CLASS OF 2014

“Plan for the future because that’s where you are going to spend the

rest of your life.”~ Mark Twain ~

AGENDA

Transcripts (academic record) GPA & Rank Graduation requirements Texas Scholar requirements Recommended timeline Dual credit Testing requirements Financial Aid Naviance

TRANSCRIPTS

Ways to request an official transcript: Online – www.alvinisd.net, College & Career

Center, Resources, Forms, & Transcripts Complete & submit online

Transcripts can be sent electronically or by mail.

Transcript sample

GPA & Rank

An updated grade point average (gpa) and rank will be calculated in June after grades have been transcripted.

The gpa will include the first SIX (6) semesters of high school.

Use this gpa & rank to submit to colleges, Fall 2013, to apply for college admission.

Request a transcript this summer to view the most current gpa and rank.

The top 10% students will receive a letter.

Graduation Requirements

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

English 4.0 credits Math 4.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Social Studies 4.0 credits Languages other than

English 2.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Speech 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 Languages other than

English 3.0 credits PE 1.0 credit Fine Arts 1.0 credit Speech 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)

Complete one full credit of math beyond Algebra 2 Obtain the appropriate grade points: 5.0 out of 6.0

(end of junior year GPA; 6 semesters of high school)

Complete 100 hours of community service by the end fall semester of senior year.

Benefit: qualify for possible state financial assistance for college

Graduation Credits/Requirements

Review in individual meetings with student’s counselor.

Students must pass and attend school in order to earn credit.

GRADES and ATTENDANCE are very important.

Spring 2013 (Junior Year) Research colleges & careers Take college tours & visits Take college admission exams

Summer 2013 Athletes – complete NCAA Clearinghouse

by 7/1/2013 to be eligible for athletic recruitment

Get ORGANIZED!!! Use NAVIANCE… College applications Resume Recommendation letters

2013 TIMELINE

2013 TIMELINE…

Fall 2013 (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 2014 Parents complete 2013 federal income tax Attend Financial aid meetings Apply for Financial aid (www.fafsa.gov) Apply for academic scholarships

2013 TIMELINE…

Spring 2014… 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 2014!!!

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) • 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)

• Future exam dates:• 2/16 @ NRJH• 4/6 @ MHS• 4/13 @ 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

Requirement

As of January 1, 2012, all entering college and university students are required to show proof of an initial meningococcal

vaccination or a booster dose during the five-year period before enrolling. They must get the vaccine at least 10 days before the

semester begins. (Chapter 21, Subchapter T, Sections 21.610 through 21.614)

www.CollegeVaccineRequirements.com

OPTIONS…

4-year University or College

2-year colleges (technical, junior, or community)

Military (must take the ASVAB) Offered to seniors in October

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

UT-Austin will automatically accept the top 7%, effective class of 2014

Testing Options

SAT www.collegeboard.org $50.00 3 hours 45 minutes

ACT www.actstudent.org $50.50 3 hours 45 minutes (includes writing)

THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) $39.00 ACC or College/University attending

Fee Waivers (if eligible)

Eligible for free or reduced lunch 2 SAT 2 ACT 4 college applications 1 NCAA Clearinghouse

ACT

Test Date

April 13, 2013

June 8, 2013 **at MHS

Deadline

March 8, 2013

May 3, 2013

SAT

Test Date

May 4, 2013

June 1, 2013** at Alvin HS

Deadline

April 5, 2013

May 2, 2013

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 website

Recommendation Letters

Give NOTICE (minimum 2 weeks) Go back and give reminders Bad planning on YOUR part does not

constitute an emergency for recommenders

E-Scholarships USA

www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com User Name – manvel Password – manvel

Click on the “Download to Excel” link above the table

Financial Aid

FAFSA – federal PELL grant www.fafsa.ed.gov

State Aid priority deadline – March 15 After March 15, first come first served

Student loans (last resort) B-On-Time Loan Program (www.HHLoans.com) Many different loans available

The amount of aid given is at the discretion of the college based on availability of funds.

NAVIANCE

A web-based program that can be used at home or school to: Create 4-year plans Sign up to visit colleges Sign up for Career Fair College & Career searches Manage your college choices

http://connection.naviance.com/manvel Username: student ID Password: INITIALS for first & last name, 4

digit year of birth (FL1994)

27th Annual Career & Education Day

Date: February 9, 2013 Time: 8:00 – 3:00 George R. Brown Convention Center www.hispanic-forum.org

Free admission Educational workshops Explore career paths Obtain financial aid information Apply for college admission Bilingual representatives

College Transition

One semester state elective (0.5 credit) 11-12 graders Designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills

and abilities necessary to be active and successful learners in both high school and in college.

Students examine numerous research-based learning strategies that are proven to lead to academic success such as goal-setting, effective time management, handling stress, note-taking, active reading, test-taking strategies and conducting research.

This course provides the means and training for students to research financial scholarships and grant opportunities, complete applications and explore technical schools, colleges and universities.

Remember…

The student is RESPONSIBLE for completing all required paperwork.

The student is RESPONSIBLE for submitting documents according to set DEADLINES.

Arrange college tours now Meet with college admission staff DEADLINES are non-negotiable. ATTEND the senior meetings to be held

during senior year.

APPOINTMENTS

Sign up to meet with your student’s counselor