Resources on the Web

College Applications

The Common Application

www.commonapp.org

The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success

http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org

The Universal Application

www.universalapplication.org

Standardized Testing

SAT

www.collegeboard.org

ACT

www.actstudent.org

SAT vs. ACT Comparison Chart

https://www.preppedandpolished.com/new-sat-vs-act-infographic/

AP Testing

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/home

The National Center for Fair & Open Testing

www.Fairtest.org

Free Test Preparation and Practice

SAT

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

Khan Academy (SAT)

www.khanacademy.org/sat

ACT - free test through Kaplan

https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-free-practice-test

ACT

https://cloud.e.act.org/free-practice-act-test  

Researching Colleges

Big Future

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Peterson’s Guide

www.Petersons.com

The Princeton Review

www.PrincetonReview.com

Colleges That Change Lives

www.CTCL.com

Liberal Arts Colleges

http://www.liberalartscolleges.com

Council of Independent Colleges

http://liberalartslife.org

Public University Honors Colleges

publicuniversityhonors.com

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

www.hbcu-central.com

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp

Unigo

https://www.unigo.com

Niche

https://www.niche.com/colleges/?degree=4-year&sort=best

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Federal Student Aid

www.studentaid.ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml

College Affordability and Transparency Center

https://collegecost.ed.gov

La Oficina de Ayuda Federal Para Estudiantes

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/es

CSS/Financial Aid Profile

https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-basics/css-profile/how-to-complete-the-css-profile

(MEFA) Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority

http://www.mefacounselor.org

FinAid

www.Finaid.org

FastWeb

www.Fastweb.com

College Scholarships (undergrad; graduate; etc.)

http://www.collegescholarships.org/financial-aid/ 

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx 

Financial Aid Calculators

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/tools-calculators

College Cost Comparison/Shopping pdf. download

https://collegecost.ed.gov/shopping_sheet.pdf

Athletics

NCAA Clearinghouse (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

http://www.ncaa.org

NCAA Eligibility Center

http://ncaastg.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2011-12_Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

Gap Year

Gap Year Association

https://gapyearassociation.org

Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Child Welfare Information Gateway

https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/diverse-populations/lgbtq/lgbt-families/

HealthyChildren.org

https://www.healthychildren.org