Resources
There are so many things to consider when beginning your search for your perfect college experience. Where will you go? How will you pay for it? How do I prepare for my SATs?
Your parents, teachers and guidance counselors are all places to turn for help and advise. Here are a few resources we frequently hand out in meetings to help students prepare for college:
- Tips for Parents of College-Bound Students
- Introduction to College Planning
- College Counseling Freshman Handbook
- Top 10 Strategies for Juniors
- College Planning Calendar
- 10 Point Check List before Submitting Your College Application
The web also has a great deal on information to help you get the facts so you can make the right decision! We have compiled a list of some of the best resources available ... so you and your parents can begin this exciting time in your life.
- Links to university home pages
- Links to Financial Aid information
- Links to Test Prep companies
- Pages with information on International Programs
- Miscellaneous other links
Links to Financial Aid Information
- FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB)
FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students. - FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
Allows you to project your expected contribution and to search for special scholarships. - FASTaid
Another good on-line search engine for scholarships and guide to financial aid. - Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae is the nation's leading provider of funds for insured student loans. This web site is loaded with information about planning and paying for college. - Project EASI...Easy Access for Students and Institutions
A government site designed to help students and family understand financial aid. - FAFSA ON-LINE
Use this site to file the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID electronically. - CSS PROFILE ON-LINE
Use this site to register for the CSS PROFILE electronically.
Information on International Programs
WorldWide Classroom
- Library of International Programs
Worldwide Classroom is a complilation of intercultural and educational programs around the world which welcome international visitors. - Education International (EI)
EI provides information and services on post-secondary study opportunities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US. Their focus is to provide in-depth information on academic programs and careers associated with economic development (e.g., business, engineering, computer science).
- Careers.org - Career ResourceCenter
- Peterson's Education Center
- U.S. Department of Education
- College Board Online
- American Association of Medical Colleges
Information on colleges offering combined MD programs. - CollegeNET Home Page
An online search and application site. - CollegeView Home Page
An online search program with a good database, but be careful, they are always trying to entice you into buying something. - NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
National Collegiate Athletic Association is the organization through which the nation's colleges and universities speak and act on athletic matters; Sports Lists and College Bound important categories.
