Northwest HS - Career Center

Inside the College Career Information Center at Northwest High School

Staffed by Rochelle Davis, College Career Information Coordinator
Got Questions? Need College Career Information? Schedule an appointment!
Available on-site and virtually for students, parents & community from 7:15 am to 3 pm

The College Career Information Center is a post-secondary planning resource resource for all high school students.

College Career e-NEWS Bulletin:

The College Career e-NEWS Bulletin contains college career events, the virtual high school visit schedule, Jag JOBS updates, college application resources and information, financial aid and scholarship opportunities. e-NEWS is delivered to the email inbox of our students and parents via Naviance. End of year publication date: 8 June 2023.

On-page Quick Links:

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ALERT! Hampton University Free Online Applications. August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023. Visit www.Hampton.edu (apply). Required for application:

Letters of Recommendation Deadline November 15, 2023
Test Optional for the Class of 2024
Scholarship Consideration (3.0 or Higher)
Submit SAT 1000 or Higher and ACT 22 or higher

| Post 6 July 2023 |

ALERT! University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Meyerhoff Scholars Program (Apply to UMBC Early Action) - Nomination opens July 1, 2023 for fall 2024 entering freshmen. The Meyerhoff Scholars Program is open to all high-achieving high school SENIORS who have an interest in pursuing doctoral study in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics and who are interested in the advancement of minorities in the sciences and related and related fields. Students can be nominated for the program and are most typically nominated by their high school administrators, counselors, and teachers. The Meyerhoff award for in-state residents ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per academic year.

Northwest High School seniors should submit this UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars Request Nomination Form no later than October 10. Once your request is received and your counselor is in support of your nomination, your request will be processed, and you will receive a confirmation email sent to your personal and mcpsmd.net accounts. | Post 6 July 2023 |

ALERT! Summer 2023 College Career Virtual Workshops! For resources from presented workshops, visit the 2023 College Career Summer Workshop Resources web page. | Updated Post 10 August 2023 |

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Get To Know Your College Career Information Center on YouTube!

Inside the Northwest High School College Career Information Center (6 minutes)
Inside the World of Scholarships at Northwest High School (17 minutes)

College Career Resources:

Some of the resources below are from various workshops offered by MCPS high schools through College Career Information Centers. They continue to be available and useful resources.

Class of 2024: Resources from the Tuesday, March 21 Program | College Career Planning Presentation Slideshow | Post Secondary Planning Guide for College Career Readiness (view on screen below) or download in printable format | Northwest counselors reviewed the key components of college and/or career planning, college applications, discussed timelines, and provided resources to help students and families who are beginning the college and/or career search process. | Post 22 March 2023 |
RESOURCE: Job search with USAjobs.gov
RESOURCE: Maryland Department of Labor Apprenticeships & Training Programs
RESOURCE: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Search colleges. Find the right fit. Search careers. Financial Aid & FAFSA. Training programs and apprenticeships.
RESOURCE: Relationship Building 101: Preparing for Life After High School
RESOURCE: College Conversations: Connecting Students of Color to Top Colleges. Virtual Event. YouTube Video (English) | YouTube Video (Spanish)
RESOURCE: Virtual Financial Aid Summer Workshop for Spanish speaking students and families. Click here for presentation recording
RESOURCE: Search Test Optional Schools list.
RESOURCE: Summer Programs & Internships. A Google Sheet compiled by MCPS College Career Information Coordinators.
RESOURCE: The Montgomery County College Career web site
... See additional resources under Career Readiness, including resume tips and samples.

RESOURCE: Military Academy Nomination Information

A recording of Senator Van Hollen's 2022 Virtual Service Academy Info Event for Potential Applicants can be found online at https://youtu.be/AuNw2t8rx54.
Information regarding Senator Van Hollen's application for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy, including links to each Academy’s Admissions webpage.
Questions regarding application for a nomination to an Academy from Senator Van Hollen, send an email to academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov or call (301) 545-1500.

Job Corps Resources:

RESOURCE: Job Corps... Learn what the Job Corps can do for you. The training program is free, including housing if needed, and open to young people ages 16–24 who meet low-income and other eligibility requirements. Students go at their own pace in studying and training, learn employability skills, and earn credentials to start a meaningful career. Center staff are their support network every step of the way.
RESOURCE: Woodland Job Corps Center in Laurel MD

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Career Readiness Resources:

The resource links below are available to download as Microsoft PowerPoint documents.

Career Readiness: Cover Letter Template (Sample) | Power Point Presentation Cover Letters
Career Readiness: Applying for Employment
Career Readiness: Searching and Applying for Employment
Career Readiness: Resume Template (Sample) | Power Point Presentation The Resume
Career Readiness: Link for Counselors Top 20 Must-Have Skills to Put on a Resume
Career Readiness: Indeed The High School Resume

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Montgomery College:

Montgomery College has made available to students opportunities for virtual assistance for all MC related concerns and/or questions. Northwest students are encouraged to reach out to Nicholas Boyd @ nicholas.boyd@montgomerycollege.edu. Nicholas Boyd is the College Access and Recruitment Coordinator for Northwest High School students.

Montgomery College Raptor Reference Enrollment Guide. An easy to follow guide from application to enrollment that includes deadlines along with a list of programs and majors.

NEWS! Apply now to Montgomery College (MC) with no application fee! Waiver period to apply is currently until further notice.

MC Biotechnology Department Information. Careers in Biotech!
MC First Year Experience (FYE) Summer Bridge Program. Incoming freshmen - Earn a college credit this summer. Enroll now! Receive one college credit and a scholarship (based on class attendance and grade). Limited space. For more information visit the MC FYE website.

The Accuplacer @ MC: The Accuplacer and Alternative Placement Programs are used by the college to determine college readiness for college level courses. Click here for the most current Accuplacer information. Placement Test Exemption Criteria.

Students planning to transfer to a 4-year post-secondary institution after MC are encouraged to use ARTSYS as part of their college planning. ARTSYS is the State of Maryland Articulation Information web site. ARTSYS shows which MC courses are recommended for transferring to specific Maryland colleges and universities.

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The Gap Year:

Take a Gap Year with Dynamy (Northwest HS presentation)
Discover Europe with the Omio Gap Year. Questions? Click here.
Discover meaningful Gap Year programs with Overseas
The Gap Year Association
USA Gap Year Fairs: this website is the easiest one to navigate and it provides information about scholarships and upcoming remote events.