Maryland College Application Campaign (MCAC)<\/a>, October 17-21.<\/p>\nMCAC\u2019s goal is to increase the number of students who are applying to college early in their senior year, particularly those from families that have never attended college or may be from low socio-economic circumstances.<\/p>\n
Maryland is implementing a comprehensive and supportive process that culminates in students\u2019 acceptance into a postsecondary institution. Dozens of high schools in 18 Maryland school systems are taking part in MCAC.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Maryland College Application Campaign recognizes that education beyond high school is critical for both our high school graduates and Maryland employers,\u201d said Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools. \u201cFor many careers, an Associate\u2019s Degree is an entry level credential. It is essential that more students take advantage of that golden opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
During MCAC, students receive special assistance when applying to any of Maryland\u2019s community colleges, independent colleges, private career schools, and public universities. The initiative includes working with staff from the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Gear-Up) program and school counselors to prepare students for the rigorous college application process. It also establishes a formal partnership with College Goal Maryland to assist with completing financial aid applications.<\/p>\n
Starting in October and continuing through March, College Goal Maryland staff and volunteers will provide guided assistance in completing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. In addition, professionals working with College Goal Maryland will assist parents\/guardians and students in understanding financial aid resources, the financial aid application process, and how to access information regarding statewide student services and admission requirements<\/p>\n
MCAC is part of American College Application week, which takes place nationwide. In 2014, Maryland piloted the effort with 21 high schools representing seven local school systems. By last year, participation had grown to 52 schools in 14 systems.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s participation marks a new record, with 118 schools participating from the following systems: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Garrett, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George\u2019s, Queen Anne\u2019s, Somerset, St. Mary, Talbot, Washington, and Wicomico.<\/p>\n
The MCAC process culminates with participating high schools holding College Decision Day events in May. Maryland plans to implement this initiative statewide.<\/p>\n
The Maryland College Application Campaign has launched Facebook and Twitter sites to allow schools to upload pictures, comments, and videos promoting the Maryland College Application Campaign events and activities. Students are invited write short blog, reflecting on what access to this opportunity means to them.<\/p>\n
Visit the Maryland College Application Campaign social media sites on Facebook at Maryland College Application Campaign, on Twitter at @MDCollegeApp. Students may also sent blog items to info.msde@maryland.gov, The campaign is using the Hashtag: #MDCollegeStrong.<\/p>\n
For more information about MCAC, contact Michelle Daley, Comprehensive Planning Specialist \/MCAC State Representative at (410) 767-0359 or via email at Michelle.Daley@maryland.gov.<\/p>\n
Maryland College Application Campaign (MCAC)
\nFY2016 Participating High Schools<\/h3>\n
Anne Arundel
\n\u2022 Glen Burnie
\n\u2022 Meade
\n\u2022 Old Mill
\n\u2022 Northeast<\/p>\n
Baltimore City
\n\u2022 Achievement Academy
\n\u2022 Augusta Fells Savage
\n\u2022 Academy for College and Career Exploration
\n\u2022 Baltimore City College
\n\u2022 Baltimore Community
\n\u2022 Baltimore Design School
\n\u2022 Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
\n\u2022 Baltimore School for the Arts
\n\u2022 Baltimore Leadership
\n\u2022 Bard High School Early College
\n\u2022 Benjamin Franklin
\n\u2022 Bluford Drew Jemison
\n\u2022 Career Vocational Technical
\n\u2022 City Neighbor
\n\u2022 Connextions
\n\u2022 Coppin Academy
\n\u2022 Digital Harbor
\n\u2022 Edmondson-Westside
\n\u2022 Excel Academy at Francis
\n\u2022 Forest Park
\n\u2022 Frederick Douglas
\n\u2022 Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology
\n\u2022 Green Street
\n\u2022 Home and Hospital
\n\u2022 Independence School
\n\u2022 KASA (Knowledge and Success Academy)
\n\u2022 Maritime Industries
\n\u2022 Mergenthaler Vocational Technical
\n\u2022 NACA Freedom and Democracy
\n\u2022 National Academy
\n\u2022 New Era Academy
\n\u2022 Northwestern
\n\u2022 Patterson
\n\u2022 Paul Laurence Dunbar
\n\u2022 Reginald F. Lewis
\n\u2022 Renaissance Academy
\n\u2022 Success Academy
\n\u2022 Reach! Partnership
\n\u2022 Vivien T. Thomas
\n\u2022 Western<\/p>\n
Baltimore County
\n\u2022 Catonsville
\n\u2022 Chesapeake
\n\u2022 Dundalk
\n\u2022 Eastern Technical
\n\u2022 Franklin
\n\u2022 George Washington Carver for Arts and Technology
\n\u2022 Hereford
\n\u2022 Kenwwod
\n\u2022 Landsdowne
\n\u2022 Loch Raven
\n\u2022 Milford Mills
\n\u2022 New Town
\n\u2022 Overlea
\n\u2022 Owings Mills
\n\u2022 Parkville
\n\u2022 Patapsco
\n\u2022 Perry Hall
\n\u2022 Pikesville
\n\u2022 Randallstown
\n\u2022 Sparrow Point
\n\u2022 Towson
\n\u2022 Western School of Technology and Environmental Science
\n\u2022 Woodlawn<\/p>\n
Calvert
\n\u2022 Calvert<\/p>\n
Caroline
\n\u2022 Colonel Richardson
\n\u2022 North Caroline<\/p>\n
Cecil
\n\u2022 Bohemia Manor
\n\u2022 Elkton
\n\u2022 North East
\n\u2022 Perryville
\n\u2022 Rising Sun<\/p>\n
Charles
\n\u2022 Henry E. Lackey
\n\u2022 La Plata
\n\u2022 Maurice J. McDonough
\n\u2022 North Point
\n\u2022 St. Charles
\n\u2022 Thomas Stone
\n\u2022 Westlake<\/p>\n
Dorchester
\n\u2022 Cambridge \u2013 South Dorchester
\n\u2022 North Dorchester<\/p>\n
Garrett
\n\u2022 Northern Garrett
\n\u2022 Southern Garrett<\/p>\n
Kent
\n\u2022 Kent County<\/p>\n
Montgomery
\n\u2022 Northwood
\n\u2022 Winston Churchill<\/p>\n
Prince George\u2019s
\n\u2022 Bladensburg
\n\u2022 Central
\n\u2022 Oxon Hill
\n\u2022 Potomac
\n\u2022 Suitland<\/p>\n
Queen Anne\u2019s
\n\u2022 Kent Island
\n\u2022 Queen Anne\u2019s County<\/p>\n
Somerset
\n\u2022 Crisfield Academy
\n\u2022 Washington Academy<\/p>\n
St. Mary
\n\u2022 Leonardtown
\n\u2022 Great Mills<\/p>\n
Talbot
\n\u2022 Easton
\n\u2022 St. Michael\u2019s Middle\/High<\/p>\n
Washington
\n\u2022 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
\n\u2022 Boonsboro
\n\u2022 Clear Spring
\n\u2022 Hancock Middle Senior
\n\u2022 North Hagerstown
\n\u2022 Smithsburg
\n\u2022 South Hagerstown
\n\u2022 Washington County Technical
\n\u2022 Williamsport<\/p>\n
Wicomico
\n\u2022 James M. Bennett
\n\u2022 Mardela Middle-High
\n\u2022 Parkside
\n\u2022 Wicomico<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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