montwood high school senior interviews class of 2013
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MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Senior InterviewsClass of 2013
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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
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Visit Your Counselor
You are Important Need Help dealing with?
Stress Cyber-Bullying Conflict Resolution Harassment Career/College Choice
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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!!!
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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
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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
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Financial Aid
Pop Quiz
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Financial Aid
Pop Quiz Answers
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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
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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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College Fair
Register & Print Barcode
www.gotocollegefairs.com