montwood high school senior interviews class of 2013

MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Senior InterviewsClass of 2013

Counselors

Mrs. Orozco A- Coca Mrs. Figueroa Coffey- Guerra Mrs. Sanchez Guerrero- Meyers Mrs. Shimshock Meza-Rodriguez, C Mrs. Galindo Rodriguez, D- Z Mr. Holguin, LMSW All Students

Visit Your Counselor

You are Important Need Help dealing with?

Stress Cyber-Bullying Conflict Resolution Harassment Career/College Choice

High School Transcript Review your credits 26 credits to graduate

4 credits in all Core classes 2 credits same foreign language 1credit fine arts ½ credit Speech ½ credit Health 1 credit Technology 1 ½ credits P.E. 3 ½ credits Electives

When in doubt, ask your Counselor to verify Some of you may be thinking, ”I don’t remember doing

Health…only in 8th grade.”

Check on Credit Averaging & Loss of Credit

High School Transcript

Graduating Recommended or Distinguished Advantages

GPA/Class Rank Needed for Resume or College/Job/Scholarship Applications

AP & Dual Credit Courses Opportunities in high school to earn college credit Dual Credit students must order and send EPCC transcript (order

at EPCC not at MHS) AP scores must be sent to the Universities (send via on-line)

High School Transcript

Turn in request form for free one to UTEP due Sept. 14th

Must Order “Official” Transcripts Required for Colleges/Scholarships/Military Pick up release form in Counseling Center Sign form if 18 yrs old if not parent signature required Pay $2 per transcript at business office Bring receipt and form with signature to Counselor’s office Transcript Clerk has up to ten days to send it

Life After High School

www.careercruising.com listen to interviews, pros & cons of career,

required schooling, pay Attend College Fairs/Forums/Military

Recruiters Ask questions (can you get in, can you afford

it, etc.) Take your time making decisions Talk to your parents about it

Higher Education

College degree v. high school diploma College degree doubles pay Average Annual Earnings for College

Graduates and Non-Graduates

$109,600 Doctoral Degree$89,400 Master's Degree$62,300 Bachelor's Degree$52,200 Associate's Degree$36,800 High School Graduate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys

SAT/ACT

SAT/ACT testing Test early Oct. or Nov. Major factor for admissions into College & Scholarships Invest time in studying for these tests Register on-line On Free/Reduced lunch? Stop by for fee waiver

must have started on-line process & have picture saved Send the scores directly to the Colleges, we

cannot send them for you!!!

College Applications Select your top schools (UTEP should be done- even if as back-up plan)

Research the schools Deadlines, admissions, cost, majors, parents, pros/cons, etc.

Complete Application Request letters of Recommendation Send Essays and Resume High school transcript SAT/ACT via websites Application fee

All documents must get there on time

Top % Rule

Students in top 10% of 2013 class Eligible for automatic admission to any

public university in Texas UT Austin- 8% Must still meet application deadline with

all required documents

Financial Aid

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Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Obtain a FAFSA pin # for you and parents

Apply Jan. 1st 2013 Awarded First Come First Serve Basis Financial Aid Night starting in January Financial Aid Office’s available to assist you www.fafsa.ed.gov

Gift aid: Grants (to include TEXAS grant, Teach for Texas Grant)

Self-Help Aid: Loans Work-study Programs

Important Reminders Hand-outs always available Visit with your Counselor for help Visit MHS website

Click on Depts. Counseling

Follow MHS Counselors on twitter @MHSseniorInfo

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