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CLASS OF 2013“Plan for the future because that’s where you are going to spend the
rest of your life.”~ Mark Twain ~
Introductions Counselors
Ms. Brenell Young, A-Gom Ms. Enitsha Allen-Cooper, Gon-O Ms. Joy Helton, P-Z Ms. Arlene Hernandez, College & Career Ms. Akilah Martin, Alvin Community College Ms. Ashlei Huggins, Clerk
Administrators Ms. Mechelle Wilson, A-Gom Mr. Eric Landgrebe, Gon-O Mr. Raymond Root, P-Z
Others Ms. Monica Meza, Registrar Ms. Deborah Shuler, Asst. Registrar
“Plan for the future because that’s where you are going to spend the rest
of your life.”~ Mark Twain ~
Are you ready to plan YOUR future?
TRANSCRIPTS Ways to request an official transcript:
Online – www.alvinisd.net, College & Career Center, Resources, Forms, & Transcripts Complete & submit online
Registrar’s office (A138) Complete the half sheet & submit
Allow at least 5 business days to process.
You must request your own transcripts!
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Graduation RequirementsRECOMMENDED PROGRAM
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Language other than
English 2.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Comm App 0.5 credit Electives 5.5 credits TOTAL: 26.0 credits
English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Language other than English
3.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Comm App 0.5 credit Electives 4.5 credits 4 advanced measures TOTAL: 26.0 credits
Texas Scholar Program Recommended or DAP plan Complete at least 2 courses eligible for
college credit (AP, dual credit, or certain articulated CTE courses)
Chemistry 1.0 credit Physics 1.0 credit 1.0 credit of Precalculus OR Statistics OR College
Algebra
Benefit: qualify for possible state financial assistance in college (if eligible)
2012- 2013 TIMELINE (p. 7) Spring 2012 (Junior Year)
Research colleges & careers (3-5 schools) Take college tours & visits (p. 34) Take college admission exams (SAT I or ACT, p. 15) Create portfolio Subscribe to the newsletter
Summer 2012 Athletes – complete NCAA Clearinghouse by 7/1/2012 to
be eligible for athletic recruitment Get ORGANIZED!!!
College applications (pp.35-40) Resume Builder, pp. 47-48 Recommendation letters
2012 -2013 TIMELINE… Fall 2012 (senior year)
Complete and mail/submit admission applications by the appropriate DEADLINE
Attend the AISD College Night, if not sure of college(s)
Contact local college representatives Re-take the SAT I or ACT (if necessary to raise
score) Spring 2013
Parents complete 2012 federal income tax Attend Financial aid meetings (pp. 41-45) Apply for Financial aid (www.fafsa.org)
2012-2013 TIMELINE… Spring 2013…
Attend local scholarship meeting Apply for local scholarships Apply for academic/college scholarships Take the THEA (if required for Texas colleges) Reserve a dorm room and place a deposit (if
required)
If YOU complete all paperwork in a TIMELY manner, YOU will enjoy summer 2013!!!
OPTIONS… 4-year University or College
2-year colleges (technical, junior, or community)
Military (must take the ASVAB)
Common Errors on college applications
Applicant FAILED to meet deadline SAT or ACT not sent directly from the
testing agency Official transcripts not sent within
deadline Questions on the application are left
blank Failure to hit “submit” after completion
College Applications Texas College Application
(www.applytexas.org)
Texas Private Universities & out of state schools (www.commonapp.org)
College websites
E-Scholarships USA www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com User Name – manvel Password – manvel
Click on the “Download to Excel” link above the table
Recommendation Letters Give NOTICE (minimum 2 weeks) Go back and give reminders Bad planning on YOUR part does not
constitute an emergency for recommenders
ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGEDual Credit Program
Manvel High School Get a jump on your College Education!
Steps to getting Started…• Course selection (no more than 2 classes)
• Complete ACC Online Application/Early Admission Contract/Shot Records
• Testing (THEA/COMPASS) • DEADLINE: MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
• Attend Dual Credit Orientation
• Pay for courses and purchase books• DC Courses are $25 per credit hour; approximately $75 per
course
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
Select up to 2 dual credit courses
*Dual Credit courses will have DC next to them.
*Students may select up to 2 dual credit courses per semester.
*Additional courses per semester require a 3.0 ACC GPA or 85+High School GPA.
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
About the Exam…
• Paper & Pencil Exam; approximately 10 days for scores to return
• 3 sections: Math (230); Reading (230); Writing (220)
• 5hrs to complete in any order (Suggested order: Reading/Writing/Math)
• $39.00 ($10.00 to register and $29.00 day of exam)
• Will be offered 2 times in Spring for entering FreshmenConveniently at Manvel High School….
*Saturday, April 14, 2012 (MHS)*Saturday, April 21, 2012 (AHS)
COMPASS*On Computer
*Scores back immediately
*only offered at ACC
*$39.00
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
Alvin Community CollegeDual Credit Orientation
YOU MUST ATTEND 1 OF THE 5 AVAILABLE SESSIONS
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
Top 10 Percent rule for automatic admission (Texas colleges only)
Student must complete admission application
Student must take the SAT or ACT
Student must submit ALL required documents
Enroll in college no more than two years after HS graduation
Tests Required SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
www.collegeboard.org $49.00 3 hours 45 minutes
ACT (American College Testing) www.actstudent.org $49.50 3 hours 45 minutes (includes writing)
THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) $39.00 ACC or AISD
Fee Waivers (if eligible)
Eligible for free or reduced lunch 2 SAT 2 ACT 4 college applications 1 NCAA Clearinghouse
ACTTest Date
April 14, 2012
June 9, 2012 **at MHS
Deadline
March 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
SATTest Date
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012** at Alvin HS
Deadline
April 6, 2012
May 8, 2012
THEAApril 14, 2012 @ Manvel HS
April 21, 2012 @ Alvin HS
Registration: $10 cash to register$29.00 money order (day of test)
See Ms. Huggins in A102
YOUR FUTURE YOU are RESPONSIBLE for completing all
required paperwork. YOU are RESPONSIBLE for submitting
documents according to set DEADLINES. Abide by DEADLINES or you will miss out.
Components of Success… Caring
Caring about the work you output Caring about putting in effort Caring about your future by doing the work now Caring means RESPECT for adults who choose to
care about your future
Good Work Ethic Motivated drive from within that causes you to
want to do good work Coming to school regularly and on time Doing what has been asked Completing assignments on time Finishing what you start
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to
succeed is more important than any other.
~Abraham Lincoln~
“Focus on ‘get to’ vs. ‘have to’.” Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.”
~Jon Gordon~