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!

Transcript sample

Graduation Requirements

RECOMMENDED 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

ACT

Test Date

April 14, 2012

June 9, 2012 **at MHS

Deadline

March 9, 2012

May 4, 2012

SAT

Test Date

May 5, 2012

June 2, 2012** at Alvin HS

Deadline

April 6, 2012

May 8, 2012

THEA

April 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~