – NOVEMBER 17 TEST DATE – FEBRUARY 10, 2018 REGISTRATION DATE JANUARY 12, 2018

Cost of Test $42.50 (No Writing) $58.50 (With Writing)

SAT

TEST DATE – DECEMBER 2 LATE REGISTRATION DATE – NOVEMBER 21 TEST DATE – MARCH 10, 2018 REGISTRATION DATE FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Cost of Test $46.00 (No Writing) $60.00 (With Writing)

Score reports for 5th and 6th college choices (price is for each) $13.00 **When you register list up to 4 schools, the scores will go directly to them. **

If you are going to a trade, technical school, art or music school you need to check the website of the school to

see if you need to take a test. Many require you take their test only or sometimes no test is needed at all. If you are going to a Community College you do not need to take the SAT or ACT. Unless you are going into

the Nursing program in which case the ACT is required with a composite score of 21 or higher. The Common Black College Application has 52 member Historically Black Colleges and Universities for a

one-time fee of $35. Visit http://commonblackcollegeapp.com to utilize this program. Student featured on the bottom in the center is a Thomas Stone Graduate, Class of 2017 who received 12 acceptances and over $300,000 in scholarship dollars using the application.

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Have you heard of the Common Application? Over 700 schools accept this application. Go to

www.commonapp.org to learn more!

Don’t fear the FAFSA! Learn tips for navigating the financial aid maze of paying for college. Meet experts who explain how to navigate public and private grants and scholarships, plus tax forms and loan applications. Meet students from college campuses across Maryland who have found simple and creative ways to pay for school. http://www.mpt.org/ycac

Maryland Resources: MDgo4it calendars available online. This is a valuable resource for juniors and seniors. It includes deadline dates for State financial assistance, tips on preparing for postsecondary education, college admission information, and resources on careers. Go to www.MDgo4it.org

Way to go Maryland – A Student Guide to Higher Education & Financial Aid in Maryland www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/College411/College411Home.asp Academic Common Market: is a tuition savings program especially for college students who live in the 16 states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board and want to pursue a degree not available in your home state yet pay in-state rates.

Criteria:

Select an eligible program for residents of your state

Be admitted to the institution offering the program

Certify residency in your state. For more info go to www.mhec.state.md.us

Touring College Campuses Ideally, touring the college campuses you are considering is the best way to find out if a college is for you. However, just because you want to attend school out of state doesn’t mean you have to spring for plane tickets to every University on your Top 10 list. To help whittle down the choices, take a virtual tour at www.campustours.com or www.campuscorner.com to get started.

College Week Live - Virtual College Info Free and available online www.CollegeWeekLive.com

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Grade Level Reminders 9th Grade: Be sure you are doing your best to earn the highest grades...freshman year counts toward your college admissions! Join a club!

Please take advantage of the resources in the Career Center and online to make the most of your high school experience. Use Career Cruising, Study Island, and other resources for exploring your options. 10th Grade: Focus on your academics. Do extra credit whenever it is offered. Use tutoring services for help, such as ineedapencil.ck12.org/, www.khanacademy.org, or www.tutor.com. Use your Career Cruising program and other resources in the Career Center to investigate possible career paths and possible college majors. EXPLORE! Stay involved in clubs and community activities. Being involved helps you develop good time management skills. 11th Grade: Take advantage of college fairs and information sessions to learn more about college options and scholarship information. Get to know your teachers well as your academic teachers will need to give you a recommendation letter for college admissions and scholarship applications. Books containing sample college application essays and information about writing the college application essay are available in the Career Center. Keep grades up and use your resources, such as Study Island, Career Cruising, College Board, and ACT to practice for college entrance exams. 12th Grade: Don’t miss deadlines! Save copies of your applications, and complete any college entrance exam testing your college is requesting. Look for separate applications to apply for scholarships and grants. It will be beneficial to you to complete your college applications by Thanksgiving so you can focus on your course work to keep a strong GPA – senior year counts, too! Be sure to send your test scores directly from the testing agency to your colleges, scholarship programs, NCAA, or tech schools. Be sure to take advantage of resources in the Career Center to apply for scholarships and complete admissions essays. Keep working!

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Apprenticeship Open House Are you interested in a vocational Career?

November 18, 2017 9 am – 4 pm Carpentry, Electricity, Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning College of Southern Maryland Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET Building),6170 Hughesville Station Place, Hughesville, MD

Military Websites

ARMY NAVY COAST GUARD www.goarmy.com www.navy.com www.gocoastguard.com ARMY RESERVE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NAVY RESERVE www.goarmyreserve.com www.nationalguard.com www.navyresserve.com AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS RESERVE www.airforce.com www.marines.com www.marines.com AIR FORCE RESERVE AIR NATIONAL GURAD COAST GUARD RESERVE www.afreserve www.goang.com www.gocoastguard.com

Juniors and Seniors who would like to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on February 9, 2018 please sign-up in the Career Center. Free Test Preparation for the ASVAB: www.March2success.com Research Jobs & Careers www.careeronestop.com What can I do with this major? Go to www.collegemajors101.com to see what job fields align with your majors. Maryland Employment Information The Maryland Job Service is located at 175 Post Office Road in Waldorf, Maryland. Office hours for Job Service referrals are from 8:00 am-3:00 pm daily. Maryland Job Service: 301-645-8712 or go online at www.careernet.state.md.us DOD Launches Website to Help Youth Explore Pathways for Their Future http://www.myfuture.com Career Cruising:

Interest and skills Assessments

Career Profiles

Multimedia Interviews

College and Financial Aid Information

Electronic Career Portfolio

Resume Builder www.careercruising.com

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$$$$ $CHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINE$ $$$$

Niche Scholarships with varies deadlines: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

Student Scholarships with varies deadlines

https://www.studentscholarships.org/#sthash.8iUG5u8Q.dpbs

Fast Web Scholarship Search www.fastweb.com

Scholarship and Financial Aid Information from Charles County Public Schools

http://www.ccboe.com/ss/scholarships-financial-aid-resources/

47 Scholarships with Fall Deadlines http://ourblackvoices.com/2017/09/13/47-scholarships-to-apply-to-before-the-end-of-fall/

SCHOLARSHIPS With Monthly Deadlines

November Deadline: Ron Brown Scholar Program Eligible: Minority Seniors Criteria: academic achievement, leadership, community service, financial need Award: 10,000 for 4 years https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description Deadline: 11/1/17 to include colleges 1/9/18 regular deadline Stokes Educational Program Sponsor: National Security Agency Eligible: High School Seniors interested in studying Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html Deadline: November 15, 2017 Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High School Sponsor: National Security Agency Eligible: High School Seniors interested in studying Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html Deadline: November 15, 2017 Sixt Scholars Program Criteria: High school Seniors with a 3.7 GPA or higher Award: $5,000 and become a Sixt scholar. The program is designed to assist high school students who plan to continue their education in college. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. Deadline: 11/30/17 https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ December Deadline: Sponsor: JLVCollege Consulting Scholarships

Scholarships with December 2018 deadlines https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/december-scholarships/

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AXA Achievement Scholarship Eligible: Seniors AXA Achievement Scholarship ambitious students; awarding more than $1.3 million outstanding, significant service projects or business projects, https://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/ Deadline: 12/15/17 Foot Locker Student Athlete Scholarship Eligible: Seniors who played high school sports For the seventh consecutive year, Foot Locker will be awarding incoming college freshman with a scholarship funding to pursue a 4-year college degree - not because they scored the most touchdowns or goals, but because sports have helped them grow into strong leaders at school and in their communities. Award: up to $20,000 Deadline: December 15, 2017 http://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about#eligibility \ National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship Eligible: Seniors in high school students. The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests. Award: $10,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year. Deadline: December 1, 2017 January Deadline: Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Eligible: Seniors Criteria: essay on freedom of speech on college campuses Award: $1,000-$10,000 Deadline: 12/31/17 https://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/ Princeton Prize in Race Relations Eligible: 9-12th graders Criteria: actively involved in a volunteer activity within the last 12 months that has a significant positive impact on race relations Deadline: 1/31/18 Award: $1,000 www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize Junior Achievement Essay Competition Eligible: 9-12th grade students Criteria: write a 1,000 to 1500-word essay. Award: $10,000-$20,000 Deadline: Coming Soon http://www.myja.org/essay/ Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship Eligible: 9-12 grade students To apply go to: https://scholarships360.org/technology-addiction-awareness/ Deadline: January 30, 2018 I Have a Dream Scholarship Eligible: 13 years of age or older Criteria: Write an essay on this topic - "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams." (250 words or less) https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarship Award: $1,500 Deadline: January 31, 2018

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February Deadline: National Co-op Scholarship Program Eligible: Seniors Criteria: GPA 3.5+, one-page essay, to qualify for the merit co-op scholarship, students must complete all the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2017-2018 academic year at one or more of the ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities. Apply at http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholonlineapp.html Award: $6,000 renewable Deadline: 2/14/18 National Society DAR Scholarships Multiple scholarships, pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. For information and applications: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info Deadline: 2/15/2018 Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship https://scholarships360.org/scholars-helping-collars-scholarship/ Award: $1,000 Deadline: February 15, 2018 March Deadline: Charles County Scholarship Fund Eligible: High school seniors Awards: Various community sponsored scholarships Available: The application window is January through March annually. Applications are sent to the College and Career Advisor at all seven Charles County high schools. Dr. Elvear B. Johnson Scholarship Sponsor: Tri-County MD Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Eligible: Seniors Criteria: GPA of 3.0+, demonstrate community and extracurricular involvement, and plan to attend a 4 year university or college in Fall 2018 as a full time student majoring in education, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Email for application: tcmdac@gmail.com. Award: $500 Deadline: March 2018 Maryland Delegate Scholarships Delegate Edith Patterson, Delegate C.T. Wilson, Delegate Susie Proctor and Delegate Sally Jameson award scholarships to graduates planning to attend a Maryland school Eligible: High school seniors Awards: Various scholarships Available: January/February 2018 Create-A-Holiday-Card Scholarship Design a greeting card and win a $10,000 scholarship, high school students, apply: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm Eligible: 14 years of age and older Deadline: 3/1/18 Automotive Scholarship Gateway Eligible: Seniors Criteria: career in the automotive industry Deadline: 3/31/18 Apply online at www.automotivescholarships.com .

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Legacy of Life Scholarship Eligible: Graduating Seniors Criteria: Essay on “Organ & Tissue Donation: Persuade Someone to Give the Gift of a Lifetime:” 1,000-word persuasive argument on the topic, fiction or non-fiction, with sources cited, http://www.beadonor.org/news-a-events/scholarship-information Award: $5,000-$1,000 Deadline: 3/31/18 April Deadline: VFW Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Eligible: 12 grade students Criteria: Must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program. Award: Grand Prize $30,000 Deadline: 4/30/18 https://www.vfw.org/Scholarship/ Charles County Master Gardeners Scholarship Award: $1,000.00 Criteria: Graduating student from a Charles County High School, who plans to study at a two- or four-year college or university. The following preferred fields of study would be considered: animal and avian sciences, earth and physical sciences, environmental science, life science, marine science, plant science, etc. Other related fields of study may be considered for acceptance. See Ms. Morton for details and application Deadline: 4/28/2018. Student View Scholarship Award: Varies Criteria: High School Seniors complete a 15-25-minute online survey about local colleges. They then will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. Go to: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html to register so you will be alerted when the scholarship is ready. Deadline: 4/22/2018 Starlit Scholarship Sponsor: Just Us Social and Civic Club, LLC. Award: Varies Criteria: High School Seniors, Charles County resident GPA 3.0 or higher. 800-word essay describing your career goals, aspirations and community service. Deadline: 4/22/2018 May Deadline: Sun Trust Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors, one winner will be chosen every two weeks from now through May 14 2018. Award: $1,000 Apply online: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-sweepstakes/index.html no purchase necessary to enter to win June Deadline: The Big Sun Scholarship Eligible: Seniors involved in a sport in high school or the community Criteria: Short essay (500-1,000 words) about how your participation in sports has influenced you. Award: $500 Deadline: 6/19/18 www.bigsunathletics.com Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors pursuing a fashion degree Criteria: Application plus essay, submitted online. http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program Award: $1,000 for the year, non-renewable Deadline: June 1, 2018

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Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Eligible: High School Seniors pursuing an animation or digital arts related degree Criteria: Application plus essay, submitted online. http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program Award: $1,000 for the year, non-renewable Deadline: June 1, 2018 Abbott & Fenner Eligible: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution Criteria: Application plus essay, submitted online. http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Award: $1, 000 Deadline: June 14, 2018 July Deadline Unigo Flavor of the Month Scholarship Criteria: Write an essay on this topic: Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, and that’s the inspiration behind this award. Unigo thinks that people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why? https://scholarships360.org/unigo-flavor-of-the-month-scholarship/ Deadline: July 31, 2018 Award: $1,500 August Deadline Eligible: Criteria: To apply, send an essay under 1000 words that concisely answers the question: Technology is changing every aspect of our daily lives, from searching for real estate to phones in our pocket that are more powerful than anyone would have imagined a generation prior. In the next 5 years, what do you feel will be the most profound changes that impact college graduates, their careers, and their personal lives? To what extent are those cultural and societal shifts aligned with your personal ambitions, your school degree program, and the RentHop values? Send your essay to college-scholarship@renthop.com. Award: $1,000 Deadline: August 30, 2018 By School To be eligible for scholarships offered by individual schools, the student must apply and be planning to attend that particular college or university. Black Male Teachers needed. Are you a Black Male who is a senior in high school and want to go to college out of state for FREE and want to become teacher? The CALL ME MISTER program is offered by 4 historical black colleges in South Carolina, Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University. https://www.clemson.edu/education/callmemister/ details online or call 1-800-640-2657. SCHOLARSHIP and COLLEGE Information on-line www.mhec.state.md.us www.finaid.com www.blackstudents.blacknews.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.meritaid.com www.MDgo4it.org www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.mapccs.org www.going2college.org www.myscholly.com – mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college (created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!) www.cashcourse.org – information for college students to stay financially informed www.cksf.org – educational & scholarship opportunities for students of all levels

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www.cappex.com – free website where you learn which colleges want you, before you apply www.scholarships.com – free college scholarship search and financial aid information www.scholarshipamerica.org – provides information and resources for your scholarship search www.meritaid.com – free source for $11 billion in merit aid scholarships from 1,000s of colleges www.knowhow2go.org – complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors www.latinocollegedollars.org – scholarship information for Latino students www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net – provide scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) www.collegefund.org – provides Native students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities www.dellscholars.org – Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance www.uncf.org – awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board www.chegg.com – connect with scholarships and learn about colleges HOW-TO PROGRAMS AND BOOKS http://www.scholarshipworkshop.com/students/using-the-scholarship-toolbox.html www.scholarshipacademy.org – offers curriculum to help students identify tailored scholarship options and build solid scholarship profile Merit Scholarships Contact the Financial Aid Office of your prospective colleges to see if separate applications for aid are due this fall. Early October dates are common. UVA, Davidson, Emory U., and NYU, to name a few, have merit deadlines this fall. Some of these scholarships require a counselor or principal nomination. Don't miss out on these financial opportunities. Ask your prospective colleges' financial aid office for merit scholarship applications. Online: www.meritaid.com “My College Dollars” Launched by MTV, Get Schooled and the College Board, a Facebook application that utilizes information from a user’s Facebook profile – including age, gender and state – to connect students with targeted financial aid opportunities. VISIT THE MY COLLEGE DOLLARS FACEBOOK APP. http://mycollegedollars.hyfnrsx1.com/ GI Transferability Bill Post 9/11 GI Bill family transfer option allows service members to shift their benefits to their families. For more information, see www.defenselink.mil Career One Stop Search more than 7,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities: http://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/ACINet.aspx

Financial Aid information

Seniors! Planning on going to college? Wondering how to pay for it? Don’t know where to start? Checkout this link from the U.S. Department of Education to get an cost estimate: http://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx. It cannot be said enough: There is plenty of FREE information and help do not pay for scholarships, scholarship searches or FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application completion. For FAFSA the only website to go to is http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. On this site you can access help by clicking contact and then you have three choices: you can e-mail, call toll free, or live chat. Some general questions can be answered by the Career & College Advisor at Thomas Stone HS or you can contact the local community college, College of Southern Maryland, for assistance.

A Representative from a college financial aid office will be speaking about Scholarships, grants, loans, work-

study and the FAFSA and answering your questions.

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Registering with Selective Service: Attention all 17 and 18 year old male students: If you are not registered with Selective Service, you must do so within 30 days of turning 18. You MUST register. This is not a school requirement, it’s the law. If you fail to register, it will affect your ability to receive Federal college loans, grants and student aid. In addition, it will affect your ability to receive job training or to gain citizenship. It will even curtail opportunities to get many good jobs in the future. Register online at www.sss.gov.gov or fill out a registration card at any U.S. Post Office.

Summer Opportunitie$$$$$$$$

SEAP Internship Program: SEAP places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science and mathematics as apprentices in DoN Laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. These students work with scientists and engineers who act as mentors. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest, thus encouraging them to pursue careers in science and engineering. Eligibility Requirements

High school students who have completed at least Grade 9. A graduating senior is eligible to apply

Must be 16 years of age for most laboratories. Some laboratories may accept a 15-year-old applicant. Please check individual lab description for more details.

Applicants must be US citizens and participation by Permanent Resident Aliens is limited. Please check individual lab descriptions for participation of Permanent Resident Aliens.

Dual citizens may be accepted at some labs, but not all. Interested students should contact the individual labs to determine if dual citizens may apply.

Award Duration and Stipend

Participating students spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research. Program dates are fixed and cannot be changed. Students are expected to participate 8 continuous weeks. No vacation time is allowed during these eight weeks.

It is strongly recommended to apply to laboratories that are close to your residence. No travel/relocation allowance will be provided.

The stipend amount for students will be $3,300 for the 8 weeks, which will be paid in three installments. Returning students will receive $3,800 for the 8 weeks. The first two checks will be distributed during the internship and the third check will be distributed at the end of the internship.

For more information, visit: http://seap.asee.org/ - Deadline 11/30/17

INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING or MATH???

well the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda MD have programs for High School Juniors and Seniors

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENTIFIC TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (HISTEP) THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) OFFICE OF INTRAMURAL TRAINING & EDUCATION AND OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ARE PROUD TO HOST THE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENTIFIC TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (HISTEP). THE GOAL OF HISTEP IS TO EXPAND THE PIPELINE OF STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE CAREERS BY PROVIDING

OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS WITH A LARGE POPULATION OF FINANCIALLY-DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. WE ENCOURAGE CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS INTERESTED IN STEM-M (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,

MATHEMATICS, AND MEDICALLY-RELATED) FIELDS TO APPLY. HTTPS://WWW.TRAINING.NIH.GOV/HISTEP

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HIGH SCHOOL SCIENTIFIC TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 2.0 (HISTEP 2.0)

HiSTEP 2.0 program provides high school seniors (rising college freshman) who have little or no research experience an opportunity to spend eight weeks performing biomedical research. Student will work side-by-side with some of the

world's leading scientists on the main NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD. Selected students will be matched with a research mentor in the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) where they will explore the breadth of biomedical, translational

and basic science research.

https://www.training.nih.gov/histep_20_home_page

NCAA Eligibility Center Information

Student-Athletes wishing to play sports at the Division I or Division II level need to know what courses taken in high school constitute a core course. Not all classes you take to meet high school graduation requirements are core courses. Check your high school’s List of NCAA Courses located on the Resources page of the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org and work closely with your high school counselor to make sure you know how to go! Keep track of your courses and the units that apply towards eligibility. Use the www.CoreCourseGPA.com program paid for by Charles County Public Schools to monitor your progress towards eligibility. Speak to your high school Coach, Athletic Director, or Mr. Phil Bohne, 10th Grade Counselor for further information. Athletically Related Financial Aid: Athletic scholarships are awarded by NCAA Divisions I and II colleges and universities. Division III colleges and universities do not award financial aid based on athletic ability, but you may be eligible to receive academic scholarships or need-based financial aid. In fact, according to the NCAA Eligibility Center, very few high school athletes earn athletic scholarships. According to recent statistics, about two percent of high school athletes are awarded athletic scholarships to compete in college. This small number means high school student-athletes and their parents need to have realistic expectations about receiving an athletic scholarship to play college sports. Academic, not athletic, achievement is the most reliable path to success in life (2016-17 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete). For further information on how to get recruited, visit: http://www.athleticscholarships.net.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Patricia Vaira, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.