www.act.org – a comprehensive college planning site sponsored by ACT with test-taking strategies and college links
www.collegeboard.com – a comprehensive college planning site that includes information about the PSAT, SAT, AP tests as well as colleges
http://www.nacacnet.org/Pages/default.aspx – the National Association for College Admission Counseling has excellent resources for parents and students about current admission trends, how to prepare for the college application season, etc.
www.petersons.com – concise information about educational opportunities at all levels
www.princetonreview.com – helps students find a good college match and has great resources for testing, admission, financial aid, etc.
www.unigo.com – college reviews and videos for students by students
www.goseecampus.com – planning tools for campus visits
www.collegeexpress.com – teen-centric information about colleges
www.collegedata.com – accurate, up-to-date information about colleges
www.collegeessayorganizer.com – essay requirements and helpful hints
www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm – The University of Illinois has gathered links to sites that rate colleges with various criteria
www.collegeview.com – free online search service with profiles of 3500+ colleges
www.campusprogram.com – searches for college programs by state and allows you to find colleges by specific career fields, majors and occupations
www.schoolsintheusa.com – searchable database allows you to locate a college by program, name or location
www.collegesofdistinction.com – focus on colleges that excel in 4 areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes
www.commonapp.org – visit this site to apply to colleges online or download a PDF file of the Common Application accepted by more than 300 colleges and universities
www.campustours.com – fast and easy access to interactive tours of colleges
www.collegeconfidential.com – comprehensive site for application to elite colleges
www.eduinconline.com – Black college common application – apply to 34 historically black colleges with one application fee of $35
www.hbcu-central.com – dedicated to providing information and services related to historically black colleges and universities
http://ope.ed.gov/security – OPE (Office of Postsecondary Education) Campus Security Statistics website has a direct link to reported criminal offenses on campuses
www.mymajors.com – information about various majors, courses to take, matches majors and colleges
www.fastweb.com – one of the largest scholarship databases on the Internet
www.scholarships.com – assistance in locating scholarship opportunities
www.finaid.org – founded by Monster, a search site for college financial information
www.fafsa.ed.gov – Free Application for Federal Student Aid, government site
www.salliemae.com – helpful for student loan borrower
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams – Federal Trade Commission website with tips on how to avoid scholarship scams
www.acenet.edu – information on paying for college and how to budget specially for adult learners
www.catholicyoungadults.com – links for Catholic students including college information, Newman centers, etc.
www.hillel.org – foundation for Jewish campus life
www.NCLD.org – the National Center for Learning Disability information
www.ncaa.org – the must-access site for athletes
