COLLEGE INFORMATION RESOURCES

American College Testing (ACT)

• ACT, Inc., is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of educational planning, career planning, and workforce development.   There are resources here for both students and parents.

Campus Tours

• Hundreds of on-line tours throughout the United States

College Answer

• A site created by SallieMae (the nation's leader in higher education finance), provides information about selecting and paying for college. You'll find pointers on the entire "Go-to-College" process from preparation to getting loans. College Answer also has interactive tools that enable you to analyze the affordability of schools and compare financial aid award letters.

The College Board

• The college board’s aim is to facilitate the student transition to higher education. The organization is a nationally recognized source of essential programs, services, and information in the areas of assessment, guidance, admission, placement, financial aid, curriculum, and research. Also includes SAT online registration!

The Common Application

• The Common Application is accepted by 346 selective colleges and universities. The process allows for students to complete one application, photocopy the form and send the form to participating colleges and universities. Supplemental forms are required by many of the participating institutions; they are also available at the Supplemental Information page. You may complete the application online, download and mail a paper copy or apply online.

Cynthia Good's College & Career Planning Home Page

• This comprehensive "mega–site" contains diverse links for the college search process, online college applications, financial aid, testing, career assessments and study skills.

Educational Testing Service Network (ETS)

• Educational Testing Service is the world's largest private educational testing and measurement organization and a leader in educational research. Their site offers college links and college search resources plus testing information.

EssayEdge.com

• Named "the world's premier application essay editing service" by The New York Times, EssayEdges's professional, Harvard-educated editors offer critiques and proofing; they also provide superior editing, giving you an edge in the college and graduate school application process. The site also offers sample essays and tips, and teachers can download free essay help packets in the teacher section.

Ivy Success

• Strategies for admission to the most competetive colleges.

My College Guide

• Get information on colleges via the college search page; create a profile of yourself to send to college; ask questions of their admissions expert; get information about paying for college; read a collection of article about college and the admission process.

MyRoad

• MyRoad is the Internet-based guidance solution from the College Board. MyRoad was designed to assist counselors, students, and parents better manage transitions between high school and college and between school and work. MyRoad is characterized by an intense focus on creating unique content and personalized technology that can help make a difference in the lives of young adults. The site offers an all-inclusive and integrated planning experience to help students develop and explore a personal path to achieve educational and career goals.

National Association for College Admission Counseling

• Information  for students and parents, college-preparation calendar, list of college fairs and more.

Peterson's Education Center

• Wonderful site for picking a college, distance learning, career planning.

The Princeton Review

• The Princeton Review offers students a wealth of free and unique resources. Through special student programs and this informative and comprehensive internet site, students can gather information about tests, admissions, internships, and career programs.

Ready Set Go

• This site was designed to help you figure out what steps you need to take to finish high school, go to college and get on track for a successful future. It may seem complicated, but if you start early and stay focused, it can happen.

The Student Survival Manual

• Helpful hints for kids going to college include writing tips, note-taking, and how to make the most of your college experience.

SuperCollege.com

• Find scholarships, explore colleges, get admissions tips, and explore resources for parents on this web site maintained by Gen and Kelly Tanabe, two recent Harvard graduates.

TERI (The Education Resources Institute)

• TERI offers free assistance with planning and paying for college and other career building programs.

U.S. News Colleges & Careers Center

• Discover hot jobs, find college, compare ratings, prep for admissions tests, financial aid, survive freshman year, study abroad. To get at-a-glance comparisons of up to four schools, use the College Comparison Worksheet.

U.S. Universities & Community Colleges

• This page of UT Austin Web Central contains links to Web servers at universities and community colleges in the U.S.

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Updated October 2008.