MASSD College & Career Readiness

Quiero comenzar presentándome. Soy Mario Aguilar Buenrostro, Especialista en Programas -  Preparación Colegial y Profesional en el Departamento de Servicios para Estudiantes Mexicanos Americanos. Los invito a repasar nuestra página, a utilizar nuestros recursos y a consultar mi disponibilidad para agendar una cita usando este enlace. No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta. Mi meta es poder asistir y, juntos, encontrar la mejor manera de apoyo.

Les comparto un poco de mí. Nací en La Manzanilla de la Paz, un pueblo a 2 horas de Guadalajara, Jalisco. Como familia, emigramos al condado de Yakima, en el estado de Washington. Siendo un inmigrante campesino, tras graduarme de la high school, la opresión sistémica que estructuraba mi comunidad me obligó a seguir trabajando en la agricultura. Por lo tanto, en lugar de matricularme en la universidad, continué como trabajador agrícola. Después de dos años de trabajo difícil, me matriculé en un colegio comunitario. Siendo la primera persona de mi familia en acceder a la universidad, la trayectoria ha sido difícil y, en ocasiones, solitaria. Mi trayectoria ha sido larga, con muchas pausas, pero ya estoy a punto de obtener mi Doctorado en el departamento de Estudios México Americanos de la Universidad de Arizona, donde obtuve mi maestría. Mi licenciatura es en Sociología y Justicia Penal.

¡Muchas gracias por su atención y su tiempo!
Saludos cordiales


I want to start by introducing myself. I am Mario Aguilar Buenrostro, a Program Specialist in College and Career Readiness within the Mexican American Students Services Department. I invite you to explore our website, utilize our resources, and check my availability to schedule an appointment using this link. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. My goal is to be of assistance to you and, together, find the best way to support you.

Let me share a little about myself. I was born in La Manzanilla de la Paz, a rural town two hours from Guadalajara, Jalisco. As a family, we (im)migrated to Yakima County, Washington. As an immigrant farmworker, after graduating from high school, the systemic oppression that structured my community forced me to continue working in agriculture. Therefore, instead of enrolling in college, I continued as an agricultural worker. After two years of hard work, I enrolled in a community college. As a first-generation student, my journey has been challenging and at times lonely. My path has been long, with many pauses, but I am now on the verge of earning my PhD in the Department of Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona, where I also earned my master's degree. My bachelor's degree is in Sociology and Criminal Justice.

Thank you very much for your attention and your time!
Saludos cordiales, 

Strategic Focus Three: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS 

Goal 3: Expand collaboration to increase graduation of Mexican American/Latinx students who are prepared for college and the workforce. 

• Objective 1: Enhance monitoring and supports to increase the graduation rate. 

• Objective 2:  Advance promotion of college & career readiness programs districtwide for students and families.  

• Objective 3:  Increase the number of scholarship consultations for high school seniors and their families. 

• Objective 4: Increase supports to ensure Mexican American/Latinx student success in Advanced Learning Experiences (ALE). 

• Objective 5: Increase enrollment in ALE programs at targeted sites through site and district partnerships. 

University of Arizona - Scholarship Universe
Students who have already applied and been accepted to the University of Arizona will have access to Scholarship Universe, which can be used to find and apply to scholarships. 

Pima Community College - Scholarship Universe
Students with a MyPima account will be able to access Scholarship Universe and access and apply to scholarships. 

Arizona State University Scholarship Portal
Students who have applied and been accepted to ASU will have access to find and apply to scholarships through their online portal. 

Scholarships.com - Arizona Scholarships

Scholarships.com - Latino Scholarships

Arizona Community Foundation Scholarships

CollegeScholarships.com - Arizona Scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

High School Recruitment & Transition Coaches
[email protected]
You can reach out to your high school's Transition Coach to get support in applying to Pima and completing the New Student Checkilist!
Briana Felix [email protected]
 Santa Rita HS • Tucson HS • University HS • Rincon HS • Catalina HS
Tyler Vertrees  [email protected]
Palo Verde Magnet HS • Project MORE 
Cathleen Murphy [email protected]
Cholla HS • Sabino HS • Sahuaro HS
Christie Monreal [email protected]
Pueblo HS
Estephania Araiza [email protected]

PCC Resources
Contact PCC Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
Apply to Pima!
PCC Degrees & Certificates
PCC- Paying for College
 

Recruitment Team
Julia Eischeid [email protected], 520-621-3812
Cholla HS , Pueblo HS, Palo Verde HS, Rincon HS, Sabino HS, Sahuaro HS, Santa Rita HS, University HS 

Amanda Quintana [email protected], 520-626-6483
Tucson HS ,Catalina HS 

Jackelyne Ramos Fontes [email protected], 520-621-5101
Innovation Tech HS

UArizona Resources
Apply at the University of Arizona!
UArizona Degree Search
First Year Student Admissions Details
Hispanic Serving Institution
Adalberto & Ana Guerrero Student Center

Recruiter
Becky Grijalva [email protected] , 602-543-1859) 

ASU Resources
Apply at ASU!
Degrees at ASU
Contact Fiancial Aid
First Generation Students
Hispanic Serving Institution

Recruiter
Amy Tellez  [email protected] (928)523-4606

NAU Resources
Apply at NAU!
Degree Catalog
Contact Financial Aid Office
First Generation Students
Hispanic Serving Institution

College Academy for Parents is a FREE college preparation program defined by the belief that informed parents can be the best advocates for their child's success in entering college. The earlier a student and their family begin to prepare and understand the college preparation process, the more likely they will be to successfully enter a four-year university. 

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Each Semester TUSD Mexican American Student Services Department partners with the University of Arizona's office of Early Academic Outreach to provide a thorough college preparatory academy for students and parents. 

Registration will open in July!

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-College and Career readiness for K-12 Mexican American/Latino families

-Learn how Tucson Unified School District can help you and your children succeed at
school, and prepare for college.

-College admissions information for current high school seniors.

-Childcare and translation services available.

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We are committed to improving the academic achievement for all student in our district by providing equal access to our wide-range of Advanced Learning Experiences

We ensure equitable access and success for all students in advanced learning opportunities. Children have the opportunity to become lifelong learners who will thrive in a diverse global community.

To join our experiences, begin by talking to your child's school counselor.

•  
  Advanced Placement Courses (AP)
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
• Dual Credit Process
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• Honors Courses
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB)
• Pueblo College Prep Academy Program
• University High School (UHS)

We fully develop every student’s career and academic potential to ensure a dynamic workforce.

Students in our programs prepare for workforce success and continuous learning, and can earn industry recognized certifications!

• Automotive Technologies
• Business
• Communications
• Construction Technologies
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Engineering
• Health and Bioscience
• Human Services

Programs by Site

CTE Programs Booklet 23-24 (PDF)

Family & Community Engagement
We coordinate opportunities, services, and resources to help students be successful in school. Our programs address the wide-ranging needs of needs of our diverse population.

"ScholarshipsA-Z is a Tucson-based immigrant youth-led organization that works to make higher education accessible to all students regardless of immigration status."

Pima Access and Disability Resources
Individuals with disabilities will find that Pima strives to make all college events and activities accessible to them. The ADR office serves students and the community.

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University of Arizona Disability Resource Center 
DRC ensures disability access for our campus. We work to create a universally designed campus and reduce the need for individual accommodations through proactive collaboration with University partners.

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University of Arizona Disability Cultural Center
One of very few in the nation, UA's disability cultural center (DCC) is a space for students, faculty and staff to explore and celebrate disability identity, culture and community. DCC offers a variety of events and programming that promote an authentic and intersectional perspective on disability.

"Established in 2013, Earn to Learn is the largest and most successful matched-savings scholarship program in the country. It combines student savings with scholarships, financial training, and college success coaching to help low-to moderate-income and under-represented students obtain a college education and graduate workforce-ready with little to no student loan debt"

"Education Forward Arizona advocates for and acts on education improvements that advance the quality of life for all Arizonans."

HSF empowers students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional students, HSF Scholars and Alumni as possible.