Junior Academic Conference

Class of 2017

Manvel High School CEEB Code: 444463


MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL

Office of Guidance and Counseling

19601 Highway 6

Manvel, TX 77578

(281) 245-2921 FAX (281) 245-2268

November 2015

Dear Class of 2017:

Congratulations on reaching your goals thus far!! You should be PROUD of your accomplishments and look forward to a bright and positive future. You have a lot of work ahead of you.

Senior year is one of the most important years of your life. You need to be fully prepared for the experiences. There are a number of activities you must complete before beginning your senior year. One is meeting with your school counselor to make sure your graduation credits and state testing requirements have all been met. It is your responsibility to keep up with your grades and credits in order to ensure graduation.

These are suggested activities you should complete before August 2016:

  • Discuss postsecondary options with your parents/guardians, teachers, relatives, and friends.
  • Research requirements for each of your options (4-year college, 2-year college, Trade/Vocational school, or Military); Naviance is a great tool!
  • Sign up to take the SAT or ACT at the May or June administration
  • Make appointments to visit colleges. (Two visits can count as excused absences.)
  • Complete NCAA Clearinghouse applications by July 2016
  • Collect admission applications (apply to at least four (4) colleges)
  • Begin to write your college essay (Get help from your English teachers.)
  • Collect financial aid resources (scholarships, grants, and loans)

Take charge of your FUTURE!! The more prepared you are, the less stress and more FUN you will have during your senior year. Good luck and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Alfredia Foster

Lead Counselor

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

Although this junior conference book was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, all information included herein is subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Table of Contents

ADMINISTORATORS/COUNSELORS CONTACT INFORMATION...... 6

STUDENT’S TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION...... 7

NAVIANCE (COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING)...... 8

TOP 10 PERCENT RULE...... 9

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM (SAT OR ACT)...... 10-11

MAY 2017 AP EXAMINATION SCHEDULE...... 11

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS/APPLICATIONS INFORMATION...... 12

SCHOLARSHIPS...... 13

E-SCHOLARSHIPS...... 14

DUAL CREDIT...... 15

GENERAL WEB ADDRESSES...... 16

ADMINSTRATORS

Charlotte LiptackPrincipal281/245-2232

Tina McCorkleAssociate Principal281/245-2313

Lisa AlmendarizA-Con (Asst. Principal)281-245-3666

Davon RuizCoo-Ge (Asst. Principal)281/245-2227

Eric LandgrebeGi-Li (Asst. Principal)281/245-3109

Stephanie GambleLl-O (Asst. Principal)281/245-3433

Rick ScottP-Sh (Asst. Principal)281/245-2266

Garnet FosterSi-Z (Asst. Principal)281/245-3118

COUNSELORS

Alfredia FosterLead Counselor281/245-2921

Valerie HoffpauirA-Con281/245-3108

Enitsha Allen-CooperCoo-Ge281/245-2218

Jamie McRaeH-Mel 281/245-2114

Ashley BurnsLl-O281/245-3021

Joy HeltonM-R 281/245-2875

Amanda WadeS-Z 281/245-2089

Kushana CollierCollege and Career Counselor281/245-2242

Monica SilvasACC Dual Credit Academic Advisor281/245-2928

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STUDENT’S TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

JUNIOR YEAR (2015/2016)

Research colleges and careers (Use Naviance!!)

November-DecemberParent and student attend academic conference with counselor

May - June Take first SAT I (Reasoning) or ACT (include Writing)

June Complete NCAA Clearinghouse by July 1, 2016 (for prospective college student-athletes)

SUMMER BETWEEN 11TH & 12TH GRADE:

SEND FOR APPLICATION- GET ORGANIZED!

GREAT TIME TO COMBINE FAMILY VACATION & COLLEGE VISITS

SENIOR YEAR (2016/2017)FOLLOW DEADLINES!!!

FALLComplete college admission applications. Be sure to submit or mail.

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Attend Senior Parent Night Meeting (Mrs. Collier)

Visit the College and Career Center (Mrs. Collier) for scholarship information on a regular basis

Attend College Night and contact individual colleges/universities

Sept. – Nov.RE-TAKE SAT I (Reasoning) or ACT (with Writing), if necessary

DecemberTake SAT II (depending on major) if required by your college

JanuaryAttend the FAFSA and local scholarship night meeting

FebruaryComplete financial aid form (). Parent/guardian must complete their 2016Federal Income Tax early.

Complete local scholarship applicationsand submit by the deadline

MarchContinue to take advantage of all scholarship opportunities both local and individual colleges

Take the TSI Assessment,if not exempt, in order to attend a public college in Texas

AprilReserve a dorm room at your chosen college.

It is important to keep up with your documents and ask questions.

Naviance is a web based program that can be used from home or school to:

Submit transcript request

Create 4-year plans

Sign up to visit college reps

Sign up for Career Fair choices

College & Career Searches

Plan your future!

YOU will use this to manage your college applications!

The more you use it, the easier it willbecome.

The website address is:

Your username is: Your student ID number

Your Password is: First initial of first name, First initial of last name,

and 4 digit year of birth (I.e. fl1994) or (i.e. FL1994)

TOP 10 PERCENT RULE FOR

AUTOMATICADMISSIONS

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §51.803, a student is eligible for automatic admission to a college or university as an undergraduate student if the applicant earned a grade point average in the top 10 percent of the student's high school graduating class, or the top 7 percent of eligible 2017 summer/fall freshman applicants for admission to the University of Texas at Austin, and the applicant

1)Successfully completed the requirements for the Recommended High School Program (RHSP) of the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP); or

2)Satisfied ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment or earned on the SAT assessment a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 or the equivalent.

In accordance with Title 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), §5.5(e), high school rank for students seeking automatic admission to a general academic teaching institution on the basis of class rank is determined and reported as follows.

1)Class rank shall be based on the end of the 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade, or at high school graduation, whichever is most recent at the application deadline.

2)The top 10 percent of a high school class shall not contain more than 10 percent of the total class size.

3)The student’s rank shall be reported by the applicant’s high school or school district as a specific number out of a specific number total class size.

4)Class rank shall be determined by the school or school district from which the student graduated or is expected to graduate.

An applicant who does not satisfy the course requirements is considered to have satisfied those requirements if the student completed the portion of the RHSP or the DAP that was available to the student but was unable to complete the remainder of the coursework solely because courses were unavailable to the student at the appropriate times in the student’s high school career as a result of circumstances not within the student’s control.

To qualify for automatic admission an applicant must:

1)Submit an application before the deadline established by the college or university to which the student seeks admission; and

2)Provide a high school transcript or diploma that indicates whether the student has satisfied or is on schedule to satisfy the requirements of the RHSP or DAP or the portion of the RHSP or DAP that was available to the student.

Colleges and universities are required to admit an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student if the applicant is the child of a public servant who was killed or sustained a fatal injury in the line of duty and meets the minimum requirements, if any, established by the governing board of the college or university for high school or prior college-level grade point average and performance on standardized tests.

THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM (SAT or ACT)

Students should take the SAT or ACT at the end of their junior year (May or June).

This will ensure the following:

  • a test score available before fall 2015
  • a chance to re-test fall 2015 (if scores are not high enough for the college of choice)
  • Colleges will learn of your interest in them
  • Start to receive information from colleges will assist you in your college search

ACT – American College Testing ()

  • Curriculum-based “achievement” tests in the areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science reasoning
  • Offer assistance with educational and career planning based upon the results of the ACT Interest Inventory
  • Lasts approximately three hours and 45 minutes
  • $52.50(includes Writing)
  • An additional $22 late fee is charged if you register after the regular deadline.

SAT()

  • Test of standard written English, verbal skills, and Mathematics
  • Collects demographic information about you to share with colleges
  • Takes approximately three hours and 45 minutes
  • $51.00(includes Writing)
  • An additional $27 late fee is charged if you register after the regular deadline.

SAT II (

Some colleges require students to take the SAT II Tests (i.e. UT-Austin, Rice). These are subject tests given on specific SAT test dates. Check with the college you plan to attend to verify whether this is required.

Fee waivers are available for eligible students. See Mrs. Bartlett (B100)

Your counselor or teachers can be a good resource in helping you choose the test that will better demonstrate your achievement; talk it over with your parents as well. Remember that an entrance exam score is only ONE piece of information a college considers. Your class rank, grade point average, school/community activities and job (if applicable) will also be factored in.

MHS offers SAT and ACT Prep Classes prior to some exams. Check with Mrs. Jade Stenger, Advanced Academic Specialist, for more details.

2015-2016 Testing Dates

ACT Exam

Test Date / Registration Postmark Deadline
December 12, 2015 / November 6, 2015
February 6, 2016 / January 8, 2016
April 9, 2016 / March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016 / May 6, 2016

Current SAT

Test Date / Registration Postmark Deadline
December 5, 2015 / November 5, 2015
January 23, 2016 * / December 28, 2015

*Last administration of current SAT

New Revised SAT

Test Date / Registration Postmark Deadline
March 5, 2016* / February 5, 2016
May 7, 2016 / April 8, 2016
June 4, 2016 / May 5, 2016

*First administration of new revised SAT

2016 AP EXAM SCHEDULE

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2015 Exam Calendar - Week 1
Morning - 8 a.m. / Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Monday, May 4 / Chemistry
Environmental Science / Psychology
Tuesday, May 5 / Calculus AB | Calculus BC
/ AP Seminar
Wednesday, May 6 / English Literature and Composition / Physics 1 : Algebra-Based
Thursday, May 7 / Computer Science A | Spanish Language and culture
/ Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Friday, May 8 / United States History / Studio Art (portfolios due by 8 pm. EDT)
2015 Exam Calendar - Week 2
Morning - 8 a.m. / Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Monday, May 11 / Biology
Music Theory / Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Tuesday, May 12 / US Government an Politics / Spanish Literature and Culture
Wednesday, May 13 / English Language and Composition / Statistics
Thursday, May 14 / Comparative Governments and Politics
World History / Macroeconomics
Friday,May 15 / Microeconomics | Human Geography

Late testing: May 21-23, 2014

TEXAS COLLEGE APPLICATION

All four-year state universities and colleges are using the common application for Texas. You can go to the web site at . This web site has links to all the Texas public universities. Be sure to go to "Frequently Asked Questions" and you'll find out a tremendous amount of information. The code book that is needed for completing the application is also available on-line.

COMMON APPLICATION FOR TEXAS PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Many private universities in Texas offer this on-line application for admissions. Keep a paper copy of your application. The website is Be sure to link your application to Naviance!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS QUICK GUIDE

Basic requirements for admission:

Complete the application and email to your college or university and keep a copy for your records

Application fee paid

Official transcript sent to university

Required test scores sent to university directly from testing company

All deadlines met appropriately (admissions application/financial aid application/housing)

There are two ways to be admitted to most four-year universities. One is automatic admission to any Texas university because of ranking in the top 10% of your graduating class. The above information must be turned in within the university-specified deadline.

The second way to be admitted is through admissions review. This is how the majority of students are admitted. Students not ranked in the top 10% must complete all the above items as well as submit to the admissions office letters of recommendation from adults (not 18 year old friends and not family members) who know you well, a resume of activities, honors, jobs, etc., and an essay that is written to convince the university that you are a worthy student capable of completing the work in a timely, successful manner leading to completion of your bachelor’s degree. Include in this essay any extenuating circumstances that have caused your grades to be low.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Some colleges and scholarships will require teacher and counselor recommendations. Please give teachers and counselors one to two weeks to write these.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are the most talked about form of financial aid. Parents and students often hear that scholarships are difficult to get and they also hear that “millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed each year”. Both statements may be true. However, unclaimed scholarships are most often those which have very specific eligibility criteria. For example, there is one which has the following eligibility criteria: 1) 3.5 GPA 2) 18 years old 3) going into a medical field 4) involved in volunteer activities 5) relative of a veteran 6) resident of one of the original 13 states. There is also a scholarship which is based on specific academic achievement and dairy goat experience. So, the message is that all scholarships have eligibility criteria. There is not one single form for scholarships, but applications take many forms and designs. Each senior needs to evaluate his/her academic credentials, talents, and school and community involvement in order to determine which scholarships to apply for.

When looking for scholarships, students/parents need to keep in mind:

  1. Colleges award most of the scholarships
  2. Private colleges generally award more scholarships than public colleges.
  3. You will not be considered for specific college scholarships until you have completed the admission process at that college.
  4. Smaller, local scholarships are often easier to obtain than those nation-wide sponsored by large businesses or organizations.
  5. Make sure your application is complete; neatly done; uses correct spelling and grammar; meets all deadlines.
  6. Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements which will be considered by that scholarship committee or organization. If not, you will be wasting time that could be spent on other more appropriate applications.

Most scholarships fall into one of the following categories: Academic, Athletic, Talent, Minority, and Local.

Academic Scholarships - eligibility criteria is usually based on grade point average, class rank, and test scores. In addition scholarship committees often look for involvement in school, community, and volunteer activities.

Athletic Scholarships – Outstanding athletes are often offered large scholarships but there are a limited number of these scholarships and competition is very tough.

Talent Scholarships (music, drama, art, dance, etc.) – In order to receive this type of scholarship, the student needs to be truly outstanding as there is much competition for scholarships of this type.

Minority Scholarships – Many colleges offer minority scholarships in order to attract qualified minority students to their campuses. Interested students should ask the colleges they are considering for information on their minority scholarships as well as take advantage of announced opportunities from the Guidance Office.

Local Scholarships – Local organizations, clubs, and individuals provide numerous scholarships for seniors in our community. The list of possibilities is usually published the end of February and applications are available in the College and CareerCenter. Seniors usually have the month of March to apply for these local scholarships. An Awards Night Program is held in early May to announce recipients.

A list of local scholarships awarded to past senior classes is available in the College and CareerCenter.

APPLY for EVERYTHING!!!!

E-Scholarships USA

User Name – manvel

Password – manvel

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

DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

Congratulations on your decision to get a jump start on your college education.

Your next steps …

_____ 1. Apply to ACC at and click APPLY NOW!

Helpful TIPS:

Have your social security number available.

Have a valid email address (applicants may not use the same email address more than once).

Select Fall/Spring 16wks (Select Summer I if you are beginning in the summer).

Select earn credits to transfer and hit continue.

Do not select a major/degree on the next screen;scroll all the way down and hit continue.

The remainder of the application will require you to enter your personal information. If you are a US citizen, you are not a Permanent Resident and vice versa.

_____ 2. Complete an Early Admissions Contract (EAC) - download form at

and click on Enrollment Information link.

Submit EAC forms directly to your ACC Dual Credit Advisor. A parent or

guardian signature is required.

_____ 3. Take the TSI Exam-$39.00 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) or provide

proof of exemption. See reverse side for exemption and testing information.

_____ 4. Attend Dual Credit Orientation—visit for

more information.

_____ 5. Make payment of tuition to Alvin Community College by published deadline.

Pay on line at Cash payments can be made at the

ACC Business Office only.

_____ 6. Purchase/Rent the required college textbook(s)— students must have required

text by the second class meeting. Textbooks can be purchased or rented through

the ACC College Store

_____ 7. If taking classes on the ACC campus, provide copy of shot records showing proof