Aledo High School will be sharing the Drug & Alcohol Awareness Guidance lesson to all students October 28th in Advisory.
A preview of the lesson can be found here: https://youtu.be/4Zx6bR05VQg
Bound for Success- College & Career Coach
We are excited to continue our partnership with UTA and the Bound for Success program! The Bound for Success program is a partnership between UTA and Aledo ISD where a dedicated College and Career coach works on our campus 2 days per week. When here, Jayle will be working with students on college applications, financial aid, and so much more. While he does work for UTA, Jayle can partner with you to help you with any college or technical school application to ensure you have the support you need. Jayle has a wealth of knowledge in post-secondary planning and will work in partnership with our Counseling Team to bring another layer of service and support for our AHS students! We are so excited to welcome Jayle to our team!
Students can request to see him by scanning the "Request to see the Counselor" QR codes around the building. Students and parents can also reach out via email. jvongphakdy@aledoisd.org
We are excited to share an introduction to a free financial aid resource called Going Merry. Here’s how Going Merry can assist you this year.
Local and National Scholarships - Get matched to personalized scholarships by filling out your profile. The more complete, the better the matches will be.
Smart Planner - See your academic journey in one place. Track and explore upcoming milestones to stay up-to-date.
FAFSA and CSS Profile Support - Going Merry’s financial aid specialists are just one email away (financialaid@goingmerry.com).
College Cost Comparisons - Learn how to understand your financial aid award letters and compare letters side-by-side to make the best financial decision.
Financial Aid Appeal Letter Generator - Create and submit a formal request for a school to reconsider its decision regarding your financial aid package.
Let Going Merry help you maximize your college aid and see why 2 million+ students use Going Merry! Sign up for your free student account today.
Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons why we recommend Going Merry above other scholarship sites:
Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The Going Merry team periodically reviews every scholarship listing, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
If you, as the parent, want to also sign up just to browse around and recommend specific scholarships to your child, you can sign up for a student account yourself. Here’s what Going Merry recommends in that case: Use your name and email to sign up, but fill out the initial questions and your Profile based on your child--so put their class year, school, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, ethnicity, extracurriculars, etc. This allows you to see a “Matched scholarships” list with scholarships your child is eligible for. Primarily, we recommend parents browse the scholarships list and then note (and pass on) any scholarships they think their children should apply for. So if you see a scholarship your child should apply for, you can send them a link to it by copying the public link, which is a button on the right side. (You can access this “public link” URL without being logged in.) If your child wants to apply, they should create their own Going Merry account linked to their email address. They will also be able to upload documents, copy and paste essays, request recommendation letters, etc. using their account.
Happy applying – and good luck winning, as these students did!
Class of 2025--The time is NOW!
College Applications
If you are applying to a Texas public school, you may use the Apply Texas application that can be found HERE.
Most private schools will use the Common Application which can be found HERE.
If the school you are applying to does not use the Apply Texas or the Common Application for their application process, please visit the college’s admissions page and you will most likely find a link on their website to apply.
To Request Your Transcript
Please log into Major Clarity Account from your Aledo LaunchPad. We have attached a video on how to request a transcript and letter of recommendation HERE.
Please submit your college application before you request a transcript to be sent out on your behalf.
If you are using the Common Application to apply, we have attached a video HERE on how to connect your Common App account to Major Clarity. We have also attached a video HERE on how to invite your teacher to become an evaluator for your Common App.
College and Career Resources
Please visit the Aledo High School College and Career Readiness site HERE for helpful post-secondary information.
Post-Secondary Planning
Check it out HERE!
Major Clarity is a great resource and is also where you will request transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Major Clarity Resources
- Career Exploration
- Post-Secondary Exploration
- Portfolio
- Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation (12th grade only)
- Connecting Your Common Application (12th grade only)
- Common Application Evaluator (12th grade only)
Check out My Texas Future for more college and career planning information! It's a great site that also has direct admissions information for 25+ schools in Texas!
Connect with your AHS/DNG Counseling team!
Follow us on Instagram and X (twitter) and like our Facebook page (Aledo High School Counseling Department) for all things AHS Counseling and even some Bearcat fun! We will share upcoming dates, important information, and show you a look at AHS/DNG through our eyes.
AHS Counselors
Email: AHScounselors@aledoisd.org
Website: https://ahs.aledoisd.org/staff/counselors
Location: 1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo, TX, USA
Phone: 817-441-8711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063129766467&mibextid=2JQ9oc
Twitter: @AledoHSCouns