Career Center Updates
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Career Center Updates 12/20:
REQUIREMENT: Class of 2025- College Acceptance Google Form
Class of 2025,
As you begin receiving college acceptance notifications, you MUST complete the following steps below:
- Update your college acceptances in Naviance:
- Log into your Naviance account.
- Go to the "Colleges I am Applying To" section
- Go to “Edit” on the right hand side
- Update your college decisions under “results” This includes:
- Colleges you’ve been accepted to.
- Colleges where you’ve been deferred.
- Colleges you’ve not been accepted to.
- Complete the 2025 Senior College Acceptances Google Form
- This form is vital for tracking your college decisions and is required for data purposes. Be sure to submit it as soon as possible.
Important Note for Montgomery College Applicants:
If you plan to attend Montgomery College, you still need to add it to your Naviance account, even though you applied directly through their website.
In April 2025, you will be asked to complete a FINAL 2025 Senior Survey to indicate the college you plan to attend and the total scholarship amount awarded.
Thank you for your cooperation, and congratulations on all your hard work and accomplishments so far!
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Class of 2026: How to Start a College List- Jordan Kanarek from Collegewise will be presenting on the following:
- How to dive into college research
- Navigating standardized testing
- Building a balanced college list
- And much more!
Date: Tuesday, January 14th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Flyer with more information and Zoom Link HERE
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1/23/25: RMHS FASFA Completion Night
Click HERE for more information and to register!
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Upcoming Practice SAT Test- Hosted by Revolution Prep: SIGN UP NOW!
Hi Juniors!
Revolution Prep will be hosting a FREE practice SAT tests on:
- SAT: Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 9:00 am – noon ET | Live online
SAT practice exams are now live on the Richard Montgomery HS <-----Register HERE!
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Scholarship Opportunities….Deadlines Approaching
Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship Program Distinguished Young Women
Class of 2026!
Scholarship Program is a national nonprofit with a program in each state and Washington D.C. It is not a beauty pageant - and focuses more on scholastics and service with components that will nudge these young women out of their comfort zone to build life skills, such as public speaking, interview etiquette, confidence and so much more!
This program has been in existence since 1958 and it is the largest scholarship program for high school girls in the nation, awarding $1 BILLION in cash and in-kind scholarships to college partners throughout the U.S. - including to Hood College! (see attached flyer below). Participants can each receive scholarship opportunities just by participating!
The DYW program is only open to girls in their junior year of high school (11th grade) - so it truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Class of 2026 -InfoSessions (1) (1) (1).pdf
Download Class of 2026 -InfoSessions (1) (1) (1).pdf
Download DYW-Hood PR Flyer (1) (1).pdf
The deadline to register to participate in this year's DYW program is December 31.
The one-day program takes place in February 2025.
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Jackie Robinson Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. Flyer HERE with more information.
DEADLINE: January 9,2025
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Going Merry- Scholarship Portal
Going Merry’s 2024 National Scholarship Month Scholarship opportunity
Class of 2025-
It is National Scholarship Month, and I am excited to announce Going Merry’s 2024 National Scholarship Month Scholarship opportunity!
Scholarship Details:
- Worth $1,000.
- No Essay Required.
- Must be in the Class of 2025.
- You can only find this opportunity through the exclusive link below.
- Deadline: December 31, 2024
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MCPSEF Rales-O’Neill Scholarship Opportunity
The MCPS Educational Foundation's (MCPSEF) primary goal for its scholarships and awards is to fund students who are passionate about pursuing educational goals, and face opportunity gaps in achieving those goals. Website & Flyer
Below are the eligibility guidelines and attached is the flyer with more information and a link to apply!
- Weighted GPA of 4.80+
- Financial need demonstrated through just one of the following:
- 2023 household adjusted gross income of $118,323 or less, the median income for Montgomery County
- 2024-25 Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) program enrollment
- Plan to attend a college/university within two years
- Graduation with class of 2025
DEADLINE: January 24, 2025
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PMI Montgomery County MD Chapter Scholarship
One of the PMI Montgomery County MD Chapter Scholarships is open to all high school seniors currently enrolled in a Montgomery County, Maryland high school in the 2024-2025 school year, or are being homeschooled in Montgomery County, and who plan to attend an accredited U.S. college starting in the 2025 school year. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA (or equivalent) and be in good standing, as well as take and pass the attached quiz about the Project Management profession. Each year the Montgomery County Chapter of the Project Management Institute, a professional society that promotes excellence in the field of project management, offers two $1500.00 scholarship drawings that are open to eligible high school seniors.
DEADLINE: 3/24/25
More Information about this scholarship can be found in the attachment below: