Find out what classes you need to graduate!

Did you know that you have access 24/7 to a tool that will help you figure out exactly which classes you need to complete your degree program and graduate?

It's called your Academic Evaluation and you can check your progress any time on MyAACC following these step-by-step instructions:

https://www.aacc.edu/myaacc/help/file/EvaluateProgramProgress.pdf

If you have any developmental requirements (reading, writing & math), you'll want to complete those ASAP!  If you see "Required" next to any of these courses, you'll need to get started with those. Contact me if you're not sure where to start with your developmental coursework.

If a credit course requirement has been completed, you will see the semester, the grade, and the number of credits for that course.  If you still need to complete a course, it will indicate "1 course needed."  

A course you are taking or one for which you are registered, will be noted by (IP) for "in progress."

Steps for Success:

1. Evaluate your program progress to create a list of the courses you still need to graduate.
2. Determine which classes to take in Winter & Spring
3. Register for Classes (Here are instructions for how to get yourself registered)

Want some help with this process?  E-mail janagiel@aacc.edu from your MyAACC email address with a list of courses you're planning to take for next semester.  I'll check your options to make sure you're on the right track!

Not ready to do this on your own, schedule an advising appointment as soon as possible.  There are just a few appointments left before winter break!

If you're transferring to the University of Maryland, College Park, you are going to want to know about:

They have developed a great series of programs to help you manage the transition from the community college to the big University!  For details about this unique opportunity, check out http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/t2t

Reminder: Register today for Winter & Spring

UMBC Scholarships

Did you know that you may be eligible for $cholar$hips at UMBC?

General Transfer Awards
http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/scholarship_transfers.html

• Academic Achievement Award for Transfers (AAAT) - Check this out if you have a 3.70 GPA or higher!
• Phi Theta Kappa Award - Up to $2,500 per year for eligible PTK members

Teacher Education Awards

• Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program - Opportunities and funding for teachers of science and math
• Maggie Hrabowski Scholarships - Up to $2,000 toward educational expenses for future teachers

For more information about these scholarships and additional opportunities, visit UMBC's Scholarship Retriever.

Priority Deadlines:

• November 1 for spring applicants
• March 15 for fall applicants

Recommendation Letter Recommendations

Need a recommendation letter from a professor for a transfer application, job opportunity or scholarship?  Read these recommendations first!

Why?

Select someone who knows you well and can best speak to your potential.  An EDU professor would be a good choice when you are applying for transfer because of his/her ability to comment on your academic performance and the teacher dispositions that you possess.          

Who?

When an application calls for recommendation letters, read the information carefully to determine if you need a professional reference from an employer or supervising teacher or an academic letter of reference from a professor.

When?

Once you have determined that an academic letter of reference is required, note the application deadline.  Be sure that when you request a letter of recommendation that your professor has plenty of time to write it.  It is customary to make your request at least 2 weeks before the deadline, but earlier is better!

How?

It’s appropriate to make your initial request for a letter of reference in person or by email.  As clearly and politely as possible, explain what you are hoping to be recommended for and when that letter needs to be submitted.  Once the professor agrees to write the letter, be prepared to follow up by email with all of the pertinent information.

What?

When you send your follow-up email, thank your professor and include the following information to help your professor write a positive and thorough recommendation on your behalf.

•  Information about the program, scholarship, or job opportunity for which you are applying
•  Due date and details about how the letter should be submitted
• The name and address to whom the letter should be addressed
• Your updated resume, including any relevant professional experiences, extracurricular activities, or awards and achievements
• An unofficial copy of your transcript or details about which class(es) you took with the professor if some time has passed
• When possible, a draft of the letter or essay that you are submitting as part of the application process