Document Library
a handy, one-step location for documents, presentations, links included on this website
ACT/SAT Testing Information
Test Registration (updated with 2024-25 information)
Assured Admission Chart (will be updated in August, 2024, for the Class of 2025)
Preparing for College Applications
Group Meeting 1 Presentation about College Applications (Overview of the college application process and parts of a college application
Group Meeting 2 Presentation about College Applications (Sending transcripts and test scores, writing admission essays)
Group Meeting 3 Presentation about College Applications (Recommendation letters, scholarships, and review of tasks to complete to be ready to start applications August 1)
Overview of the College Application Process
2024 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
Application Platforms
Essay Prompts
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)
Ordering Transcripts
Parchment (to request transcripts sent from Rouse HS)
UT Austin On-Ramps Transcript Request
Requesting Recommendation Letters
Letter of Recommendation Request Form fill out this form for your recommenders.
Financial Aid Information (FAFSA, TASFA, and CSSProfile)
FAFSA 2024-25 (this form is filled out by sudents graduating in 2024)
FAFSA 2024-25 Submission Summary FAQs
Mrs. Blumrich's Financial Aid & FAFSA Presentation
Mrs. Blumrich's Financial Aid & FAFSA Slideshow
FSAOutreach YouTube Channel: Subscribe and check out their videos, especially
Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: Subscribe and check out their videos, especially
Full List of Dependency Status Questions
Is My Parent a FAFSA Contributor? (chart)
Create Your StudentAid.gov Account (FSA ID)
Link for StudentAid.gov Help Center
Paying for College Information
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