College & Career Center

To make an appointment WITH OUR College and Career Advisor:

Marlyne Perez

Location: New Mall 343 & 340D

marlyne.perez@austinisd.org

Yearbook Update

Yearbooks are here! This year has been incredibly fun, and according to our vendor, this is the highest number of yearbooks our campus has sold since before COVID. Because of this unexpected demand, we had to place a second shipment, which caused a delay in distribution. Staff yearbooks will be distributed on June 14.

We truly appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked through this process. This was our first year managing orders, and it has been a valuable learning experience. We are grateful for the support from both students and staff as we continue to improve. We have 30 yearbooks left, at $55.00, sold as a first-come, first served.

Students will begin receiving their yearbooks this week:

Seniors will receive theirs during Decision Day May 8th
Grades 9–11 will receive theirs in Advisory on May 6–7

Decision Day is Here!

We are excited to celebrate our seniors at our annual Decision Day on May 8 from 9:05 – 11:00 AM in the Library. This special event honors their hard work and the next steps they are taking after graduation.

Students can look forward to:

Breakfast provided by PTA
Yearbook distribution for seniors
Prizes and giveaways from Advise Texas at University of Texas at Austin
A photo booth to capture the moments with friends
ACC giveaways for students going to ACC.

ACC Registration
Registration for Austin Community College begins Monday, May 11. Seniors are assigned time by credits earned, which means:

The more college credits a senior has, the earlier they can register.
Seniors graduating with an associate degree may begin registering on May 11
New seniors to ACC will begin registering Friday, May 15

Curious about learning more, view important dates here:
https://admissions.austincc.edu/registration/registration-important-dates/

ACC Recruitment will also be on campus to assist seniors. Seniors can find additional guidance in their “Focus on Your Future” course in Blend.

ACC Free Tuition Perk
Because of the ACC Free Tuition pilot, any senior graduating between the Classes of 2024–2028 may attend Austin Community College tuition-free.

ACC is a first-dollar program at the moment, which means ACC covers tuition and fees upfront. Because of this, students can keep any financial aid or scholarships they are awarded. That money can then be used for other college expenses such as transportation, a laptop, or personal costs.

Learn more here:
https://www.austincc.edu/paying-for-college/acc-free-tuition/

College & Career Events

Event	Date	Time	Location	Notes
Yearbooks 9th gr–11th gr	May 6-7	Advisory	Advisory	Distribution during advisory
Decision Day	May 8	9:05 – 11:00 AM	Library	Food by PTA, yearbooks, & prizes.
ACC Registration Opens	May 11	Varies	Online	Based on earned credits
ACC Recruitment Visit	May 12	2:00 – 4:00 PM	College & Career (343)	On-campus support
New Student ACC Registration	May 15	Varies	Online	For first-time ACC students

Student Opportunities:

Movies & Career Chat
Juniors and seniors are invited to bring their lunch to the College & Career Center (CCC) to watch a movie and talk about future goals during lunch.
The Gates Scholarship Application
Now open for seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Eligible students and parents have received a reminder by email.

What is in Naviance?

Naviance is your one-stop platform for college and career planning. You can find:

GPA and class rank
Transcripts
College Rep Visitor Sessions
Field trip announcements
Scholarship opportunities

Opportunities:

Students interested in taking the ASVAB assessment may sign up with the QR code around campus, in their “Focus on Your Future” course or using .

The assessment is open to 10-12 grade students.

9th & 10th grade students interested in Austin Community College courses or completing an associate's degree before graduating HS; qualify to participate by passing two out of three sections of the TSI, the essay, and multiple-choice, to start the program. To qualify, students sign up for the .

What's your next step after high school?

Come and explore your four-year, two-year, vocational program, or military options at the College & Career Center.

Northeast ECHS' mission is to ensure each student is college, career, and life ready upon graduation. Our role is to ensure that all students have a clear path to make that mission a reality. Your college admission process begins on the first day of your freshman year, and the College and Career Center is here to assist you every step of the way.