Manvel High School Counseling Department Kushana Collier – College & Career Counselor (281)

 There are two high school graduation plans Recommended High School Program (RHSP) Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP)

 4 credits English  4 credits Math  4 credits Science  4 credits Social Studies  2 credits Languages other than English  1 credit Fine Art  1 credit PE  ½ credit Speech  5 ½ credits of Electives Total 26 total credits to graduate

 4 credits English  4 credits - Math  4 credits - Science  4 credits - Social Studies  3 credits - Languages other than English  1 credit - PE  1 credit - Fine Art  ½ credit – Speech  4 ½ credits – Electives 26 Total Credits to graduate

In addition to the credit requirements, four advanced measures must be completed from the following: 1. A score of 3 or above on a College Board Advance Placement Exam. 2. A score on the PSAT test that qualifies the student for recognition as a commended scholar or higher by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Cooperation. 3. College academic courses including those taken for dual credit and advanced technical credit courses with a grade of “B” or higher. 4. Original Research and or project.

All students are required to take and pass 5 STARR End of Course Exams to be eligible for graduation.  English 1  Algebra 1  Biology  English 2  US History

Junior Conferences are going on NOW  Check graduation credits  Sign up for senior year courses  GPA & Rank

Grade Point Average  Cumulative of all courses taken in high school  Calculated on 4.0 and 6.0 scale  Challenging courses receive higher grade points (PAP/AP/DC) Class Rank  Calculated based upon the 6.0 grading scale  A measure of student’s performance in comparison to other students in the class. Colleges consider GPA and class rank in their admissions process.

1. Using your student transcript, locate the semester grades for each class completed. 2. Using the GPA scale in the AISD course guide, locate the grade point assigned for that grade. 3. Add the grade points. 4. Divide by the total number of classes

Grade Point Scale for 4.0 GPA Grade on transcriptGrade Points points points points point 69 – below0 points

CourseGradeGrade Points English 1 PAP926.2 Human Geo. AP856.5 Algebra Biology PAP916.1 Art Spanish Football Total grade points = 38.1 Total number of grades= GPA = CourseGradeGrade Points English 1 PAP924.0 Human Geo. AP853.0 Algebra Biology PAP914.0 Art Spanish Football Total grade points = 24 Total number of grades= GPA =

CourseGradeGrade Points 4.0 Grade Points 6.0 English 1 PAP Algebra Human Geo. AP Biology PAP Spanish Art I Football

Summer School  Register for courses with Counselor in May  Option to take dual credit courses as well  Courses for advancement and recovery have a fee Correspondence  Texas Tech/UT K-12 High School    You pay cost for course and any books  Final exam must be taken here at MHS with a proctor

Credit by Exam (CBE) – no prior instruction  Given in the summer as well as during school year  $25 refundable deposit.  Must score 80% or higher to receive credit Credit Recovery Exam – with prior instruction  Failing grade must have been between to qualify  $25 non-refundable fee  Must score 70% or higher to recover credit. Compass Learning  Online credit recovery program  Students can work from home or in the lab on campus  70% passing will recover credit  Not recommended for student athletes wanting to play sports in college.

A Portfolio contains:  Transcript  Resume  Test Scores  Letters of Recommendation  Essays  NCAA Clearinghouse Info  Shot records This will help you: Be more efficient when completing Scholarships, Clearinghouse & College Applications

 Consider possible career options  Consider the education needed for career choice  Visit the websites of colleges/universities of interest  Arrange college visits (summer)  Participate in extracurricular activities  Enroll in summer internships or enrichment

College Entrance exams are: SAT – apply at ACT – apply at TSI – Texas Success Initiative, placement test for community colleges and needed for placement on the university level as well If you are eligible for free/reduced lunch you will be eligible for fee waivers for the following: SAT, ACT, NCAA Clearinghouse and some college applications It is recommended you take these exams in the spring semester

Quick Admissions Reference *refer to website for thorough details Automatic AdmissionsACTSAT (Rd & Mth)Other Alvin Community Open Enrollment TSI- Texas Success Initiative Assessment Houston Community College Open Enrollment TSI San Jacinto Community Open Enrollment TSI Lamar Top 10%*18 – 24* Individual Review Texas A&M Top 10%*30/ /at least 600 in each Individual Review Texas State Top 10%*20-29* Individual Review Texas Tech Top 10%*25-29* Individual Review University of Houston Top 15%*21-24* Individual Review UT Arlington Top 15%* Individual Review UT Austin Top 7%Ranking UT Dallas Top 15% Michigan State Transcript/Rigor Yale in each sectionTranscript/Rigor *depends on your rank

 Apply Texas for in-state schools -  Common Application for out-of-state schools  If your school is not in either of these networks- you will need to visit school website for instructions on how to obtain application-most likely via their website.  Open Enrollment – Junior colleges, 2 year schools  Holistic Review process – 4 year schools, common with private schools

 NCAA determines students’ eligibility to participate in sports in their first years in a university or college.  NCAA works with Division I and Division II institutions, by reviewing the student athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules.  In the Spring of Junior year, transcript and test scores should be sent to NCAA  NCAA suggest registering the beginning of Sophomore year

Financial Aid:   FAFSA4caster will help you understand your options for paying for college. Provide some basic information and estimate your eligibility for federal student aid. Estimates will be shown in the College Cost Worksheet where you can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education. Go ahead and get started now!  Get Your FSA ID early senior year  An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) at fafsa.gov.fafsa.gov

 Army  Marines  Navy  Air Force  Coast Guard  Hazelwood Act – (Texas Residents) If you are a veteran in good standing that did not use your educational benefits your child is eligible to use benefits.  Each branch offers a variety of educational benefits please contact recruiters for details.

 Transcript (types of courses)  Test scores  Essay  Letters of Recommendation  Honors/Awards  Leadership qualities  Unique Talent/Athletic Talent  Diversity in background/life experience /interest

 4-year plan  College Searches  Portfolio  Interest Inventory  Career Searches  E-Docs (transcript requests)  Surveys (how and what)  Recommendation letters  Transcript requests

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