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Class of 2013

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

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Class of 2013

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  1. Class of 2013 “Plan for the future because that’s where you are going to spend the rest of your life.” ~ Mark Twain ~

  2. 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

  3. “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?

  4. 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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  6. 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

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. 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)

  10. 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!!!

  11. OPTIONS… • 4-year University or College • 2-year colleges (technical, junior, or community) • Military (must take the ASVAB)

  12. 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

  13. College Applications • Texas College Application (www.applytexas.org) • Texas Private Universities & out of state schools (www.commonapp.org) • College websites

  14. E-Scholarships USA • www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com • User Name – manvel • Password – manvel Click on the “Download to Excel” link above the table

  15. Recommendation Letters • Give NOTICE (minimum 2 weeks) • Go back and give reminders • Bad planning on YOUR part does not constitute an emergency for recommenders

  16. ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGEDual Credit Program Manvel High School Get a jump on your College Education!

  17. ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program • 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 Steps to getting Started…

  18. ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program *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. Select up to 2 dual credit courses

  19. 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 Freshmen • Conveniently 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

  20. ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program Alvin Community College Dual Credit Orientation YOU MUST ATTEND 1 OF THE 5 AVAILABLE SESSIONS

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. Fee Waivers (if eligible) • Eligible for free or reduced lunch • 2 SAT • 2 ACT • 4 college applications • 1 NCAA Clearinghouse

  24. ACT Test Date April 14, 2012 June 9, 2012 * *at MHS Deadline March 9, 2012 May 4, 2012

  25. SAT Test Date May 5, 2012 June 2, 2012* * at Alvin HS Deadline April 6, 2012 May 8, 2012

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.~Abraham Lincoln~

  30. “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~

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