Free ACT Practice Test and Resources
Group Meeting 1 Presentation (Testing, College Fit, College Application Process, Parts of an Application)
Group Meeting 2 Presentation (More on Applications, How Transcripts are used in the application process, Sending Transcripts and SAT/ACT scores to colleges, College Essays
Group Meeting 3 Presentation (Letters or Recommendations, Scholarships, Update on Transcripts, Task to complete by August)
Overview of the College Application Process
2025 Spring/Summer College Preparation Tasks
What You Need to Know about a College
College Application Checklist (Blank)
Activity Spreadsheet (use this as a draft of all extracurricular activities, community service, employment, and honors)
Assured Admission Chart (will be updated in August, 2024, for the Class of 2025)
Campus Visit Checklist and Get the Most Out of Your College Visit in Six Steps
ApplyTexas Essay Prompts (for Class of 2024; check back in May, 2024 for updates for Class of 2025)
The Common Application Essay Prompts and How to Approach the Essay
Coalition for College Essay Prompts (for Class of 2024; check back in May, 2024 for updates for Class of 2025)
UT Austin On-Ramps Transcript Request
Letter of Recommendation Request Form (fill out this form if you need a counselor recommendation. You may also share your responses with other recommenders)
Tips for Letters of Recommendation from the College Board
Online 2025-26 TASFA form (preferred method to use)
2025-26 TASFA (English Paper Version) Use this only if you can't use the online version.
2025026 Spanish Paper Version Use this only if you can't use the online version.
2025-26 Financial Aid & FAFSA Presentation
2025-26 Financial Aid & FAFSA Slideshow
Create Your StudentAid.gov Account (FSA ID) (Webpage)
Create and Access Your StudentAid.gov Account (Video)
FAFSA Eligibility (Chart)
Full List of Dependency Status Questions
Who is a FAFSA Contributor? (Video)
Is My Parent a FAFSA Contributor? (Chart)
Understand and Prepare FAFSA Contributors (Video)
What Happens after your FAFS form is Processed? (Video)
Understanding the FAFSA Submission Summary (Video)
Link for StudentAid.gov Help Center
FSAOutreach YouTube Channel: Subscribe and check out their videos, especially
Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: Subscribe and check out their videos
Understanding Financial Aid Awards Slideshow
Understanding Financial Aid Awards Presentation Recording will be posted 3/11.
Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters
Sample Award Letter Comparison
Federal Student Loans Basics for Students
Student Loan Repayment Simulator
Useful Websites for Paying for College ( includes links to many reputable scholarship databases)
Scholarship and Financial Aid Information on RHS Website
Scholarship Planner (use this spreadsheet to track your scholarship applications)
Understanding Financial Aid Awards Slideshow
Understanding Financial Aid Awards Presentation Recording
Evaluating Financial Aid Letters
Comparing Awards Letters (Blank Chart)
Comparing Award Letters (Sample Filled Out Chart)
Federal Student Loans Basics for Students
Student Loan Repayment Simulator