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Welcome to the AHS Class of 2014: Graduation and College Planning Guide

Welcome Class of 2014! This guide provides essential information and resources for students to navigate their academic journey through high school and into college. Led by Principal J. Ivey and the AHS administration team, students will learn about graduation requirements, college admissions, financial aid, and career planning. Important dates, testing schedules, and application tips are also included to help ensure a successful transition from high school to higher education. Utilize the resources available to make informed decisions about your future.

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Welcome to the AHS Class of 2014: Graduation and College Planning Guide

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  1. WELCOME CLASS OF 2014

  2. AHS ADMINISTRATION Principal J. Ivey Dean of Accountability & Instruction Dr. C. Kirkland Assistant Principals D. Baker , S. Drummond, T. Sikes Counselors 9-10th Tammy HathcockC114 11thJamie Durham C213 12th Thelma Griffin C210 Registrar Leslie Bell Front office

  3. AHS Counseling Services • Graduation • Career Planning • Financial Aid • College Admission • Testing registration • Scholarship • Forms and documents • Personal & academic guidance

  4. Recommended Plan–adjusted August 09 by House Bill 3 (HB3) for all students – 26 state credits 1.0 credit (not 1.5) of PE is required with no maximum number of credits Health is not required Technology is not required Distinguished Achievement Plan – 26 state credits (see above) plus 4 advanced measures Graduation Plans-4x4

  5. District Graduation Policy! Beginning with the class of 2008, students must completeall requiredcourseworkand passall parts of the TAKS in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. TAKS Test dates: October 21-24

  6. Senior Contracts • 10-day requirement for letters • Financial Aid • Transcript Evaluation • TAKS status • State credits earned • Credits needed • Graduation Plan • GPA and rank • College Application Process • College Choices • Major/Career Choice • Ways to contact you • Websites

  7. Off to college….where to go? what to do? • Apply to 3 – 5 colleges. • Select a “dream” school that may be a stretch. • Select at least one “sure thing”. • Select 2 – 3 schools in between. • A college should fit YOU • academically • personally • socially

  8. College Admission Terms • Early Decision – a binding commitment to attend the college if you are accepted • Early Action/Notification – simply applying early so you will receive acceptance notification early – no commitment to attend • Rolling Admission – apply and usually receive an admission decision within four to six weeks

  9. College Application Process Every college requires: • An application sent electronically or by mail • An official transcript sent by high school Most colleges require: • SAT or ACT scores (sent by testing agency) Many colleges & scholarships require: • Letters of recommendation, essay(s), resume, counselor report

  10. What Influences the Admission Decision? • Top 10% • Class rank/G.P.A. • SAT or ACT scores • Choice of courses • Recommendation letters • Application essay • Extra-curricular activities • Leadership experiences • Special interests/talents • Community involvement • Service to the school • Special circumstances • Interviews • Completion of “optional”

  11. Application Tips • Follow instructions carefully (many applicants do not!)!! • Pay attention to deadlines. Don’t meetthe deadline; beat the deadline! • Don’t be humble! Include and describe all of your accomplishments (no acronyms).

  12. Apply Texas Application • www.ApplyTexas.org • Used by all Texas public four-year colleges and most community colleges • On-line applications can be submitted beginning August 1st www.ApplyTexas.org

  13. Top Ten Percent Bill Students ranking in the top 10% of their class are automatically admitted to any public university in Texas • Exception:2014 UT Austin-Top 7%; 2015 – Top 7% • Complete application requirements by theuniversity’s deadline • Enroll in college no more than two years after graduating from high school

  14. Surprise!!!! Non-Top Ten Percenters Can Get In! • At UT Austin, 87% of Texas residents admitted for Fall 2010 ranked in the top ten percent. • At Texas A&M, 50% of students admitted for Fall 2010 ranked in the top ten percent.

  15. Demonstrate interest in colleges • Visit the university (not just for football games!) Attend an orientation session. • Meet with representatives at school • Contact admissions representatives • Use websites to compare schools

  16. Important Websites • www.collegeboard.com-SAT • www.act.org- ACT • www.thea.nesinc.com- THEA • www.applytexas.org-Texas applications • www.commonapp.org-national applications • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net- athletic scholarships

  17. Show me the Money!Tips on Financial Aid • Apply for your PIN number early: www.pin.ed.gov • Complete the FAFSA (or TASFA) form on-line after January 1st during your senior year • Visit the following websites for more information: • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.collegeforalltexans.com

  18. Types of Financial Aid • Money that does NOT have to be repaid • Scholarships – award based on merit • Senior newsletter Beyond the Buzz • Search the internet • Free scholarship search websites • Beat the deadline • Grant – award based on financial need • Money that DOES have to be repaid • Loan

  19. Texas Grant Program Requirements • High school diploma • Enrollment within 16 months of graduation and 3/4 time • Completion of Recommended or Distinguished Achievement high school curriculum • Financial need determined by FAFSA • Texas resident • No conviction of a felony or crime involving a controlled substance

  20. New TSI AssessmentTexas Success Initiative • Required by all Texas public colleges unless exempt • Exemptions: * TAKS (exit-level): 2200 in math and/or 2200 in English/Language Arts with a writing score of 3-4 * STAAR end of course (EOC): Level 2+ on English III EOC, Level 2+ on Algebra II EOC * SAT: combined score of 1070 with 500 on math and verbal sections *ACT: a composite score of 23 with a 19 on the math and English sections

  21. TSI AssessmentTexas Success Initiative • Offered at TVCC, 1st Monday of most months • $35.00 • Details • Computer based • 3 areas: reading, writing, math • 2 parts • PAA-Pre-Assessment Activity • TSI Assessment • Takes up to 4 hours • Student will receive a score sheet with diagnostic information

  22. Important Notes! • Only 1 final transcript will be sent to the college of your choice after May 1 • AHS cannot release an official transcript to a parent or student. It can be mailed.

  23. AHS Senior 2014 Motto No until Apps are Complete! Trick or Treatat AHS on October 31 if you • Complete a newcollege application • Bring copy of your submittedApplyTexasconfirmation to C210 prior to Friday, October 25 Trick or Treat

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