The schedule issues form closed at the end of the school day on August 30. We will review what was submitted and respond to each as quickly as we can.

Appointments can be requested using the link at the bottom of this newsletter, but our focus is now on social and emotional needs, academic PLANNING, and college & career readiness. We will seek to help you be successful in the classes that you have.

Colleges and other institutions often send recruiters to Pikesville, in order to provide information and answer student questions about their programs. Students can sign up to meet with these institutions on sheets located outside the school counseling office, and they will get passes in their first period classes the day of the info sessions.

Sept 10 @ 9:30: University of Delaware

Sept 12 @ 9:30: University of Pittsburgh

Sept 13 @ 8:30: Virginia Tech

Sept 16 @ 8:30: Brandeis University

Sept 17 @ 9:30: Catholic U of America

Sept 18 @ 8:30: Butler University

Sept 18 @ 9:30: Alfred University

Sept 19 @ 8:30: University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Sept 19 @ 9:30: Drexel University

Sept 23 @ 9:30: Stevenson University

Sept 25 @ 9:30: Coppin State University

Sept 27 @ 9:30: St. Mary's College of Maryland

Sept 30 @ 9:30: Johnson & Wales University

Oct 1 @ 8:30: Spelman College

Oct 8 @ 8:30: McDaniel College

Oct 9 @ 8:30: Gettysburg College

Oct 10 @ 8:30: Dickinson College

Oct 10 @ 9:30: Washington College

Oct 15 @ 9:30: Chatham University
Oct 17 @ 9:30: Franklin & Marshall College

Nov 14 @ 9:30: York College of PA

While Common App does make blanket application fee waivers available to those who qualify, they added language this year that states that attending a school where all students get free lunch does not automatically qualify a student for a fee waiver.

If you would like to apply for Free & Reduced Meals, click this link.

If you would like to be nominated for one of these college's scholars programs, please let Mr. Goldman know.

University of Virginia: Jefferson Scholars or Walentas Scholars

Stevens Institute of Tech: iSTEM

Mr. Goldman posted 20 of these to schoology in June, but a few more are accepting applications:

Case Western Reserve (deadline Sept 5)

Oberlin College (Deadline Sept 22)

Hamilton College (deadline Sept 3)

Mount Holyoke College (deadline Oct 11)

University of Rochester (deadline Oct 4)

Miami (OH) (deadline Sept 23)

Olin College of Engineering (deadline for Mr. Goldman to Nominate is 9/18)

¡Vámonos a Penn State!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re inviting your students on a free bus trip to Penn State University Park on Monday, October 7! The trip includes bus transportation, meals, campus tours, and multicultural activities while learning all that Penn State has to offer.

The bus will service two locations.

Washington, D.C. area

The bus stop for Washington, D.C. area students will be at the Greenbelt Metro Station. Students board promptly at 6:30 a.m., and return approximately at 9:00 p.m.

Baltimore, MD area

The bus stop for Baltimore, MD area students will be at the National Aquarium. Students board promptly at 7:15 a.m., and return at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Register Now ⇒

Print the event flyer

Seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis! Space is limited.

¡Vámonos a Penn State!

Sincerely,

Penn State Admissions Strategic Partnerships

Sept 14: ACT

Sept 20: Deadline to register for October SAT and ACT

Oct 5: SAT

Oct 18: Deadline to register for November SAT

Oct 26: ACT

Nov 2: SAT

Nov 8: Deadline to register for Dec ACT

Nov 22: Deadline to register for December SAT

Dec 7: SAT

Dec 14: ACT

Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org

I am pleased to announce the 49th annual Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition. For more than four decades, the Boston University Trustee Scholars Program has attracted students with outstanding academic ability from around the world.

Trustee Scholars rank at the top of their classes and demonstrate exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. Scholarship recipients are selected by a faculty committee from a competitive pool of applicants after rigorous review. The Trustee Scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition plus orientation and mandatory undergraduate student fees for four years.

I invite you to encourage your highest achieving students to apply for the Trustee Scholarship. To be considered, students must submit their application for admission with one Trustee Scholarship essay by December 1, 2024. More information about the Trustee Scholarship can be found on our website.

If you have any additional questions, please contact my office at 617-353-2300 or admissions@bu.edu.

Best wishes,

John C. McEachern
Executive Director of Admissions

Jan 3: Deadline to register for February ACT

Feb 8: ACT

Feb 21: Deadline to register for March SAT

Mar 8: SAT

April 18: Deadline to register for May SAT

May 3: SAT

May 22: Deadline to register for June SAT

Jun 7: SAT

Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org

SAT Registration fee waiver is available from the student College Board account.

If you would like to apply for Free and Reduced Meals, click here.

My name is Sam Hughes, and I am the Volunteer and Outreach Manager at the B&O Railroad Museum. We are currently collecting volunteers for those needing service hours for our Polar Express Production starting on November 29th!

Most shows take place on weekends, with shifts lasting from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with food and beverage provided on site.

Volunteers for this event help make it all happen – from the cozy and exciting holiday atmosphere to the warm and friendly visitor assistance. Volunteer roles include greeting guests, assisting with the train boarding, helping operate the lights for the live performance (just a switch, nothing fancy!) and the snow machine, helping with kid’s holiday craft table, and more.

This would be great for students interested in any of the following fields: theater, history, museums, library sciences, or service industry.

All volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and all training will be provided.

Students can sign up directly here or find more information directly from our website here.