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Seniors are allowed one absence each semester for college visits. Students must pick up a form from their attendance clerk for the college to fill out. Try to make a college visit day count! Visit more than one college in a day by mapping it out!
Check out the Senior Summit Padlet for additional help and information.
University
University
One option for students after high school is to attend a university and work towards a Bachelors Degree. Some students will start a two year college and transfer to a four year university while others will go directly into a four year university. Students must apply and be accepted into any two year or four year university. Below are links to some of the most popular four year and two universities for our students. Each of these schools have online applications and deadlines that students must apply by in order to be considered.
trade school
trade school
Trade schools offer various programs for students interested in a skill based job. Most of these programs require a 1-3 year study program and don't require core curriculum courses such as English, math or history. These programs focus on teaching students one major skill that they will do as a career such as electrician, plumber, phlebotomist, etc. These programs all accept financial aid money and must also be applied to by certain deadline.
armed forces
armed forces
The Armed Forces is an excellent option for students as well. Students must take a test called the ASVAB to be considered for military enlistment. The ASVAB is given at Arlington High four times a year and students can sign up here. Below is a list of the contacts for the various branches recruiters that work with our school. Students can reach out and meet with these recruiters outside of school or during the school day. Each branch has certain requirements for enlistment.
Four Year Universities
Four Year Universities
Click the logo to visit the admission websites.
Two Year Universities
Two Year Universities
Click the link to visit the admission websites. Most two year universities offer automatic admissions, you just have to apply!
Trade Schools or Workforce development
Trade Schools or Workforce development
Clink the link to visit the admission websites. Trade schools require an application and accept financial aid.
Provides students with training specific to a job. The training is free if you are accepted and will help you better prepare for your career pathway.
TCC offers apprenticeships in automotive technology, business administration, construction technology, information technology and mechanical technology. These apprenticeships offer hands on training to help you get started in one of these career pathways.
TCC Professional Certifications and Licenses
TCC also offers professional certification programs to help students earn a certificate in a wanted field. The certificates are offered in Automotive Technology, Child Development, Surgical Tech, Anesthesia Tech, and Information Tech
Offers programs in design, media arts, fashion culinary arts.
Offers online and offline programs in business, management, Information services, health science and media arts as well as accounting and game programming.
Offers programs in computer network, medical assisting, medical booking and much more.
Offers programs in automotive, welding, HVAC, collision repair and machinist programs.
Armed Forces
If you are interested in enlisting in the military, you must first take the ASVAB test. This test is offered here at AHS on November 10th, February 2nd and May 18th. To sign up for this test you must register here. The ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses and potential for future success in four domains: verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial.
Our school works directly with recruiters from all branches of the armed forces. Below is the contact information for the recruiters in our area.
US Army Recruiter
Dustin Walker Staff Sergeant
4136 South Cooper
Arlington, TX 76015
2145295699
US Navy Recruiter
James Scroggins ET2, US Navy
2301 N Collins St, Suite 114
Arlington, TX 76011
8175055495
US Air Force Recruiter
Anthony Gaiera SSgt
4138 S Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76015
8178214265
US Marine Corp Recruiter
Donald S Douglas GYSGT
4134 S Cooper St, Suite B
Arlington, TX 76015
donald.douglas@marines.usmc.mil
8174678842
Military Academies:
In order to apply for a military academy, students must be nominated by a state representative. Below are some forms to help explain the process and the deadlines.
US Military Academy West Point
Application-JE-TX06_2023.pdfMeeting Request Form.pdfService Academy Info Handout 2023.pdf
How to apply for college or trade school?
How to apply for college or trade school?
In Texas all public colleges use goapplytexas for college applications. Therefore you only have to do one application and send it to as many Texas public college you would like to!
Many schools outside of Texas use the Common App. This is another online program that asks you to do one application that can be sent to numerous different universities around the country.
The best way to determine what your college/trade school uses to apply, is to go the website and find the link. Although, within common app and apply Texas you can also find out what schools accept those applications.
Many colleges and scholarships will also require students to submit recommendation letters and transcripts. In order to order transcripts you can click the link here. For recommendation letters, please create a resume and give it your counselor, teacher or any other recommender you choose.
Common App and Xello
Common App and Xello
In order for teachers, counselors and APs to submit transcripts and recommendation letters for you to the Common App, you must link your two accounts. Here are the directions as to how to do that.
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