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MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL . Senior Interviews Class 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 Student s. Visit Your Counselor.
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MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Senior Interviews Class 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 • Pop Quiz
Financial Aid • Pop Quiz Answers
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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