This page contains special information for Seniors! SENIOR SPECIAL!!!! Mancos High School Code is 060-965. College Application Process: Electronic/Online Application – This is the preferred method for applying to colleges and universities. It is quicker and easier for you, and in many cases, college responses have been quicker. When you apply online, the college typically requires the student to print off a form you submit to your counselor requesting that your high school transcript, school profile, and/or counselor recommendation (if required) be sent. Follow these steps: (1) Obtain a College Application Checklist through the colleges you are interested in. (2) Complete the application online following all directions. Be sure to include signatures. (3) Send application fee online via charge card or mail a check or money order to the college. (4) Include/attach any additional information you feel would enhance your application (a resume, letter of special circumstances, etc.). Be sure to complete the personal statement for all schools that require a statement. (5) Make sure you have requested official test scores be sent directly from the testing company, either ACT or SAT, to the colleges you are applying. Mancos High cannot send official test scores. (6) Print out the counselor page or secondary school report (required by private colleges and universities). Give this to your school counselor, along with a stamped, addressed envelope for each application. In addition, please consider the following: (a) If a counselor recommendation is required, I may ask to include a sheet of your goals and accomplishments so that I can highlight your successes! (b) If your application requires teacher recommendations, put these teacher recommendation forms in stamped, addressed envelopes and give them to the teachers you are asking to provide recommendations. (September is not too early.) (c) The “Mid Year Report” (required by private colleges and universities) can be given to your counselor at any time – the earlier the better. Your name should be filled in, and you should include stamped, addressed envelopes. (d) If you are applying for early decision or early admission, include a note to your school counselor indicating deadlines. Early Decision Candidates: Because these applications are due between October 15 and December 1, start your application process soon! Processing of Applications: Counselors will complete the counselor recommendation form(s). The front office attaches your transcript and a school profile, logs the applications, and sends them to the admissions offices. Reminder: It is your responsibility to furnish stamped, addressed envelopes. Place 2 stamps on regular 9x4 business-size envelopes, and 3 stamps on larger envelopes. Do NOT put your return address on the envelopes. We will stamp them with the return address for MHS.
ALL COUNSELOR SECTIONS OF APPLICATIONS MUST GO THROUGH THE COUNSELING OFFICE SO AN "OFFICIAL" TRANSCRIPT (including school seal) CAN BE INCLUDED. Suggested Timeline for Submitting College Applications Beginning in October through November – Submit private and out-of-state college applications December 1 – All applications are due in the Counseling Office to meet January 1 deadlines for private schools, and if you wish your application to go out before Winter Break. No applications will be processed during Winter Break. NCAA: All potential athletes are reminded to complete the NCAA Clearinghouse Initial Eligibility Student Release Form no later than the fall of their senior year if you plan to participate in Division I or II sports. Go online for this: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. NCAA Telephone: 877-262-1492
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONIf you are interested in/considering
applying for financial aid and/or scholarships, please be sure to pick up a
copy of the FAFSA Guide to financial aid in the counseling office and
frequently review scholarship opportunities through the Counseling Connection
website. An
overview of financial aid and scholarships will be presented in early January
(Date TBA). However, please contact me
if you have questions that arise before then. There are many different sources of financial aid, including federal grants or loans, loans from private lending organizations, state scholarships and grants, and other scholarships. Seniors (and their parents) seeking financial aid and/or scholarships should make sure to attend the financial aid meetings, regularly review the “Scholarship Website” which is updated through out the year, pick up a copy of the FAFSA guide to financial aid , and check into the other scholarship resources available in the Counseling Office. The FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA requires that the application be completed online. Scholarships: Search local, state and national scholarship opportunities on the Counselor Connection website located through the district homepage
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER September September 23rd: College Fair @ Cortez High School. Depart MHS at 8:30 a.m. September 23rd: College Fair in the evening in Durango. 6-7:30 pm. Great for parents! October ASVAB Career Exploration Test. The ASVAB Career Test is for Juniors. No Fee. Juniors strongly encouraged to take the test! The program is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work. More information at http://www.asvabprogram.com October 13th: PSAT Test. This standardized test is typically taken your junior year (although sophomores may also elect to take the test). This is an SAT test preparation exam. The test fee is $13.00. Please submit the fee to sign up by October 1st. PLAN Test. For sophomores: standardized test to help student prepare for the ACT. No Fee. You are not required to register for this test, as your school counselor will be doing this for you. The test will be administered on-campus. January February 5th, 2009 5:30PM in the HS Library: Scholarship and Financial Aid night. Open to any parents and students that want to learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. MANY MORE EVENTS WILL BE ON THE CALENDAR SO PLEASE SEE COUNSELOR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UPDATES |