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| We present here a listing of online resources to help you reach your college planning goals. If you discover any dead links, we apologize for the inconvenience. Please let us know, and we'll correct the link in our next update. If you know of any other resources worth linking to, likewise let us know and we'll include it here. We want this to be a convenient and useful stop on your road to higher education. |
| Last updated: March 2008 |
| Professional Services: |
| Campus Planning Inc. The website of David Stoffer, an expert in college planning who offers a variety of services. His primary focus is on placement in private colleges, both in the US and abroad. Highly, and personally, recommended. |
| TestPrepAZ The website of Ron Woldoff, an expert in test preparation for graduate school candidates. Quality, precision, and effectiveness are his standards. His finely tuned program will prepare you to master the GMAT and/or GRE. |
| General Information: |
| American University Index Yahoo's directory of universities organized by type and state. Canadian University Listings Yahoo's directory listing of Canadian universities. US Universities by State This page of UT Austin Web Central contains a list of regionally-accredited U.S. universities organized by state. This list includes only 4-year institutions. 2001 Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Designed to offer college bound students, parents, and counselors easy access to information on colleges and universities throughout the United States, free college scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips, and more. Jesuit Colleges and Universities This service will help you search, link to, and request an application from Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Learning Disabilities Association The FDA provides information, support, contacts, and solutions. Liberal Arts Colleges A list of academic institutions compiled by US News & World Report NACAC National Association of College Admission Counseling Home Page. NCAA Information This site provides students with the on-line version of the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Athlete. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards This PDF document explains recent changes in course load requirements. The College Board A professional association of high schools and colleges, includes ExPAN college search program for a fee (free if used at Prep). The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Information Information on the FAFSA and federal student financial aid programs. Federal Trade Commission Scholarship Scam Page Information from the FTC for students seeking advice on scholarships and for avoiding scams. College NET Another place to apply to college, search for financial aid, etc. Embark Hosted by Princeton Review, includes college & career searches. Power Students Network Too much here to even describe this site! Information for high school students regarding college is just one section of this huge website. You need to see it to really appreciate the vast resources on this site. College Quest Over 900 colleges with one app. FISHNET: The College Guide A lot of good info here. CollegeBOT A search engine for Web pages of universities and colleges, including an advanced search to reference geography, tuition and enrollment figures. The College Guide Search for U.S. colleges by region, annual tuition, freshman class size, surrounding community size, or school type (public or private). Marr/Kirkwood Official Guide to Business School Webs This directory of business school websites includes reviews and ratings of various aspects of content on the sites. Peterson's Colleges and Universities Research colleges and universities, find financial aid resources, even apply online to more than 1,100 colleges with one application form. CollegeExpress Search for the right college, get advice about college admissions, financial aid, college sports, student life, entrance exam, college applications. College Planning Web Site The College Planning Web site is sponsored by Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU) and presented by College Planning Network (CPN), a Scottie-based, nonprofit organization, assisting people seeking educational opportunities, and serving the Pacific Northwest. The CollegeBound Network With the great amount of college admissions and college life information on the site, as well as information regarding financial aid, this massive network is a student's “all-in-one-assistant” for college planning. How to Pay for College - US News and World Report Don't let the sticker price shock you. While it's true that college costs have risen sharply and continue to climb, you may pay far less than you expected. Read these articles to find tips and tricks that can help you save money. U.S. News and World Report College Fair Information on colleges, the magazine's rankings, and financial aid. CollegeView A free online college search service with profiles of all accredited colleges & universities in the U.S. and Canada, virtual tours of hundreds of schools, electronic applications, scholarships and financial aid info, careers information and career planning tools, free chat service and message boards, book excerpts, Ask the Experts, and much more. Overview.com Find the perfect colleges, trade schools, vocational schools, and universities that match your major and career goals! Searchable database with 1000's of links to colleges, scholarships, and financial aid! CampusTours Provides a completely immersive experience, with college tours ranging from the standard static campus shots to user-controllable Java and QuickTime expeditions. CampusTours is heralded by students, parents and college administrators as a “truly outstanding resource,” and admissions officials have even credited the site with helping them reach a wider audience. All About College A fantastic resource for students who are looking for information about going to college or transferring to another college. Includes a college directory, fraternity & sorority directory, and thousands of links to colleges & universities around the world including admissions office email addresses for most schools. College Base Here we have three major resources available involving colleges: Admission - which offers help on the SAT / ACT; Adventure - which is a collection of college stories from students about college life; Appraisal - which evaluates colleges from the student's perspective College Prep 101 This site is created in the form of a course entitled College Prep 101, to help prepare college hopefuls in making an educated decision as to a college and have the tools to be successful once you get there. Princeton Review Online Home of the ever-popular and award winning APPLY! software which allows you to check out colleges, walks you through the steps necessary to get there, and then lets you apply electronically from your computer, without being online for hours and hours. Fair Test |
| Financial Aid: |
| College Scholarships Selected links to the best college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid pages on the web. FinAid The Financial Aid Information Page provides a comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial aid, including a scholarship search. CASHE For Your Education Free scholarship service. College & Financial Aid Search and More Search by state and major. Minority Scholarship Search Grants are available for all ethnic groups. Directions for filling out the FAFSA Helpful online form. Office of Post Secondary Education U.S. Dept. of Ed - Financial Aid Programs. The Financial Aid Home Page An outstanding overview of financial aid. Has links to an abundance of financial aid information sources, scholarship search page, expected family contribution calculator, loan sources. Financial Aid FAQ Frequently asked questions about financial aid for undergraduate students and graduate students. PROFILE Register for the College Scholarship Service's PROFILE, a supplemental financial aid application required by some colleges. Title IV Codes College code numbers for use when filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. ExPAN Scholarship Search The College Board's ExPAN Fundfinder scholarship search site. Preparing Your Child for College An overview of the college application and financial aid process. College Bound A for-profit company that offers an on-line questionnaire to counsel families on their existing EFC and how to reduce it! CSS Profile This site gives general information about the CSS Profile, and will have an on-line Profile available. Stafford Loan Program Federal loan program, with a good website containing many helpful links. Illinois Student Assistance Commissions (ISAC) Valuable information about financial aid. Project EASI Easy access for students and parents |
| Private Scholarships: |
FastWeb |
| Graduate School: |
| Graduate School Guide A comprehensive directory of American graduate schools, with profiles and financing information. Graduate School Resources Large collection of links to all types of graduate school information. |
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