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College Admission: Internet Links
http://www.petersons.com
College search, financial aid, online applications, test prep, study abroad programs, summer camps, graduate programs, job search
http://www.usnews.com
College rankings (quality and cost), scholarship search, Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculator, financial aid info
http://www.collegeview.com
College search with profiles of 3,700+ colleges and universities, virtual tours, electronic applications, financial aid info, career planning, scholarship search
http://www.collegenet.com
College search, scholarship search, electronic applications, links to the web's best resources for financial aid, test preparation, college sports academics
http://www.salliemae.com
Financial aid calculators and info, federal and private loan info, link to CASHE (College Aid Sources for Higher Education) online scholarship search
http://www.collegeparents.org
A national membership association dedicated to helping parents prepare and put their children through college easily and economically
http://www.kaplan.com
College search, financial aid calculators and info, test prep, practice PSAT, SAT I/II, ACT and TOEFL tests, free prep software, career info
http://www.commonapp.org
Common college application for 190+ selective, independent colleges and universities
http://www.collegeedge.com
College search, scholarship search, career search, online applications to 400+ colleges, test prep
http://www.csumentor.edu
California State University system student-campus matching service, financial aid calculator and info, electronic application, campus tours
http://www.finaid.org
Financial aid info and calculators, online info about testing, college admissions, and career placement, links to free online scholarship search programs
http://www.fastweb.com
Internet's largest free scholarship search database program
http://www.weapply.com (Princeton Review's online services)
College search, practice SAT, test prep, financial aid info, APPLY! downloadable college application software
http://www.eiwordwide.com
In-depth info on worldwide post-secondary academic programs and careers associated with business, engineering, and computer science
http://www.cashe.com
CASHE - College Aid Sources for Higher Education; online scholarship search program
http://www.ncaa.org
Official web site of the NCAA sports
http://www.scholaraid.com
Scholarship search program
http://www.freschinfo.com
Scholarship search program
http://www.gocollege.com
This web site contains the usual college search, free SAT/ACT Practice Test, a web-based scholarship search program (featured on ABC's 20/20) and a lot of other important info which will help you get ready for college. This site does not sell your personal information.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/clas/american-universitites.html
This is the most straightforward link to hundreds of four year colleges and universities throughout the United States. A wonderful timesaver for juniors as they begin their college search process.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
If you are filling out the FAFSA for the first time, complete it on the web. FAFSA on the web is user friendly, utilizing an interview-type format. It even lets you skip questions that do not apply to your situation.
http://www.embark.com
Choose the right school, apply to colleges through online applications, take practice SAT tests, search for sources for funding your education and more.
http://www.mapping-your-future.org
mapping your Future is a site that covers career planning, college selection, tuition funding and online college applications. A great site to begin your college and financial aid search.
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career
What can you do with your college major? The University of North Carolina at Wilmington has a great site for students to view career titles related to college majors. This site also provides links to career web pages. Once you've connected to the web site, click on "What Can I Do - Majors".
http://www.scholarships101.com
The award winning "Scholarship 101 is now on the web - and the best part, it's FREE! Scholarship 101 has a database of more than 600,000 awards. It also has information on federal and state programs.
http://www.schoolsintheusa.com
This is a new web site designed to assist high school students searching for university and college study opportunities. By accessing their online database, students can research specific schools, review their admissions requirements, and request application materials via their automated email system. The site also provides links to university web sites.
http://www.review.com
Apply! CD-ROM is now available on the web! Apply! online features a user-friendly environment where students can perform a college search, select schools, and complete the application process on one web site. Visit Apply! online at http://www.review.com.
http://www.student rewards.com
STUDENT REWARDS is a new scholarship search website. The site provides scholarship strategy information, new scholarship listings, and links to other scholarship sites. You can also subscribe to their free "Inside Edge" newsletter.
http://www.campustours.com
Campus Tours is a unique source for virtual campus tours, interactive maps, college webcams, campus movies, Quick Time VR tours, and pictures. Tour a campus from the comforts of your home via your computer. (Note: Even though Campus Tours is a quick and easy way to tour campuses, it is still best to visit a school in person.)
http://www.powerprep.com
Get help preparing for the ACT or SATs. Try their new interactive crossword puzzles for help with the most difficult words on the SAT. The site also provides links to college and scholarship search sites, online applications, and more!
http://www.allaboutcollege.com
All About College provides links to thousands of colleges and universities in the US, Canada, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and South America. The site also provides links to financial aid and test preparation web sites.
http://www.ecb.org/surf
The April "Surf Report" from the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board covers careers from Agriculture through Zoology, with engineering, journalism, transportation, and much, much more in between. Students will find links to sites on career searching and decision-making, video interviews of people in many different occupations, and tips from professional associations on academic preparation needed for different careers. Sites appropriate for younger students (middle school and upper elementary) are also included. Happy surfing!
http://www.naia.org
This a great site for athletes planning on attending smaller four-year colleges and universities that are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The site also has links to the 300 member schools. This is a great site to research scholarships.
http://www.wcco.com
This week's site "Channel 4000" provides educational articles, information on 4-year and 2-year colleges, distance learning, financial aid info and more!
http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/mm/cc/home
College Choice website is a nonprofit information service for college-bound students. The site has sections on preparing and paying for college, selecting and applying to a school, links to other sites, and what to expect your first year away from home.
http://www.collegeprep.okstate.edu
The Oklahoma State University College of Education has created a web site aimed at helping students prepare for college and provides tools to make the transition to college successfully. The information is presented in over 30 brief chapters on topics such as arranging a college visit, time management, and dealing with roommates. The website is called CollegePrep-101.
http://www.wiredscholar.com
Wiredscholar will step you through the college process - from preparing for college to analyzing acceptance and financial aid awards. Take personality, interest , and skill assessments, prep for tests, search for colleges and scholarships, and learn how to apply for financial aid.
http://www.csbsju.edu/academicadvising/helplist.html
Provided by St. John's University, Study Skill Guides consists of informational resources to help students improve their study habits.
http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com
Absolutely Scholarships is a new scholarship search site developed by eStudentLoan. Simply fill out a personal profile and let the database search for matching scholarships. You can go back later and update your profile, or you can search another database without having to re-enter your info.
http://www.onlinecollegefair.com
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is offering an exciting new way to interact with college representatives, Online College Fair. These fairs are live, interactive, chat-based events. Students and parents can participate in these events from any computer with Internet access. Over 180 colleges and universities are participating in these events.
http://www.collegeboard.com
To better serve students and their parents, College Board redesigned their web site. The site focuses on providing fast, current, and reliable information to help students in preparing for the transition to college. Students can register for the SAT online and receive their test center assignments right away. Students can now create personalized college applications, identify sources of financial aid, and locate colleges that match their talents and preferences.
http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/
College Opportunities On-Line (COOL) is a college search program that provides data on over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States, including their location, cost, financial aid, enrollment, and types of programs offered.
http://www.srnexpress.com
Scholarship Resource Network Express is a search engine and database of private scholarships. SRN contains more than 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards. The database has financial sources for undergraduate through postgraduate study.
http://www.collegiate.net
This site offers connections to sources of higher education on the web, from housing to scholarships.
http://www.nacac.com/p&s_steps.html
This is NACAC's free online newsletter, Steps to College. The site offers stories and advice to help students during the high school to college transition.
http://www.educaid.com
Educaid, a First Union Company, provides financial aid information, from loans to saving for college, and tips for juniors and seniors at this web site. Educaid is one of the top ten education lenders. Seniors and juniors can enter their "Gimme Five" $5,000 scholarships sweepstakes online with no obligation.
http://www.techlearning.com
This site provides a comparison of online college information services. Click on "College Prep Sites: Your Online Guidance Counselor." For a listing of sites and what you can do there, click on "Compare Site Information" or to view the strengths and weaknesses of each site, click on "Compare Features."
http://www.collegeboundmag.com
College Bound Magazine, a free publication available in college counseling, is now on the Internet. The site provides news, advice on making a smooth transition to college, financial aid and scholarship information, and links to school resources.
http://www.serviceleader.org/advice
This site explores how volunteerism can influence your life, and how you can find the right agency and opportunity to match your interest.
http://www.supercollege.com
Find a scholarship in their free database of over 400,000 awards, search for a college, and get expert advice and tips - all at one web site.
http://www.careersandcolleges.com
Careers and Colleges is a quarterly publication available in the college counseling office. You can visit Careers and Colleges On Line to search for colleges, explore careers through their Virtual Guidance Counselor, learn more about life at a college, pose questions and talk with other students.
http://www.cacollegeguide.com
If you're thinking about attending college in California, this is a wonderful site. College Guide includes information about all five systems: University of California system, California State University system, California Community Colleges, Independent Colleges and Universities, Private Postsecondary and Vocational Educations schools. There is information about more than 400 colleges and universities. Each school profile has information on housing, fees/costs, descriptions, programs, and more.
http://www.keycolleges.com
This site provides assistance in making college and career choices, contains a scholarship search, financial aid information, military options, and more!
http://www.review.com/college/colmajorsc.cfm
Whether you have decided on a major or are undecided, this is a wonderful web site to review full descriptions of majors, to learn the preparation required, and the salaries and careers available once you have received your degree.