“Plan for the future because that’s where
you are going to spend the rest of your life.”
~ Mark Twain ~
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Counselors
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Administrators
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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
Ms. Mechelle Wilson, A-Gom
Mr. Eric Landgrebe, Gon-O
Mr. Raymond Root, P-Z
Others
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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?
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Ways to request an official transcript:
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Online – www.alvinisd.net, College & Career Center,
Resources, Forms, & Transcripts
 Complete & submit online
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Registrar’s office (A138)
 Complete the half sheet & submit
Allow at least 5 business days to process.
You must request your own transcripts!
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM
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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
DISTINGUISHED
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
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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
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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)
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Spring 2012 (Junior Year)
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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!!!
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 College applications (pp.35-40)
 Resume Builder, pp. 47-48
 Recommendation letters
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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)
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Spring 2013
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Parents complete 2012 federal income tax
Attend Financial aid meetings (pp. 41-45)
Apply for Financial aid (www.fafsa.org)
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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)
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If YOU complete all paperwork in a TIMELY manner, YOU
will enjoy summer 2013!!!
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4-year University or College
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2-year colleges (technical, junior, or community)
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Military (must take the ASVAB)
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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
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Texas College Application (www.applytexas.org)
Texas Private Universities & out of state schools
(www.commonapp.org)
College websites
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www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
User Name – manvel
Password – manvel
Click on the “Download to Excel” link above the table
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Give NOTICE (minimum 2 weeks)
Go back and give reminders
Bad planning on YOUR part does not constitute an
emergency for recommenders
ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dual Credit Program
Manvel High School
Get a jump on your
College Education!
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
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
*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
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
ACC/MHS Dual Credit Program
YOU MUST ATTEND 1 OF THE 5 AVAILABLE SESSIONS
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Student must complete admission application
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Student must take the SAT or ACT
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Student must submit ALL required documents
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Enroll in college no more than two years after HS
graduation
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SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
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ACT (American College Testing)
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www.collegeboard.org
$49.00
3 hours 45 minutes
www.actstudent.org
$49.50
3 hours 45 minutes (includes writing)
THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
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$39.00
ACC or AISD
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Eligible for free or reduced lunch
2 SAT
2 ACT
4 college applications
1 NCAA Clearinghouse
Test Date
Deadline
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012 *
*at MHS
May 4, 2012
Test Date
Deadline
May 5, 2012
April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012*
* at Alvin HS
May 8, 2012
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
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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.
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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
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Good Work Ethic
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Motivated drive from within that causes you to want to do
good work
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Coming to school regularly and on time
Doing what has been asked
Completing assignments on time
Finishing what you start