BCPS HBCU Virtual College Fair

All portions of this event will take place via Microsoft Teams. Links to all sessions are provided within this agenda. Recordings of sessions are provided for those who could not attend on the night of the event.

Have questions about the fair and presenters? Not sure where to go?

On the evening of the event, Click here to visit the Virtual "Ask Me" Room to ask a BCPS School Counselor any questions you have about the fair. The "Ask Me" Room will be open at 3:45pm - 7:00pm.

Download the Virtual Resource Table (below) with information about all aspects of the college application process, including information about presenters at this fair.

4:00 - 4:15p - Superintendent's Message

4:15 - 4:30p - Clip from "Tell Them We Are Rising"

4:30 - 5:15p - Breakout Workshops

5:15 - 6:00p - College Presentations

6:00 - 6:45p - College Presentations

6:45 - 7:00p - Closing

At 4:00 pm click here to join Dr. Williams, a proud HBCU graduate of Hampton University, as he welcomes you to the 5th Annual BCPS HBCU Fair!

At 4:15 pm, click here to watch a clip from "Tell Them We Are Rising." This film, by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played over the course of 150 years.

Interested students and families can view the full documentary here.

Session A: Careers in BCPS, Loan Forgiveness and Scholarship Program

Are you planning to major in Education while you're in college? If so, this presentation is for you! BCPS Human Resources will talk about the BCPS Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness for students who plan to pursue a career in education with BCPS.

View session recording here.

Session B: Essay Writing: Tips to Drafting a Winning College Essay

A BCPS English Resource Teacher will provide tips and ideas for perfecting a creative college essay that will stand out among the others.

There is no recording for this session. Please download and view the slide and video about essay writing on the Virtual Resource Table document.

Session C: Financial Aid 101

This presentation from PNC Bank is Financial Aid 101 for students and families.

View session recording here. See a copy of the presentation attached below.

Session D: First Financial Scholarship

Join First Financial Federal Credit Union as they talk about their annual scholarship for BCPS seniors. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to 1 student per BCPS high school annually.

View session recording here.

Session E: Funding your Education with UNCF Scholarships

Learn how the United Negro College Fund can support you financially in getting to and through college.

View session recording here.

Session F: Narrowing Down Your College List

Are you having trouble narrowing down your college list? Join Ms. McCamie from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as she talks about finding your best fit.

View session recording here.

Session G: NCAA Eligibility for Division I and II Colleges

Barrington Huntley from the NCAA will talk about how college-bound student athletes can prepare for enrollment in a Division I or Division II school. Students and families will have an opportunity to ask questions.

There is no recording for this session. A copy of the presentation is attached below.

Session H: Panel Discussion: Student Life

Join current HBCU students and members of Black Greek Letter organizations as they share their student life experiences on campus. Topics include campus activities, organizations, and how to get involved at your HBCU.

View the recording of this session here.

Session I: ROTC Options at HBCUs and Officer Careers in the Military after College

Colonel Mike Bennett from the BCPS Office of Career and Technical Education will talk about ROTC programs at HBCUs and officer careers in the military after college. Financial benefits will also be discussed.

View session recording here. A copy of the PowerPoint is attached below.

Session J: Students with Special Needs: Advocating for Yourself at College

Join Morgan State University's Office of Student Disability Support Services as she talks about how students can advocate for themselves in college. This session will emphasize what services are available and where to locate them on campus.

View the session recording here.

Session K: Using Traitify to Choose a College Major

Traitify, from the BCPS Office of Career and Technical Education, is a visual personality assessment designed to be completed in under 2 minutes. Learn how you can use this assessment to help you choose a college major.

View session recording here.

Visit Traitify any time at bcps.traitify.com.

The chat is disabled for all sessions and microphones are muted. Participants are encouraged to email the college reps directly or talk with their school counselor/college counselor about any questions they have.

Alabama State University

Located in Montgomery, Alabama

Click here to view the session recording.

Alcorn University

Located in Lorman, Mississippi

This session was not recorded. Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about Alcorn University.

Arkansas Baptist College

Located in Little Rock, Arkansas

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Bethune-Cookman University

Located in Daytona Beach, Florida

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Bowie State University*

Located in Bowie, Maryland

This presentation has been cancelled.

Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about Bowie State.

Central State University

Located in Wilberforce, Ohio

There is no recording for this session. Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about Central State.

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Located in Cheyney, PA

This presentation has been cancelled. Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about Cheney University of Pennsylvania.

Clark Atlanta University

Located in Atlanta, Georgia

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Coppin State University*

Located in Baltimore, Maryland

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Delaware State University*

Located in Dover, Delaware

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Dillard University

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Fisk University

Located in Nashville, Tennessee

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Florida Memorial University

Located in Miami Gardens, Florida

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Fort Valley State University

Located in Fort Valley, Georgia

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Grambling State University

Located in Grambling, Louisiana

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Hampton University*

Located in Hampton, Virginia

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Harris-Stowe State University

Located in St. Louis, Missouri

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Jackson State University

Located in Jackson, Mississippi

Click here to join the meeting at 5:15 or 6:00.

LeMoyne University

Located in Memphis, Tennessee

This presentation has been cancelled. Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about LeMoyne University.

Lincoln University Missouri

Located in Jefferson City, Missouri

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Lincoln University Pennsylvania*

Located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

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Livingstone College

Located in Salisbury, North Carolina

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Mississippi Valley State University

Located in Itta Bena, Mississippi

*Not a live presentation.* View a presentation from the Admissions Office here.

Morehouse College

Located in Atlanta, Georgia

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Morgan State University*

Located in Baltimore, Maryland

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Norfolk State University*

Located in Norfolk, Virginia

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Paine College

Located in Augusta, Georgia

There is no recording for this session. Resources are attached below.

Shaw University

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Southern University A&M College

Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

View the session recording here.

Spelman College*

Located in Atlanta, Georgia

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St. Augustine College

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Talladega University

Located in Talladega, Alabama

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Tennessee State University

Located in Nashville, Tennessee

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Tougaloo College

Located in Tougaloo, Mississippi

There is no recording for this session. Please download and view the Virtual Resource Table to view more information about Tougaloo College.

Tuskegee University

Located in Tuskegee, Alabama

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Located in Richmond, Virginia

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Virginia State University*

Located in Petersburg, Virginia

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Winston-Salem State University

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

*Not a live presentation.* View their PowerPoint presentation below.

The Education Foundation announced earlier this week that 24 book scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to high school seniors who participated in the fourth annual BCPS-HBCU Virtual College Fair. Baltimore County Public Schools students who attended the fair and wish to apply, please visit the Naviance scholarship page for more information and the application.

To be eligible to apply for the HBCU book scholarship, a student must:

• Graduated from a BCPS high school with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5
• Been accepted & plan to matriculate at one of the HBCU's who participated in the college fair.
• Complete the application and essay prompt.
• Letter of recommendation from your school counselor.

*Students MUST have attended the BCPS HBCU Virtual College Fair to qualify.*

Deadline to apply is January 7, 2022 by 11:59 p.m.

Ms. MaatenRe Ramin, Coordinator

Ms. Jennifer Abbe, Specialist - East Zone and Central Zone (Elem.)

Ms. Jessica DeShields, Specialist- West Zone and Central Zone (Secondary)

Ms. Sharon Holter, Administrative Secretary

Email: mramin@bcps.org
Website: https://scs.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=31979921&pageId=32007686
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Phone: 443-809-0291
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