College & Career News
A WEEKLY UPDATE FROM MRS. MARTINEZ
Hello!
This year, I will be splitting my time between AHS (Mondays & Tuesday) and THS (Thursdays & Fridays) while Wednesdays will be my as need day - being on either campus as needed!
This is a live newsletter, so feel free to come back here as often as you need to see updated information!
Please check out the rest of the newsletter for so much information!
What can you be doing now??
- Apply to a 2 or 4 year college! Use http://www.applytexas.org OR http://www.commonapp.org
- Apply to a trade school! https://www.tstc.edu/
- Request transcripts through SchooLinks. The registrar will be processing transcripts that are requested through SchooLinks. (See below for instructions on how to do this)
- Apply for scholarships! I post lots of scholarships down below so check back often.
- Finalize college plans. Narrow your list, choose a college, find a roommate, living arrangements, orientation, register for the TSI testing if needed.
- Explore career options!
- ASK ME QUESTIONS :)
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS: As you get scholarships (even if you won't be using them) please send a copy to Mrs. Martinez!
TRANSCRIPTS:
OFFICIAL transcripts must be requested in order to make all of your college applications complete. To request an official transcript you can go to SchooLinks - see instructions below.
Have a great day!
Please use this link to find available times to meet with Mrs. Martinez on TEAMS! If you'd rather a phone call please email to let me know!


College Visits at AHS in H1
| Davidson College Visit on Tuesday 10/3/23 Davidson College will be here during 4th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | Houston Community College Visit on Tuesday 10/24/23 HCC will be here during 4th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
Davidson College Visit on Tuesday 10/3/23
LSU Visit on Tuesday 10/24/23 LSU will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | University of Houston at Clear Lake Visit on Tuesday 10/31/23 UHCL will be here during 4th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | University of Texas at Austin Visit on Tuesday 10/31/23 UT will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
LSU Visit on Tuesday 10/24/23
University of Houston at Clear Lake Visit on Tuesday 10/31/23
| Houston Christian University Visit on Tuesday 11/7/23 HCU will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | Houston Community College Visit on Tuesday 2/6/24 HCC will be here during 4th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
Houston Christian University Visit on Tuesday 11/7/23
College Visits at THS in the CCR office (E138)
University of Houston Clear Lake Visit on Thursday 9/28/23 UHCL will be here during 3rd period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | University of Louisiana at Layfayette Visit on Thurs. 9/28/23 University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | Vanderbilt University Visit on Thurs. 10/5/23 Vanderbilt University will be here during 3rd period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
University of Houston Clear Lake Visit on Thursday 9/28/23
University of Louisiana at Layfayette Visit on Thurs. 9/28/23
Texas Christian University Visit on Thurs. 10/5/23 TCU will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | | Houston Christian University Visit on Thursday 10/12/2023 HCU will be here during 6th period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
Texas Christian University Visit on Thurs. 10/5/23
Hofstra University Visit on Thurs. 10/12/23 Hofstra University will be here during 3rd period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. | | Houston Community College Visit on Thurs. 11/9/23 HCC University will be here during 3rd period to share information with our students. Please sign up in SchooLinks if you'd like to attend. Seating is limited. |
Hofstra University Visit on Thurs. 10/12/23



A friendly resource here to help answer questions about FAFSA - FAFSA opens Dec. 1st!
SCHOLARSHIPS
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NCAA - On Demand Video
Information on how to be a NCAA Qualifier
Certificates, Licenses, & Alternate Career Programs
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE For more information visit: https://www.wcjc.edu/Programs/Major-Pathways/ | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE For more information visit: https://www.tstc.edu/ | HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE For more information visit: https://www.hccs.edu/programs/all-programs/ |
WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
Military Branch Recruiter Contact Information
United States Air ForceMATTHEW A. RUSSELL, SSgt, USAF Air Force Recruiter, EA Accessions 12881 Westheimer Rd., Suite B Houston, TX, 77077 Work Cell: (281) 804-8543 | United States ArmySGT DeJesus, Gian Carlos U.S. Army Recruiter Rosenberg Recruiting Station
Cell 📱: (713) 385-3846 Office ☎️: (281) 239-7733 Fax 📠: (281) 239-7799 Email 📪: gian.c.dejesuscaban.mil@army.mil | United States MarinesSergeant Palacio, Tom P. (THS) RSS Rosenberg Cell: 281-202-9898 Office: 281-342-4466 Email: Tom.Palacio@Marines.usmc.mil 28120 Sw Freeway, Ste 502 C
Rosenberg, Tx 77471 Sergeant Martinez, Joseph (AHS) United States Marine Recruiter RS Houston, RSS Westheimer Cell- (832)-334-9534 |
United States Air Force
MATTHEW A. RUSSELL, SSgt, USAF
Air Force Recruiter, EA Accessions
12881 Westheimer Rd., Suite B
Houston, TX, 77077
Work Cell: (281) 804-8543
United States Army
SGT DeJesus, Gian Carlos
U.S. Army Recruiter
Rosenberg Recruiting Station
Cell 📱: (713) 385-3846
Office ☎️: (281) 239-7733
Fax 📠: (281) 239-7799
Email 📪: gian.c.dejesuscaban.mil@army.mil
United States Marines
Sergeant Palacio, Tom P. (THS)
RSS Rosenberg
Cell: 281-202-9898
Office: 281-342-4466
Email: Tom.Palacio@Marines.usmc.mil
28120 Sw Freeway, Ste 502 C
Rosenberg, Tx 77471
Sergeant Martinez, Joseph (AHS)
United States Marine Recruiter
RS Houston, RSS Westheimer
Cell- (832)-334-9534
United States NavyGSE1(SW/AW) Pedro Montes Navy Talent Scout (THS) Cell: (832)586-2058 Email: pedro.e.montes3.mil@us.navy.mil Address: 28120 Southwest Fwy, Suite 502B
Rosenberg, TX 77471 QM1(SW/EXW) Yehoshua Jones Navy Talent Scout (AHS) Cell: 346-510-7029 | Texas Army National Guard | United States Coast GuardMST2 Brandon Nidiffer US Coast Guard Recruiting Office Houston 3111 Woodbridge Dr Apt 160, Houston, TX 77087 |
United States Navy
GSE1(SW/AW)
Pedro Montes
Navy Talent Scout (THS)
Cell: (832)586-2058
Email: pedro.e.montes3.mil@us.navy.mil
Address: 28120 Southwest Fwy, Suite 502B
Rosenberg, TX 77471
QM1(SW/EXW) Yehoshua Jones
Navy Talent Scout (AHS)
Cell: 346-510-7029
Texas Army National Guard
United States Coast Guard
MST2 Brandon Nidiffer
US Coast Guard
Recruiting Office Houston
3111 Woodbridge Dr Apt 160,
Houston, TX 77087
INTERNSHIPS
Upcoming Events






Houston Black College Expo
Saturday, Nov. 18th, 10am-5pm
1 NRG Parkway
Houston, TX
JOIN US! 14th Annual Houston Black College Expo™
November 18th, 2023!
EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students of ALL Ages...Plus...
· Get Accepted on the SPOT, students bring your transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (High School Juniors & Seniors)
· College Transfer Students this is a great opportunity for you to get accepted on the spot! Bring your transcripts from all colleges that you have attended
· Scholarships on the SPOT
Applications fees waivedRegister here: National College Resources Foundation (thecollegeexpo.org)
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Please use this link to find available times to meet with Mrs. Martinez via TEAMS! If you'd rather a phone conference please indicate when you sign up!
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