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MONTWOOD HIGH
SCHOOL
Senior Interviews
Class of 2016
Counselors
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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
McKinley- Perez
Pereza-Sanders
Salindo-Z
Visit Your Counselor
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You are Important
Need Help dealing with?
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Stress
Cyber-Bullying
Conflict Resolution
Harassment
Career/College Choice
High School Transcript
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Review your credits
26 credits to graduate
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When in doubt, ask your Counselor to verify
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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
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
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Graduating Recommended or Distinguished
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GPA/Class Rank
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Advantages
Needed for Resume or College/Job/Scholarship Applications
AP & Dual Credit Courses
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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
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Must Order “Official” Transcripts
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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
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listen to interviews, pros & cons of career,
required schooling, pay
Attend College Fairs/Forums/Military
Recruiters
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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
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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
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SAT/ACT testing
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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
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must have started on-line process & have picture saved
Send the scores directly to the Colleges, we
cannot send them for you!!!
College Applications
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Select your top schools
Research the schools
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Deadlines, admissions, cost, majors, parents, pros/cons, etc.
Complete Application
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(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
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Eligible for automatic admission to any
public university in Texas
UT Austin- 7%
Must still meet application deadline with
all required documents
Financial Aid
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Pop Quiz
Financial Aid
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Pop Quiz Answers
Financial Aid
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Obtain a FAFSA pin # for you and parents
Apply Jan. 1st 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
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Gift aid: Grants (to include TEXAS grant, Teach
for Texas Grant)
Self-Help Aid: Loans
Work-study Programs
Important Reminders
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Hand-outs always available
Visit with your Counselor for help
Visit MHS website
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Click on Depts.
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Counseling
Follow us on twitter at:
@MHS_Counselors1
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High School Counselors
College Fair-October 26, 2015
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