MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Senior Interviews Class of 2016

MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Senior Interviews Class of 2016

Counselors n n n n Mr. Shirazi Mrs. Figueroa Mrs. Sanchez Mrs. Priego Mrs. Torres Mrs. Shimshock Mrs. Monsivais A- Cardiel Cardoza- Estorga Estrada-Hernandez, I. Hernandez, J. - Mc Gee Mc. Kinley- Pereza-Sanders Salindo-Z

Visit Your Counselor n n You are Important Need Help dealing with? q q q Stress Cyber-Bullying Conflict Resolution Harassment Career/College Choice

High School Transcript n n Review your credits 26 credits to graduate q q q q n When in doubt, ask your Counselor to verify q n 4 credits in all Core classes 2 credits same foreign language 1 credit fine arts ½ credit Speech ½ credit Health 1 credit Technology 1 ½ credits P. E. 3 ½ credits Electives Some of you may be thinking, ”I don’t remember doing Health…only in 8 th grade. ” Check on Credit Averaging & Loss of Credit

High School Transcript n Graduating Recommended or Distinguished q n GPA/Class Rank q n Advantages Needed for Resume or College/Job/Scholarship Applications AP & Dual Credit Courses q q q 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 n Must Order “Official” Transcripts q q q 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 n q listen to interviews, pros & cons of career, required schooling, pay Attend College Fairs/Forums/Military Recruiters n q q q 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 n q q 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 n SAT/ACT testing q q q 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 n q must have started on-line process & have picture saved Send the scores directly to the Colleges, we cannot send them for you!!!

College Applications n n Select your top schools Research the schools q n Deadlines, admissions, cost, majors, parents, pros/cons, etc. Complete Application q q q n (UTEP should be done- even if as back-up plan) 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 2016 class n q q q Eligible for automatic admission to any public university in Texas UT Austin- 7% Must still meet application deadline with all required documents

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Financial Aid n n n Obtain a FAFSA pin # for you and parents Apply Jan. 1 st 2016 Awarded First Come First Serve Basis Financial Aid Night starting in January Financial Aid Office’s available to assist you www. fafsa. ed. gov q q q Gift aid: Grants (to include TEXAS grant, Teach for Texas Grant) Self-Help Aid: Loans Work-study Programs

Important Reminders n n n Hand-outs always available Visit with your Counselor for help Visit MHS website q Click on Depts. n Counseling Follow us on twitter at: @MHS_Counselors 1 Like us on facebook: Montwood High School Counselors

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