Juniors and seniors explore options at college fair

Students pose with a representative from the University of Houston at the college fair on October 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Ricky Perez.

Juniors and seniors attended the college career fair on October 23rd, which included over 50 colleges that the students could talk to. 

The college fair helped students explore their college interests and allowed them to ask questions about certain programs within the colleges. 

“There has been so much engagement happening within this year's senior class,” said college and career center site supervisor Ricky Perez. “Every senior has been working very hard doing college applications and scholarships." 

College helps start your life and career, so making sure you're in the right place is important, Ricky Perez said.

“There’s many different components to why people go to college, but finding the right one will determine your success, and how passionate you are about college,” Ricky Perez said. “They just have to make sure they are going to college for the right reason.” 

The first semester is coming to an end, making the moment for seniors to think about college more emotional.

“I’m feeling a lot of mixed emotions honestly,” senior Natalie Perez said. “But I am very excited to graduate and start a new chapter in my life.” 

When looking for which colleges to apply to, students are recommended to look into the specific programs they have.

“I’m really interested in Angelo State or Texas A&M, since they both offer really good programs for my major,” Natalie Perez said. 

As seniors plan for college, some anxiety can come with it.

“I'm nervous because I feel like I won't fit in,” senior Airam Hernandez Media said. “But since I know some of my friends are going, I’m able to have a place at college.”

Seniors are advised to start their college applications now with the first semester coming to an end.

“It’s crunch time and a lot of applications are going to end in December” Ricky Perez said. “So right now is the best time for seniors to start applying or just getting their application ready.”

While going through the process of applying to colleges, Hernandez Media expressed the pressure seniors face with preparing their application materials.

“There’s so much anxiety and nervousness dealing with essays and all the testing you need,”  Hernandez Media said.

Ricky Perez recommends that students stay organized while working on their college applications.

“Start building good habits, such as time management, portalize deadlines, and financial aid,” Ricky Perez said.

Encouraging a confident mindset, Perez reminds students that college is possible for everyone.

“You can be below average, top of class, or right in the middle and still go to college. Anyone can go to college,” Ricky Perez said. “You have to change your mindset, by telling yourself that you can do it and believing in your success.”