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MAC Counselor Connection

MacArthur High School Counseling Services

MAC CounselorConnectionMacArthur High School Counseling Services

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? POST-SECONDARY PLANNING: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

¿CUÁLES SON TUS PLANES DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA? ¿CUÁLES SON TUS PLANES DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA?

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a great research tool for job outlook. Click the link below and navigate some of the many occupations.


El Manual de perspectivas laborales es una excelente herramienta de investigación sobre las perspectivas laborales. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación y explore algunas de las muchas ocupaciones.

Home

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations-such as carpenters, teachers, and veterinarians. Revised annually, the latest version contains employment projections for the 2023-33 decade.

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CAREER EXPLORATION: MAC ENDORSEMENT AREAS CAREER EXPLORATION: MAC ENDORSEMENT AREAS

Note: The endorsement pathway aligned certifications are listed in each of the information packets.

BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE CAREERS BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE CAREERS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SELF-EMPLOYMENT)
REAL ESTATE MARKETING
BUSINESS (ADMINISTRATIVE) MANAGEMENT
MARKETING & SALES MANAGEMENT

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CAREERS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CAREERS

CULINARY ARTS
LODGING & RESORT MANAGEMENT

Education and Training Education and Training

Teaching and Training

Human Service Career Human Service Career

Cosmetology

ARTS, AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATION CAREERS ARTS, AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATION CAREERS

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
GRAPHIC DESIGN

MANUFACTURING CAREER MANUFACTURING CAREER

WELDING

ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION CAREERS ARCHITECT AND CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

ENGINEERING CAREER ENGINEERING CAREER

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Career

Automotive and Collision Repair
Diesel and Heavy Equipment

Texas Career Check Texas Career Check

Texas Career Check

Texas Career Check

What you learn in school can directly affect your career opportunities. It is important to consider the courses or training you select based on your long-term career goals. Explore how programs of study connect to specific occupations.

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Fastest Growing Occupations: Projected Percent Change of Employment between 2023-33
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Are you interested in the armed services? Are you interested in the armed services?

March 2 Success
Preparation for ASVAB , ACT, and/or SAT

Every branch of the military sets its own standards for enlisting. Learn about the specific requirements for each, including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

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Conduct combat missions on the ground

Army

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Support other branches in land, sea, and air combat and operations

Marine Corps

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Protect waterways, provide runways for aircraft when at sea

Navy

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Execute military operations in the air

Air Force

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Enforce laws at sea, secure waterways, lead search and rescue missions

Coast Guard

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Organize, train, and equip members to conduct global space operations

Space Force

Are you joining the workforce after high school? Are you joining the workforce after high school?

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Dallas Workforce

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Cornerstone Staffing

Careers at Texas Workforce
Explore by locations, job field, job title, job level, etc.
Get to Know Your Centers

Make an Appointment with MAC School Counselor Make an Appointment with MAC School Counselor

Haga una cita con el consejero escolar Haga una cita con el consejero escolar

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Frank Hammond

fhammond@irvingisd.net

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Twila Williams

twilliams@irvingisd.net

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Stephanie Satcher

ssatcher@irvingisd.net

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Alpha: Lopez-On

Rachel Batchelor

rbatchelor@irvingisd.net

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Carmela Perez Mason

cperez@irvingisd.net

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Stephanie Harris

stharris@irvingisd.net

Lead Counselor: Dual Credit Coordinator

Juan Herrera

jherrera@irvingisd.net

Have you taken the College Entrance Examination? Have you taken the College Entrance Examination?

SAT Test Dates SAT Test Dates

Preparing for the SAT
Click here to access the Khan Academy official site for SAT prep
Request SAT Fee Waiver

ACT Test Dates ACT Test Dates

Preparing for the ACT
Click here to access the preparation booklet. Remember all seniors will be testing in October 2024.
Request ACT Fee Waiver

Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)

Be on the lookout for the Fall TSIA dates at MacArthur High School (November, 2024).

Preparing for the TSIA
Click here to access the collegeboard practice site (an account must be created).

Complete your College Application(s) Complete your College Application(s)

Apply Texas
Note: Complete this application for Texas colleges and universities. Please see your School Counselor for college-specific fee waiver.
Common App
Note: Complete this application for all colleges and universities outside the state of Texas. Your School Counselor will confirm your Common App fee wavier. Please see your School Counselor for college-specific fee waiver.
Common App Tutorial - Introduction Video

Note: Use your personal email when creating the account. The school email is deactivated once you graduate.

College Campus Tours (Virtual Tour)
Net Price Calculator
Your net price is a college’s cost of attendance minus the grants and scholarships you receive.

Need a Transcript? Need a Transcript?

¿Necesita una transcripción? ¿Necesita una transcripción?

Need Financial Aid for College? Need Financial Aid for College?

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Dallas County Promise (last-dollar tuition grant)

The Mac Counseling team met with all seniors to complete the Dallas County Promise Path.

Note: In completing the Promise Path, all information needs to match your government ID card.

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The Dallas County Promise tuition grant is now open and available for seniors at participating high schools. Dallas County Promise is a last-dollar grant that covers tuition, which is the cost of classes, at participating 2-year and 4-year colleges. The program offers dedicated student supports for 2024 graduating seniors with options of all Texas residents.


To become eligible to receive the Promise tuition grant, graduating students need to complete four steps:

  1. Promise Path: Students need to complete the Dallas Promise Path form by February 1st. The Promise form is a 20-minute survey that asks students what they might be interested in when they graduate high school. Completing the survey opens up access to student supports, messaging, and information throughout the school year.

  2. Apply to a Partner School: Students need to apply to and be accepted into a Promise Partner college or university. The deadlines and family income requirements vary per school. By applying to a Promise partner school, students are not required to attend that institution, but if they meet eligibility requirements, they might receive the Promise tuition grant.

  3. Financial Aid Completion: Students must complete the FAFSA or TASFA by specific deadlines. These vary depending on the institution. Additionally when completing FAFSA or TASFA, students must list the Promise partner college or university to receive their financial aid information.

  4. Enroll in a Promise-eligible School: Students must enroll in the Promise partner college or university where they are eligible to receive the Promise tuition grant.


Students are not required to attend a Promise partner college or university, but they must be eligible for and enroll in a Promise partner institution to receive the tuition grant.

You can find more information at DallasCountyPromise.org.

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Aid

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Gather Information Required To Complete the FAFSA® Form
Inviting Contributors
How to Delete the FAFSA
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Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)

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TASFA (PDF)
CSS Profile

CSS Profile

The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.

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Step by Step Guide to the CSS Profile
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Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities

Check out the scholarships posted on Irving ISD website

Counseling/Scholarships (irvingisd.net)

  • Texas OnCourse College and Career Resources


  • Peterson's Find the right schoalrship, grant, or award for you.


  • Get Schooled Scholarships for DACA qualified students


  • Get Schooled Resources to support college and career readiness


  • UNIGO Find over 3.6M Scholarships & Grants


  • Going Merry Find College Scholarships Faster Start applying for scholarships in less than 30 minutes.


  • Scholarships.COM You find Money. Colleges Find You.


  • Niche Search lists of scholarships by choosing a category or get matched to college scholarships you are eligible for.


  • My Undocumented Life The mission at My Undocumented Life is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students, their families, and allies (including educators, counselors, and administrators).


  • Bold.org Scholarships A variety of scholarships with varying deadlines.


  • Fastweb Find a list of college scholarships, grants, internships, college tips and more!


  • College Board Opportunity Scholarships


  • CollegeBoard BigFuture Learn how to afford college with this resource.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING: ISF Recommendation (December 20, 2024) IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING: ISF Recommendation (December 20, 2024)

Scholarships - Irving Schools Foundation

Scholarships - Irving Schools Foundation

The 2024-2025 scholarship cycle will begin in early fall and last several months. Seniors will be given early access via a published Preparation and Study

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Xello Scholarship Guide
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