1. MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Senior Interviews Class of 2013

2. Counselors Mrs. OrozcoA- Coca Mrs. FigueroaCoffey- Guerra Mrs. SanchezGuerrero- Meyers Mrs. ShimshockMeza-Rodriguez, C Mrs. GalindoRodriguez, D- Z Mr. Holguin, LMSWAll Student s

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

4. 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 8 th grade.” Check on Credit Averaging & Loss of Credit

5. 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)

6. High School Transcript Turn in request form for free one to UTEP  due Sept. 14 th 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!!!

10. 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

11. 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

12. Financial Aid Pop Quiz

13. Financial Aid Pop Quiz Answers

14. Financial Aid Obtain a FAFSA pin # for you and parents Apply Jan. 1 st 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

15. 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

16. College Fair Register & Print Barcode www.gotocollegefairs.com www.gotocollegefairs.com