For further assistance on the web, visit...
COLLEGE SEARCH
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is one of the best college search programs and online college application source.
The College Board
This site is one of the best general purpose sites for prospective college students and parents on the web, offering a plethora of valuable tools.
www.collegeconfidential.com College bound students post Q & A, interesting but not always accurate postings
www.petersons.com This site is a great tool for college major exploration
www.howtogetin.com This site is a great college search tool by major, state , etc.
U-CAN Get the Facts for a Smart College Choice
This site is an excellent resource designed to give students and parents concise, consumer-friendly information on hundreds of private colleges and universities in a common format.
www.MatchCollege.com Search through our site to find the school that is right for you. We have over 6,000 colleges and universities listed, providing information on housing, financial aid, tuition, admissions, athletics, current events and more... Schools can be filtered by state, city and type of degrees offered
FINANCIAL AID
Application for Federal Student Aid
If you are considering applying for financial aid you will probably need to fill out the FAFSA form. Some web sites off the form for a fee, but you can get the forma and apply online for free at this site.
Financial Aid Web site
This site answers all your financial aid questions.
www.fastweb.monster.com financial aid information
www.college-scholarships.com - comprehensive scholarship site
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams - Federal Trade Commission site for scholarship scams
TESTING
ACT
The ACT is one of the most popular standardized tests for college admissions, especially popular in the Midwest states. Visit this site for detailed information on the test, dates, fees, etc.
The College Board
SAT and SAT subject tests
THE COMMON APPLICATION
The Common Application
Many schools accept a Common Application as part (or all) of their application process. It can save your students considerable duplicative effort. You can see which schools accept the Common Ap and download the Application at this site.
FAITH RELATED COLLEGE INFORMATION
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
This site details the Jesuit mission and provides links to each of the Jesuit colleges and universities..
Hillel
Jewish campus life at universities all over the world.
www.catholiccollegesonline.org Catholic colleges
www.christiancollegeserach.com : Christian colleges
ATHLETICS
NCAA Clearinghouse
If you are considering playing for or receiving a scholarship to play for a Division I or I-AA , Division II sports team you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Visit this site to learn more about eligibility requirements and procedures..
COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
www.nacacnet.org
Independent Education Consultants Association
www.IECAonline.org
CAREERS
www.bls.gov/oco : Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.todaysmilitary.com : Military Careers
www.careeronestop.org : Career exploration
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Dissertation Rx
For the graduate student who needs help getting through the dissertation process this web site offers expert advice.
"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, author