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SENIOR NEWSLETTER 9/3

Posted Date: 9/03/25 (1:42 PM)
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SENIOR NEWSLETTER

LATEST SENIOR INFORMATION

 

Hello Class of 2026!

This newsletter is full of information so take your time to read through it!
 

WEEKLY CAREER TALKS

Hey Students! Momentum Education is hosting an event on September 3rd at 4:30pm CT on Zoom. If you are interested in learning more about the changing landscape of immigration law and the rights that you have, please consider signing up here! If you attend, you have the chance to win one of two $25 gift cards that will be raffled! Thanks!
 

COMING UP!!!!

Come to the Mini College Fair Friday, September 5th during lunches! The schools coming are:
UH Downtown
UH Clear Lake
Lamar University
Texas A&M Texarkana
Marines
Navy
US Army
Texas Southern University
Houston Christian University
San Jac Programs:
Maritime Transportation
Aviation & Aerospace
Eye Care Technology
Surgical Technology
Respiratory Care
Child Development & Education
Industrial Technology
Medical Imaging Technology
Theater & Film
Continuing Education
 

SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT



Come with your parents to discuss college and university admissions, financial aid, and anything else you may need to know!
 

SAT SIGN UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take a moment to get signed up for your SAT test on October 8th! Click the link and scroll down to the SAT Sign-Up Page!

 

ASVAB TESTING

Asvab Testing is happening at SOHO! Get signed up for this amazing test that is not only about military readiness, but can also lead you to a future career by showing your strengths and weaknesses.

 

APPLICATION WORKSHOP COMING UP!




Come to the College Room after school on the 11th to get help on your applications!
 

SHSU VISIT COMING IN OCTOBER




STAY TUNED TO HEAR ABOUT SIGN-UPS TO GO WITH US TO SHSU! COMING SOON!
 

LAMAR UNIVERSITY COMING TO VISIT





THERE WILL BE A VISIT FROM LAMAR ON THE 17TH OF SEPTEMBER. WE WILL DISCUSS THIS MORE WHEN WE SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
 

MY TX FUTURE

Checkout this amazing resource that will help you in the college going process! You can research colleges, do career inventories, build your resume, find scholarships, etc! Click the picture for more information!
 

TEXAS A&M INFORMATION

2025-2026 Admissions Cycle

The freshman application for Spring and Fall 2026 opened on August 1. As your students begin planning for the admissions cycle, we wanted to provide you with a few updates:

Early Action Deadline for Engineering Eliminated

Effective immediately, the Early Action Deadline (EAD) for applicants to the College of Engineering has been eliminated.

To avoid any confusion around deadlines during Texas Free Application Week (October 13–19) and the old Early Action deadline of October 15, we've decided to remove the Early Action option. Don't worry—everyone applying to the College of Engineering will still get full and fair consideration, no matter when they submit their application during the regular application period.

Important Updates on Application Acknowledgement

Please notify your students who applied using the Common App that we will begin sending application acknowledgements on August 22.

For those who applied through ApplyTexas, it’s possible they have already received the application acknowledgement letter. Be assured that those who applied through the Common App will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process because of the difference in timing.

Your students should not submit a second application through ApplyTexas. This will create duplicate records and result in processing delays.

 

UT INFORMATION

EARLY ACTION DEADLINE – OCTOBER 15
Students who apply by the Early Action deadline will receive a decision by January 15, which may include deferral to our February 15 regular deadline decision date. The regular application deadline remains December 1. Supplemental materials must be received by October 22 for Early Action consideration and December 10 for regular decision.

SAT/ACT SCORES
SAT or ACT scores are required to be considered for admission to UT; however, the ACT Science section is not required. Just as with supplemental materials, all test scores must be received by December 10.
 

Texas 4-year Public Colleges Offering Free Tuition

Participating Texas colleges included in this document offer free tuition based on family/household income (parent and student). This guide was created in January of 2024. We will send you an updated one if it comes out soon. For now, read through it and see what they have to offer. CLICK THE PICTURE TO VIEW THE BOOK.
 

FREE UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

The second full week of October — October 13–19, 2025 — is officially Free College Application Week. During this time, you can apply to Texas public colleges and universities for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee.

BUT REMEMBER....some of you already qualify for fee waivers for free applications. JUST ASK! This is only good for Apply Texas applications.
Apply Texas
 

QuestBridge National College Match

Are you a match? Visit the website by clicking the button below.
More information at: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match

Do some research and let me know if you need any help!

One of our very own matched to Rice University last year!
QuestBridge College Match
 

COLLEGE NIGHT-SAVE THE DATE!



We will have College Night at Deer Park High School September 23rd. Come and visit with college representatives!
 

SAT AND ACT DATES

Remember we have fee waivers if you qualify for a free SAT OR ACT. You have a free SAT day here at school on October 8th in addition to these dates. Come by if you need help.
You can email rmccann@pasadenaisd.org to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver!
College Board SAT
ACT Test
 

Scholarships All Year

We will update our scholarship list as often as possible. Click below to see what is out there so far!
SHHS SCHOLARSHIPS
 

MOMENTUM SCHOLARSHIP

Momentum is a great partner with us at South Houston High School. They offer mentoring and scholarships for your future! Read more about this scholarship and pay attention to all of the opportunities they provide!
 

GATES SCHOLARSHIP

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs. 
Basic Eligibility
  • To apply, students must be:
  • A high school senior
  • Pell-eligible
  • A US citizen or permanent resident
  • In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) 
  •  
  • Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
  • An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
  • Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
  • Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

 

TERRY FOUNDATION

The Terry Traditional Scholarship, or Freshman Scholarship, is a full ride, last dollar scholarship that covers up to eight semesters. It is awarded to Texas high school seniors who have been accepted for admission to one of the Terry-affiliated public universities in Texas.

The Traditional Scholarship funds incoming freshmen who have graduated from a Texas high school and will attend one of these Terry-affiliated universities the fall semester immediately following graduation. Traditional scholarships for incoming Scholars are currently offered at these Texas public universities:

Texas A&M University
The University of Texas at Austin
University of Houston
Texas State University
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at Dallas
University of North Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at Arlington

 

COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION

Our 2026 Application is OPEN!
High school students graduating during the 2025-2026 school year and who meet our other criteria can apply for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program $20,000 scholarship application August 1-September 30, 2025. Find details and the application at Cokeurl.com/Apply2026!
 

College Room Team

We are here to help you with all your college needs. The College Room is open and ready to assist! We will be coming to your classrooms soon to discuss your options!

Robin McCann-College Now Coordinator
Yenifer Gonzalez-College Room Assistant
Laney McCann-AdviseTX Advisor