Parkville Pathways December 2021
College and Career Info for PHS Students
Happy Holidays!
Grade 9-11 Updates
9th Grade- Spend some time exploring www.bigfuture.org, learn what you can do throughout high school to make your college applications stand out. Explore colleges in your home state to see if any interest you.
10th Grade- Learn about the FAFSA and other ways to pay for college on www.bigfuture.org, talk to your parents/guardians about paying for college. Ask family members or older friends about their college/career paths.
11th Grade- use Naviance to complete a Super Match College search. Make an initial list of 15-20 colleges that interest you. Connect your PSAT scores and Khan Academy to make a plan for preparing for the SAT, which you will take in April.
PSAT Scores (Gr. 9-11)
PSAT Scores from the October 2021 test are now available via this link:
https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home
Unless you are in 11th grade or previously took an AP exam you may not have a College Board account/login. Below you will find a video that explains how to create a College Board account. YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH A NON BCPS EMAIL TO ACCESS YOUR SCORES.
Accessing Your PSAT/NMSQT Score Report - YouTube
Here is another video on understanding your PSAT score:
Lastly, if you want to practice for the SAT, we recommend using Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org). Here is a video on connecting your College Board and Khan Academy profiles. This will help you get a free personalized plan for preparing for the SAT's.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=patbkNnnAQ4
Students take the SAT in the Spring of their JUNIOR YEAR of high school during the school day and may opt to take it again in the fall of their senior year. The SAT test is used to determine college admissions and scholarships (along with grades, high school activities, and teacher recommendations).
Senior Updates (Gr. 12)
Class of 2022!
We are so proud of all of your college acceptances and plans for attending trade schools, apprenticeships and military enlistments. To date, our counselors have met with over 90% of the class of 2022 for 1:1 meetings to discuss post secondary plans.
Attached you will find the college timeline to see if you are on track with your application process. Please email Ms. Serico with any questions about applying to 4 year colleges- lserico@bcps.org
Afterschool College Application Help has Ended (Gr. 12)
Each Wednesday during the fall, the school counseling office hosted college application sessions to support students with the college application process. Moving forward, if students would like to meet to get support with applying to college or the FAFSA/financial aid process please email Ms. Serico at lserico@bcps.org
CCBC Info Sessions for SENIORS (Gr. 12)
The CCBC Admissions Office will host 3 Discover CCBC Information Sessions during the month of January – January 5th, 19th and 26th. These sessions will focus on your high school seniors who plan to attend CCBC. The agenda topics include our academic pathways, financial aid options, short term training programs, and how to apply for admission. These sessions will begin at 5pm and we encourage parents and adults to attend these sessions. Students can register for these sessions at www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions. As always, thank for your assistance and support. Have a safe and healthy holiday break!!
FAFSA Reminder! (Gr. 12)
Seniors- have you completed your FAFSA? Many colleges have specific deadlines for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Link to get started is below.
If you plan to attend CCBC, a 4 year college, or a trade program you MUST complete your FAFSA every year you are enrolled. The deadline for Maryland State Aid, including the the Baltimore County/MD College Promise programs at CCBC. In early February we will have an on site FAFSA help session at PHS (or virtually depending on COVID metrics). Stay tuned for a date!
December Scholarships (Gr. 12)
December:
AFCEA Freedom Scholarship - deadline 12/31/21
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship - deadline 12/31/21
January:
- HBCU College Fair Scholarship 2021 - deadline 1/6/22
- Ron Brown Scholarship - deadline 1/9/22
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship - open now - deadline 1/10/22
- Grace Erline Memorial Girls Gone Great Scholarship - deadline 1/11/22
- Live Mas Scholarship - Taco Bell Foundation - deadline 1/11/22
- Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship - deadline 1/14/22
- John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Essay Scholarship - deadline 1/14/22
- Bucknell Arts Merit Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
- Bucknell Math Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
Bucknell University Civic Engagement Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
Bucknell University Physical Sciences Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
Bucknell Women in Science & Engineering Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
- FormSwift Scholarship Program - deadline 1/15/22
- Mensa Foundation Scholarship - deadline 1/15/22
- National Sojourner's Essay Scholarship Program - deadline 1/15/22
- UMBC Center for Women in Technology Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
- UMBC Cyber Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
- UMBC Humanities Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
- UMBC Linehan Artist Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
UMBC Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
UMBC Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program - deadline 1/15/22
Point Foundation Scholarship - deadline 1/18/22
C-SPAN’s StudentCam Documentary Competition - deadline 1/20/22
APIA General Scholarship - deadline 1/26/22
Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest - deadline 1/28/22
- **NEW** Bank of America Student Leaders Program- deadline 1/28/22
National Ag Day Essay Contest - deadline 1/31/22
**NEW** Princeton Prize in Race Relations - deadline 1/31/22
**NEW** I Have a Dream Scholarship - deadline 1/31/22
**NEW** USDA 1890 Scholarship Program - deadline 1/31/22
Trade Fair Recap (Gr. 11-12)
On Friday, 11/19/21 the PHS Counseling Office hosted our 2nd Annual Trade Fair. Over 200 junior and senior students participated. Below are a list of the organizations that participated. Special thank you to Ms.Zenteno for planning this event, along with Ms. Brillon and Ms. Tracey. Additional thanks to Ms.Kenney for letting us use the Library!
Maryland Beauty Academy / Baltimore Studio of Hair Design
Baltimore County Fire Department
Baltimore Electrical JATC Program
Baltimore County Police Department
Cortiva Institute- Massage & Beauty School
Ironworkers Union MD/DC
Power52 Energy Institute- Solar Panel Installation
Gandhi Healthcare- Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician
I’m Still Standing Corporation- Cyber Security, Elevator Technician
Jane Addams Resource Corporation-Welding
Sheffield Institute-Audioworks/Videoworks/Techworks, Broadcasting
New Destiny Health Career Center- Medical Technician Programs
DC/MD Black College Expo (Gr. 9-11)
Register now for the DC/MARYLAND Black College Expo at Bowie State 3/12/22
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, TRANSFER STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMIN AND MORE ARE ALL WELCOMED!
Upward Bound at UMBC (for grades 9-11)
Upward Bound is a nationwide, federally funded educational program, authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965, for high school students. The Upward Bound Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County was initiated in 1989. The Program’s design promotes the development and enhancement of students’ basic skills, academic and cultural enrichment, and the motivation necessary to matriculate at and graduate from college. To ensure students’ complete development, participation in program activities is mandatory.
Upward Bound serves students who have demonstrated academic potential and who meet the income and first generation to obtain a four-year college degree criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education. The Program provides students and their parents with an opportunity to invest in students’ futures and thus realize their potential and goals. Students must attend Parkville, Chesapeake, Overlea, Kenwood, Patterson and Coppin Academy High Schools.
Students in grades 9-11 may apply by completing the attached application. Email Brittany Walker: brittanylwlkr@gmail.com for more information.
CCBC Dundalk Upward Bound (for grades 9-11)
Partnerships with targeted schools assist with program goals. Our target schools are: Chesapeake, Dundalk, Kenwood, Parkville, and Patapsco High Schools.
Are you Eligible?
- Rising 9th through 11th grade Baltimore County Public School students.
- Potential first generation college student — Neither parent has a bachelor's degree.
- Income Eligible — Eligible for a Pell Grant or 150% of federal government poverty level.
Programming includes:
- Financial aid workshops
- College survival skills workshops
- Career exploration through career academies
- Academy of Arts Communications and Entertainment
- STEM Academy
- Business Academy
- Ninth Grade Success Academy
- Academy and Career-Based Projects and Lecture Series
- Internships/Externships Shadowing
- Grade level specific Seminars
- Early College Access planning and support
- Parent Workshops
Link to apply below:
March SAT Test
Saturday, Mar 12, 2022, 07:30 AM
Parkville High School, Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
SAT School Day Test for Juniors
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022, 07:45 AM
Parkville High School, Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
May SAT Test
Saturday, May 7, 2022, 07:30 AM
Parkville High School, Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
June SAT Test
Saturday, Jun 4, 2022, 07:30 AM
Parkville High School, Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Parkville High School Counseling Office
Dept. Chair, College Counseling & AVID Students: Ms. Serico lserico@bcps.org
ESOL Level 1 and 2 Students: Ms. Brillon kbrillon@bcps.org
Students Last Names A-C: Mr. Sherline lsherline@bcps.org
Students Last Names D-I: Ms. Bardoff kbardoff@bcps.org
Students Last Names J-M: Mr. Ciorra aciorra@bcps.org
Students Last Names N-R: Ms. Tracey htracey2@bcps.org
Students Last Names S-Z: Ms. Wolf ewolf2@bcps.org
Counseling Secretary: Ms. Adkins madkins@bcps.org
Email: lserico@bcps.org
Website: https://parkvillehs.bcps.org/Students_and_Faculty/school_counseling
Location: 2600 Putty Hill Avenue, Parkville, MD, USA
Phone: 443.809.5259
Twitter: @counselphs