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2 Dr. Rees Superintendent Phil Eaton ~ Principal Brandi Hendrix ~ Dean of Academics Robert Morrison ~ Associate Principal Kathy Miller ~ Assistant Principal Tom Duoto ~ Assistant Principal Eddie Lopez ~ Assistant Principal Sherri Hardy ~ Assistant Principal

3 Curt Campbell 10 th 12th A Da Lead Counselor Daniele Jordan - 10 th 12th De - Ke Leah Erickson - 10 th 12th Ki Rh Paulette Kirby - 10 th 12th Ri - Z Mark Strauss - 9 th Grade A L Dana Ellis - 9 th Grade M Z Fran Gore - College & Career Counselor

4 SCHEDULE ~ (white sheet) CHECK SHEET ~ (white sheet) TRANSCRIPT ~ (salmon sheet) Includes Rank & GPA Ranks will be re-run in September Additional Information ~ Useful Websites and TSI Scores - postcard Senior Year Calendar blue sheet Senior Fund Raiser Information Bookmark

5 18 credits Earn the 26 required credits for your graduation program Pass 5 sections of the STAAR All graduation requirements are on Page 5 of the Course Selection Guide

6 Your Transcript Your Check Transcript

7 Your Check Schedule Your Schedule 42

8 Located upstairs next to counseling office Computer work stations available for student use Other information available: College Career Connection career research tools SAT/ACT/THEA/Compass information LSC Montgomery Campus Liaison Scholarships Career resources Military information

9 The information below is contained on the College & Career Center website:

10 Go to Choose Montgomery High School (from the drop down menu under Schools) Click on Counselor s Corner Academic Information College & Career Information

11 New K-12 Resource Guide Get an overview of key College Board programs, resources, conferences and more for K-12 students and parents. Use your SAT username and password

12 University? Community College? Technical School? Military? Workforce?

13 Seniors have TWO college visitation days You must fill out a College Visit Day Request form in the Attendance Office (form must be turned in 48 hours in advance) Must bring verification of visit to college, giving the date of the visit, to the Attendance Clerk on the day you return

14 You must take SAT and/or ACT to be accepted to a 4 year university A.C.T. English, Math, Reading, Science and optional Writing component. The ACT test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work S.A.T. Reasoning Test Critical Reading, Math and Writing. The SAT is the benchmark standardized assessment of the critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills students have developed over time and that they need to be successful in college.. Spring 2015 the writing portion of the test will be dropped S.A.T. Subject Test The more selective & competitive colleges may require a subject test (see college s website for details) FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS CAN GET A FEE WAIVER (come to the College & Career Center)

15 REGISTRATION for COLLEGE WHEN NIGHT Tuesday, October 9, 2014 WHERE 6:30-8:30 pm Lone Star Civic Center 9055 Airport Road (FM 1484), Conroe, TX Over 500 college reps in attendance On-line registration with barcode for getting faster information from colleges and universities

16 Take SAT & ACT *Sept-Nov Apply for Scholarships Take ASVAB Apply for College/ University Specific Scholarships Fill out Apply Texas or College Applications Check on College Level Readiness Complete College Applications MHS PTO is partnering with Princeton Review for ACT and SAT Prep Classes. Become a member of PTO and get all the latest information.

17 Complete the local scholarship packet Apply for FAFSA (PIN # at Review Acceptance Letters Take THEA/ Compass/ Accuplacer (2-year Community Colleges) Apply for FAFSA Deadline for 4-year University Acceptance (MUST respond by this date)

18 Someone who knows you well Give that person 2-weeks advance notice Complete an Information Required for Counselor Recommendation Form (purple sheet) (located online under MHS Counselor s Corner) Due Friday September 12, 2014

19 You must submit an to any college, along with a completed application Complete a purple Transcript Request Form with MHS Registrar located in front office Allow 2 days for processing 3 free copies; each additional copy is $2 Keep a copy for yourself IMPORTANT!! Fill out a Request to have a final transcript sent to the Technical School/College/University that you decide to attend

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21 FOUR YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Apply Texas at One application can be sent to Texas Public Colleges If applying to more than one select private school, complete the Common Application at this can be used for several colleges, but read the fine print concerning essays and supplements TAKE YOUR TIME ON THE APPLICATION

22 On-line Application SAT/ACT Scores (sent directly by the testing institution) Official High School Transcript (6 semester transcript) Application fee (fee waiver available to those on free/reduced lunch) Include any necessary essay(s) or optional resume/letter of recommendations Housing: Fee + Copy of Bacterial Meningitis Shot Record Financial Aid & Scholarship Applications

23 Texas Automatic Admission: This means the student will automatically get acceptance to the Texas public university as long as they meet all deadline dates and application requirements Specific Schools Automatic Admission is dependent on the student s class rank and/or SAT/ACT scores Universities will take a 6 semester rank end of Junior year Depending on deadlines, some universities will take the 7 semester rank after 1 st semester of Senior year

24 Only the top 7% of the class will be automatically accepted to All of the applicants will be considered for individual review

25 Students need to go this is a competition! Have your COMPLETE application to the college or university by the deadline date. No trick-or-treating till your application is complete! Send in all essays required and if nothing is listed, send in at least one essay PROOF READ by at least 3 people List EVERY activity or club you have ever participated in throughout High School

26 What is Individual Review? Applicants who do NOT meet the requirements for Automatic Admission may have their file individually reviewed by a committee of admission officers Additional information may be requested for the review committee, such as: Letter of Recommendation (up to 3) Persuasive statement from the student explaining special circumstances (example: why grades were lower during a certain semester)

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28 OPEN ADMISSION: These colleges/universities accept all students that apply to that school IMPORTANT: All students must still qualify to take college level classes based on TSI test scores. You must complete the Application process and attend an orientation.

29 To successfully enroll in Community Colleges: Complete your application Submit High School Transcript Submit College Level Placement TSI scores Complete FAFSA Meet with a First Time College Academic Advisor at campus or on-line Take a field trip or College Visit Day to the campus

30 You can do all of these steps in the Career Center: Apply on-line to LSC Meet with an LSC College Connections Advisor Meet with LSC Financial Aid Rep

31 This test checks for college readiness for college level Math, English, Writing courses Test can be taken 6 days per week at LSC Test can be retaken for those sections not mastered ACT/SAT scores could be used for the testing requirement

32 TSI Scores Postcard Keep these scores, you can use them for college entrance exams at most Community Colleges, Technical Schools and Workforce Educational Programs Look at your postcard that is in your senior packet, the back of the card has useful websites!

33 TSI Scores Exemptions SAT, ACT, STAAR, TAKS and TSI scores are valid for 5 years if the student has enrolled in an institution of higher education during that time period (does not have to be just LSCS); TAAS scores are valid for 3 years if the student has enrolled in an institution of higher education during that time period (does not have to be just LSCS). SAT 1070 combined with 500 Verbal/Critical Reading 1070 combined with 500 Verbal/Critical Reading 1070 with 500 Math ACT 23 composite with 19 English 23 composite with 19 English 23 composite with 19 Math STAAR English III: Level II: 2000 (Reading) and 2000 (Writing) English III: Level II: 2000 (Reading) and 2000 (Writing) Algebra II: Level II 4000+

34 Applies when you do not score on the college level (meet TSI Requirements) Pay same amount as a regular college class Get college credit (credit does not apply towards degree program) Math/English/Reading

35 AWESOME ONLINE RESOURCE The Official SAT & ACT Online Practice Test MHS after school SAT Test Prep Class is offered in the Fall & Spring; listen for announcements & check MHS website

36 Steps to a career immediately after High School Career/Technical Schools High School Diploma or GED Fill out an application. Contact the Admissions Office Send transcript to the school of your choice. Meet with Trade School counselor for course advising. Call to set up an appointment. Contact Financial Aid Office for possible scholarships and FAFSA information. Your career field may also offer on the job training

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38 Start applying during your Junior year You will need an endorsement from a senator or government official Application process is highly competitive Refer to each Military Academy s website to get specific information on applying to that school ROTC Scholarship deadlines are in December Speak to your local recruiter or College ROTC instructor Read your contract and know how long you have to serve in the military once you graduate from college

39 Steps to take when enrolling in the MILITARY Choose a Branch Take the ASVAB Test Testing date - October 1 st, 2014 Contact your local recruiter Enroll in Selective Service Enlist in the Military Ask your recruiter about Military college Payment Plans

40 What is the A.S.V.A.B. test? Military Career Aptitude Test Offered by the Military & each recruiter will schedule your testing It s FREE! Test will be administered on MHS Campus Wednesday October 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM Helps with Career Direction

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42 Complete Career Interest Survey Career Cruising Do What You Are Lone Star College Research jobs of interest Work in Texas Network with people in career field of interest Employment Services Take the ASVAB for the career interest section

43 GRANTS (need based do not have to repay as long as you maintain a certain G.P.A.) LOANS (six months after your last class date) WORK STUDY PROGRAM (arranged by college job on campus) SCHOLARSHIPS

44 F.A.F.S.A. ~ Financial Aid is a Federal Program FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID ~ Make sure you use the correct website Apply for PIN # in January Apply for FAFSA in February Need 2014 parent/student tax return information FAFSA presentation ~ February ~ 2014, FAFSA Completion workshop with FA experts to assist

45 APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! APPLY! COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER WEBSITE MHS Counselor s Corner INTERNET COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WEBSITE WATCH LOCAL BUSINESSES PARENTS: CHECK THEIR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT PA ANNOUNCEMENTS

46 You must FIRST apply to the college/university THEN you can list that college/university on the FAFSA application!!! Some colleges have a supplemental Financial Aid Form (always follow instructions listed by each institution you have completed an application for)

47 THEY RE AFTER YOUR $MONEY$ Scam Artist Credit Card Companies Lending Institutions Scholarships charging money to apply THIS IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO DISCUSS BUDGETING WITH YOUR PARENTS

48 You will need to complete the necessary NCAA Clearing House forms! $$$ Registration Fee DON T FORGET Fee waiver if you are on free/reduced lunch

49 As soon as you receive a scholarship or college/military acceptance, bring a COPY of the award letter to the College & Career or Counseling Centers. Even if you DO NOT plan to ACCEPT an offered scholarship, let us know about ALL of your offers! MHS wants to recognize YOU at Senior Scholars night in May!

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51 Senior Class Reminder 101 To receive messages via text: To Send You will be asked for your name. Please reply and send You are now set up.

52 Senior Class Fundraiser August 8 th to September 5 th Money goes towards: Senior Awards Prom Senior Breakfast Graduation Other issues Selling Trashbags $15 for a roll of bags Sell 10 rolls sample free Sell 20 rolls - Prom ticket Sell 35 rolls bring a guest

53 School rules still apply to Seniors! Be on time School starts at 7:20 AM Tardies will count! Be at school Graduation is near and you need your credits Listen to announcements Check Senior Home Page Class of 2015 Have a great year!

54 Parking Permits Locations Gold Lot (NGC) Inside the red must be out by 2:50pm. Early Release Band Football Request Purple Lot (Main) Others Must haves: Parking Application in hand signed by student and parent Valid Driver s License Updated insurance $60 Student schedule

55 GRADUATION TAMU Reed Arena

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