RPHS CCR Newsletter

The Ridge Point College and Career Readiness Center prepares our nearly 3000 students for college, trade school, military or employment. Students and parents are encouraged to visit the CCR Center in room K145 or reach out to me via email or my website. Susanna Jakubik, College and Career Readiness Advisor

ApplyTexas is waiving all application fees for Texas residents who apply to Texas public colleges from 12:00 a.m. CDT on October 12, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. CDT on October 18, 2026. Private schools are not included in this waiver nor are Common App schools (except for UT Austin).

• Create an ApplyTexas account using your personal email address. If you already have an account because you are in Dual Credit, you will need to selct "Find the Right Application" in the top left and follow the prompts; be sure to select "Undergraduate program" on the "Do you plan to apply to an undergraduate program, dual credit program, or both?" question. This will "convert" you from a DC student to an undergrad.
• Answer all of the core questions (required questions are indicated with a red asterisk *). Please note that if you are DC student you probably skipped most of the core questions when applying to HCC. You'll need to go back and answer them now, to make yourself a more competitive candidate.
• Submit your applications between the dates and times listed above.
• If any of your ApplyTexas schools were also also in your Common App, you'll need to delete them from Common App.
• You'll then manually add your ApplyTexas schools to SchooLinks; log in to your College Applications Portal and click on the blue "Add Application" button, then follow the prompts. I will send your transcripts when I return from the break.
• Once they're added in SchooLinks, you can also request your letters of recommendation using SchooLinks. Please note that you should have asked your teachers' permission before adding the request in SchooLinks.

You will receive your applicant portal login information from your schools in 10 days or less; please note that you may still see a fee or payment instructions posted here, but eligible applicants won’t have to pay for any applications submitted this week.

For additional information and eligibility, please visit the Free College Application Week webpage.

How many scholarships have you applied for? Some that you might consider are:

• Women Advancing Transportation Scholarships (due 11/30/26)
• Fort Bend Medical Society Scholarship (due 3/21/27)

More scholarships are available in SchooLinks (College/Scholarship Matching) or on the Student Scholarships website.

When you submit your scholarships to SchooLinks, money offered by a college will go in the College Financing area under the College icon. Third-party scholarships (Fort Bend Rotary Club, etc.) will be uploaded on the same page but under "Third Party Scholarships" on the left.

So far the class of 2027 has earned more than $22 million in scholarships! Keep up the great work.

This is a great week to complete your FAFSA, TASFA or opt-out form.

Complete instructions were sent home in last week's newsletter, which you can access here.

All students attending a Texas public school need to demonstrate college readiness before they will be allowed to enroll and select their college classes (which is different than applying or getting admitted). Colleges determine this via the following test scores:

SAT: 530+ on Math, 480+ on English

ACT: 22+ on Math, 40+ on Reading and Writing

TSI: 950+ on Math, 945+ on Reading, 5+ on Essay

Students can use a combination of these to demonstrate readiness (i.e., their SAT Math score+ their TSI English/essay score). In addition, students who meet these benchmarks also earn their CCMR point, which benefits them with an honor cord to wear at graduation plus the ability to earn an off campus or office aide period their senior year.

Current seniors who do not have their CCMR point but earn it before December 18 can have a schedule change for the spring semester to include an off period, provided it works with their schedule and graduation requirements.

RPHS will be offering the TSI free of charge to any junior or senior on November 19, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Students can register here as long as there is space and can use these various options for test prep.

Colleges, military branches, trade schools and businesses will often visit Ridge Point so that students can connect with representatives face to face. Please register if registration is required. All on-campus college visits are excused absences and do not count against exemptions. College visits are reserved for current juniors and seniors.

Texas State University: Tuesday, October 20, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University of Houston - Downtown: Tuesday, October 20, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

United States Army: Wednesday, October 21, during all lunches, Commons. No registration required.

University of Colorado: Thursday, October 22, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Case Western Reserve University: Thursday, October 22, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

University at Buffalo: Tuesday, November 3, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Houston Christian University: Tuesday, November 3, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Greater Houston Pool Management (Lifeguard employment): Wednesday, November 4, during all lunches, Commons. No registration required.

University of Memphis: Thursday, November 5, 2nd period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

St. Mary's University: Thursday, November 10, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

The University of Texas - San Antonio: Thursday, December 3, 6th period, K145. Please register by clicking here.

Reminder that any senior who wants their photo included in the Athlon yearbook must take their photo with Cady Photography no later than December 31, 2026. Book your session now at cady.com/schedule.

If you are only interested in taking the yearbook photo, please select the Basic session when booking. CADY Studios will provide the tux and drape for the yearbook photo. Please wear a camisole for the drape option and a white t-shirt for the tux. You will not need to bring any additional clothing items with you if you are only taking your yearbook photo.

Please click here for some FAQs that may help to answer any additional questions, but please do not hesitate to reach out to yearbook advisor Hayley Booth for further clarification or assistance.

SAT

Next test date: November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

Register for this test and see other test dates here.

PSAT

Next test date: October 27, 2026 (11th), October 29, 2026 (10th)

Registration deadline: None, all 10th and 11th grade students present on test day will test

ACT

Next test date: December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Register for this test and see other test dates here.

TSI

Next test date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Register for this test here using FBISD student credentials. Parents should not register their student.

ASVAB

Next test date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Register for this test here using FBISD student credentials. Parents should not register their student.

Need a fee waiver for the ACT or SAT? Please review the eligibility requirements on this request form.

Need accommodations for the PSAT, ACT, SAT or AP exam? Click here for instructions.

Join the Class of 2027 Remind by texting the following numbers (by last name):

A-D: text @73d9ga to the number 81010
E-J: text @kgeagaa to the number 81010
K-O: text @8g9d9k to the number 81010
P-S: text @ggeeh9 to the number 81010
T-Z: text @rphsco2 to the number 81010

This will be used by me and the senior class sponsors to share quick bits of information with seniors and their families.

What is the Senior Package? The Senior Package is a way to pay out many common senior expenses over time. All items in the Package will also be available a la carte. All seniors will receive a Class of 2027 t-shirt at no charge.

What is included in the 2027 Senior Package?

• 1 Prom ticket
• 1 Senior Scram ticket
• 1 Senior yard sign
• 1 Senior class panoramic photo
• 1 Yearbook

How much does it cost? The 2027 Package is $475, payable at once or in five $100 installments.

How can I sign up for the Senior Package? Click here to visit the Class of 2027 Revtrak site. Make at least the first payment by August 10 in order to receive your t-shirt and yard sign on the first day of school.

Deadline Registration for the Senior Package closes on December 31, 2026.

Questions? Contact 2027 Senior Class Sponsors Amy Amadi or Sue Breaux.

If you would like to order a yard sign in addition to or instead of the one included in the Package, they are available for sale now for $20. Please click here to order on Revtrak.

Orders can be picked up in K145 (the CCR Center) the day after they are paid for online. All orders made before school started are available for pickup in K145.

The proceeds of all yard sign sales, including those sold in the Package, will be put toward scholarships for the Class of 2027 that will be announced at Senior Breakfast in May.

Ridge Point High School

500 Waters Lake Boulevard, room K145

Missouri City, TX 77459
susanna.jakubik@fortbendisd.gov

(281) 634-7407

Click here for the RPHS CCR website

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