Hours:  
7:00AM-3:00PM   Mon-Fri   
Lunch:  Noon-1:00PM
(except on Fridays)

CAREER CENTER BULLETINS    
(Education and Job Opportunities)

Taking an AP Exam?-Please Read! All testing will be done at the Edmonds School District offices, 20420-68th Ave West, Lynnwood, except for Friday, May 9th which will be done in the MTHS library.  Field Trip forms should be returned no later than April 30th to your teacher.

AP Test Dates:

No cell phones or food allowed during exam (snack allowed during 10 minute break). Bring 2 pencils and 2 pens, valid photo I.D., and up to two calculators for Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics.  Also bring a ruler for the Physics exam. Students must provide their own transportation to/from the testing site. Call 425 431-5590 for further information.

Career Center Hours will be limited during the test:
Mon, May 5-     Open 1-3PM
Tues., May 6-   Open 7:15-10AM
Wed., May 7-   Open 1-3PM
Thurs., May 8-  Open 1-3PM
Fri., May 9-       Closed
Mon., May 12-  Open 1-3PM
Tues., May 13- Open 7:15-10AM
Wed., May 14- Open 1-3PM

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Seniors-Looking for a Job? Please sign up for the Edmonds School District Career Fair at Edmonds Community College on Tuesday, May 6th.  Field Trip forms are available in the library.

SENIORS-Are you attending the University of Washington next year? Consider fraternities and sororities for a housing alternative. Register now for "RUSH" or Greek System Recruitment. Fraternities and Sororities would like to meet you!  Register online at www.uwpanhellenic.com for Sorority RUSH  or www.uwgreeks.com/ife for Fraternity RUSH. We also have scholarships for three UW fraternities.
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Congratulations to our MTHS Scholarship Winners! 
Matt Beeninga-Washington Scholar 
Ben Walters-DAR and Fleet Reserve Association 
Tim Schultz and Josh Gunderson-Mt. Lake Terrace Police Association 
Jennifer Chu and Caitlin Hovick-Lynnwood Rotary Scholarship
Megan Runkel-SSA Marine Scholarship
Kayla Rash-Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Jordan Wall- Chick Evans Caddie Scholarhip
Colin Diltz - PUD Photography Award
Brett Somers-WAVE Award

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?? 
Check Weekly on the MTHS Web Site (http://edmonds.wednet.edu/mths) Click on "Scholarship Info" for the latest scholarships!  You can also check out the following free search- www.fastweb.com.   There are 4 types of scholarships available: 

                                                                    1) National 
                                                                    2) Specific College 
                                                                    3) Local Organization 
                                                                    4) MTHS  scholarships. 

Scholarships Featured this week: 

>Gene Juarez Academy Scholarship/Due May 5, 2008
>Miss Washington USA Pageant: Application due by May 15, 2008
>Senior Soccer Players: WSYSA District 1 player are eligible to apply for a $1000.00 Scholarship
                                     Due May 15, 2008

Please remember- Scholarships are for all students who are planning to attend any type of post-secondary institution, whether it is a technical school, community college, or four year university. Students should visit the Career Center regularly to get a complete list of opportunities and to start applying!
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JUNIORS- Have you planned to take the SAT or ACT?
SAT Info?    Go to www.collegeboard.com to register.   
The date is June 7th, 2008.               
ACT Info?   Go to www.actstudent.org to register. 
The date is June 14, 2008.
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  Test Preparation Course at a reasonable cost:
  Go to www.educationaccessnetwork.org or see Ms. Roberts for more information.
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What is WOIS?  Washington Occupation Information System/Logon www.wois.org
Call for Site Key.

• Edmonds School District Job Fair: Tuesday, May 6, 2008/Get a field trip permission form in the library.
• Construction Carnival, May 7, 2008/Sno-Isle Skill Center
• College Information Session-Duke,Georgetown,Harvard,Penn,Stanford
    May 21, 2008-7:30PM at Hilton Bellevue OR Thursday, May 22-7:30PM at the Seattle Airport   Marriott

• Summer Opportunities:   

GOLFERS- Seattle Golf Club is looking for you!  SGC is currently seeking young golfers to work as caddies during the 2008 golf season.  Must be at least 14 years of age, hard-working, and cooperative as well as understanding the game of golf.  You must also have the physical stamina to carry a golf bag for 18 holes. Contact Art Lagreid/Asst. Pro at 206 363-8811 to apply. If you caddie for two years, may qualify for the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship. 

Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation- Summer Youth Program/Develop leadership and communication skills. Meet Asian American role models and leaders; discover Asian community resources; build friendships with Asian youths from other areas of Puget Sound; great field trip, speakers. Free and includes ethnic lunches every day for 3 weeks.  Earn $100-$500.00 in scholarships.  June 30-July 18, 2008/Chinatown Community Center.  Get an application in the Career Center.

Evergreen Boys and Girls State-Are you interested in Leadership and Americanism?
Spend a week at Central Washington University attending Evergreen Boys or Girls state, sponsored by the American Legion in June.  Get an application in the Career Center ASAP!

WSU’s Cougar Quest Summer Academic Camp is open to grades 7-12. Students are exposed to a variety of academic subjects through numerous workshops they attend throughout the week-long program. More information is available at http://www.cougarquest.wsu.edu

Washington Business Week is an organization offering week-long high school camps at various Washington state college campuses throughout the summer. Recently WBW has expanded its programs to offer Healthcare Week, Finance and Accounting Week, and Construction Week. Program dates and additional details can be found at www.wbw.org. A representative from WBW is visiting MTHS on May 28th.

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• TECH PREP DEADLINE for Spring Semester
  http://techprep.edcc.edu
  Register online and pay the $25 fee by these due dates to earn college credit in Tech Prep eligible classes at your high school:
  
  • June 11 - 1 year class or second semester classes
  Check the Web site above for a list of classes you can take at your school. Questions? Call (425) 640-1398 or email techprep@edcc.edu or  www.netechprep.org depending on the course articulation.

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Armed Forces Visits to MTHS:
Marines-2nd Tuesday***Navy-3rd Tuesday***Army-4th Thursday

Need College Information/Resources?  Go to www.CollegeBasics.com  or CollegeAnswer@mail.salliemae.com:  An excellent source for college application help!!!

• SAT I and SAT II  
  The College Board online testing information, including future test dates and registration information.
  
• ACT
  Everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT, including future test dates and registration information.
  
• PSAT
  The College Board online testing information and more. A must for Juniors and a good idea for sophomores. Learn more about this test and eligibility for the National Merit Competition. Sign-ups every fall in the Career Center.

DURING HIGH SCHOOL

• EDMONDS CAREER CONNECTIONS-Your online job information source!
  
• RUNNING START-see your counselor about taking college classes at local community colleges.
  
• TECH PREP - TechPrep is a college bound program that allows students to earn both high school and college credit for qualifying courses taken on the high school campus.  Students can prepare for college and career goals at the same time they fulfill high school graduation requirements.  College credits are free to TechPrep students!  
  
• WOIS - Grade Level Planning: A portfolio will be created by each student and each year they will complete several  Graduation Performance Tasks within the WOIS system. They will also store their "Best Works" within the portfolio.  

POST-HIGH SCHOOL

• COLLEGE VISITS - See Activities Calendar
  Recruiter Guidelines
• WASHINGTON UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND MORE.
  
  • US Military
    
  • Public 4-Year Colleges
    
  • Private 4-Year Colleges
    
  • Community Colleges
    
  • Public Technical Colleges
    
  • Private Technical Colleges
    
  • College-Related Links
    
• FINANCIAL AID

CAREER CENTER RESOURCES

COMPUTERS

Computer software for career, college and internet research.
Computers available for internet research

BOOKS/VIDEOS

Current College/Career Related Publications: This is a short list of books available
(Books are for reference - should remain in the Career Center)
College Board- The Real SAT's 2005
Master the ACT- 2005
ACT Assessment - 2005
PSAT Success - 2005
Best College Admission Essays
The Higher Education Books
Occupational Handbooks
Petersons Handbook for: 4 year and 2 year colleges 2004
College Board Handbook for : 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges,
 index of majors, college cost and financial aid 2007
A variety of Career, College, and Informational Videos - available for check-out

JOB SEARCH

Help with interviewing skills
Research ways to write a winning resume and cover letter

REGISTRATION FOR:

Voters
Selective Service

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES OF THE CAREER CENTER

• SHARED STUDENTS APPLICATIONS: Student leaves our campus to take a
  vocational class at one of the other high schools. Some of the classes:
  Fire Service taken at a Fire Station, Health Care, Automotive Technology
  just to name a few. Bus is provided.
  
• SNO-ISLE APPLICATIONS: Vocational hands-on classes. Must sign up and
  interview at Sno-Isle. Applications in the Career Center. Bus is provided.
  
• HIGH TECH DISTANCE LEARNING: Visual Basic, 3D animation, Intro to Java
  script, Intro to C#Sharp- all on line classes. See Mrs. Roberts for an application.
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• COLLEGE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE RECRUITING PROCESS- http://www.athleticaid.com
  
• CAREERS RESEARCH
• TEST COORDINATOR FOR PSAT AND AP
• TECH PREP LIAISON/HIGH TECH LEARNING CENTER LIAISON
• OFF CAMPUS INSTRUCTION CREDIT
• SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
• WORK PERMITS SIGNED
• VARIANCE FORMS SIGNED
• PASSPORT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
• PROVIDES APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION - EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
• PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AND CREDIT
• PROVIDES SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOLS - (CAREER INTEREST SURVEYS AND PERSONALITY PROFILES)
• PROVIDES SPEAKERS, MILITARY RECRUITERS, UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES
• OFFERS CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS TO COUNSELORS AND STAFF

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