Career Center Updates
RMHS Counseling Department Listserv
Career Center Updates:
Monday, January 13th- Army 11am-12pm
Friday, January 17th- Continental Pool 11am-12pm
Tuesday, January 21st - Summer RISE 11am-12pm Auditorium FLYER
Thursday, January 23rd - FASFA Completion Night 6pm-8pm Media Center
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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:
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
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: