Counselor's Corner
Area Support Agencies
Area Support Agencies:
The Emmaus Center, Victoria - Provides Catholic-based professional counseling for the faithful of the Diocese of Victoria and others seeking Christian-based counseling. Services are available for individuals, couples, and adolescents. 361-212-0830
https://emmauscounselingcenter.com/
Gulf Bend Center, Victoria - Improve the quality of life of persons and their families who are challenged with problems related to mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
361-575-0611 or use the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 877-723-3422 in an emergency.
https://www.gulfbend.org/
Mid-Coast Family Services, Victoria - Works to empower individuals to live a life free of family violence, homelessness, sexual assault, and substance abuse.
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 361-573-HELP or 800-870-0368
http://www.midcoastfamily.org/
Norma’s House, Hallettsville - Helps children who are victims of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect; To report suspected child abuse, call 800-252-5400 or 911
https://www.normashouse.net/
Turtle Wing Foundation, Schulenburg - Mission: to help children in rural areas with learning challenges achieve their full potential.
979-505-5090
https://www.turtlewingfoundation.org/
College Testing
Register for the SAT:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
LInk for the Free SAT Test Prep:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/practice
What's On the PSAT:
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test
Register for the ACT & Free Test Prep:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/test-dates.html
Khan Academy - SAT prep site
Learning Lab - ACT prep site
TSI - a test that 95% of high school students will need to take before graduation. What is the TSI? Click here to find out.
- We will eventually be able to test here at SHS
- Seniors of 2026: go ahead and schedule to take it off campus. Victoria College—the Gonzales Campus is the closest. Call them at 830-672-6251 for more information and testing options.
College Visits
- University of Texas - Austin - Public, 4-Year, Austin, TX
- Texas A&M - College Station - Public, 4-Year, College Station, TX
- Texas State University - Public, 4-Year, San Marcos, TX
- Tarleton State University - Public, 4-Year, Stephenville, TX
- Sam Houston State University - Public, 4-Year, Huntsville, TX
- Texas Tech University - Public, 4-Year, Lubbock, TX
- University of the Incarnate Word - Private, Catholic, 4-Year, San Antonio, TX
- Texas Christian University - Private, Christian, 4-Year, Ft. Worth, TX
- Baylor University - Private, Christian, 4-Year, Waco, TX
- University of Houston - Victoria - Public, 4-Year, Victoria, TX
- University of Dallas - Private, Catholic, 4-Year, Dallas, TX
- St. Mary's University - Private, Catholic, 4-Year, San Antonio, TX
- Blinn College - Public, 2-Year, Brenham, Bryan, Sealy, Rellis, Schulenburg, TX
- Victoria College - Public, 2-Year, Gonzales, Victoria, TX
- Texas State Technical College - Public, 2-Year, Waco, Ft. Bend County, North Texas, Harlingen, TX and more
We encourage students and families to visit prospective colleges and universities.
Many colleges have “preview days” on the weekends in the fall, but you can book a tour at any time. I have provided links to some of the major colleges and universities that our students tend to apply to and attend.
Students need to plan ahead. We would prefer that you get this form filled out at least 1 week ahead of time, if possible.
- Seniors can use 2 college days and they will be excused - if you use the form above and follow the directions on the form.
- Juniors can use 2 college days and they will be excused - if you use the form above and follow the directions on the form.
- Sophomores can use 1 college day and it will be excused - if you use the form above and follow the directions on the form.
FAFSA
FAFSA for the 2025-2026 school year opens *tentatively* in December!
Use the website www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started.
Check out this video to learn more about the application process.
All seniors must apply as it is required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Scholarships
Fast Web is an excellent scholarship site to use!
- Create an account and make your profile as specific as possible so that the site can narrow down scholarships to those that best suit you.
- This can be used by anyone in high school or even those in college.
2025-2026 Scholarship Database
- If you want to access the database, click the link below. You will have to request access to the database. Upon review of the request, you will receive notification if approved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17iC6ulWulMKoHtzbFUFfr5mhUV-7MmkHYo-Uu6VR3Sw/edit?usp=sharing