COLLEGE RESOURCES
Applying to College
The Common
Application www.commonapp.org/index.html
EDU, INC. Common Black College Application
www.eduinconline.com
College Information Links
College Board www.collegeboard.com
Test dates, registration and information for SAT I/SAT II Advanced Placement Tests. This site also provides college links and pertinent information regarding financial aid.
Colleges that www.ctcl.com
Changes Lives
Collleges profiled in Loren Pope’s book, Colleges That Changes Lives. Forty colleges that may not be as well known as other colleges but that have produced a large number of scientists, scholars and people who have ended up doing very great things!
Universities.com www.universities.com
Offers information and a profile for online degree granting college and universities. Also offers financial aid information.
USNEW.COM www.usnew.com
Lets you see the top 100 universities in the nation, the top Universities by regions, as well as providing the link to the university’s website.
College is Possible www.collegeispossible.org
College Is Possible (CIP) is the American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that motivates middle and high school students from underserved communities to seek a college education.
College Net www.collegenet.com
Lets you fill out a common application that participating colleges can look at. This site lets you view the colleges that participate in the program before you fill out the application
Colleges, Scholarships,
Online Degrees http://www.college-scholarships.com/
The College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees page is designed to offer college-bound, graduate school-bound, and career school bound students of all ages information easy access to information about a wide variety of subjects.
College View www.collegeview.com
Offers financial aid information, help with understanding the college application process, and information on how to choose a major, degree and perform a college search.
DC CAP http://www.dccap.org/
DC CAP is a non profit organization working in partnership with the District of Columbia School System that provides counseling and financial assistance to students who might otherwise never have the opportunity to attend or graduate from college.
Go College www.gocollege.com
Provides tips to help you find the college/universitiy that’s best for you and it allows you take the full practice version ACT/SAT test.
Greater Washington College
Information Center www.collegeinfo.org
The College Info Center offers many programs and services to help students of all ages prepare for college.
Mapping your www.mappingyourfuture.org
Future
Mapping Your Future is your free resource for career, college, financial aid, and money management information.
My College Options www.mycollegeoptions.org
The College of your dreams is out there . . . My College Options will make sure you find it.
Peterson’s Guide www.petersons.com
Peterson's is a resource that will provide information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate program, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
College Bound Athlete Links
National Collegiate www.ncaa.org/
Athletic Association Offers athletic scholarships and internship information, eligibility requirements for the program and a list of colleges that participate in the program.
NCAA Eligibility www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Center
This site will provide you with information about initial eligibility at
NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.
National Association http://naia.cstv.com/index.html
Of Intercollegiate Athletics
The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation.
College Coaches http://www.collegecoaches.net/default.aspx
Allows you to create a profile that college and university coaches can view for recruitment. You will be able to see which coaches have viewed your profile and be able to contact that particular coach.
University Sports www.universitysports.com
Program (USP)
University Sports Program (USP), is one of the world's leading college placement agencies that specializes in helping National and International student-athletes earn athletic and/or academic scholarships.
Minority/Special Interest Links
Christian Connector www.christianconnector.com
The Christian Connector is a "one-stop-shop" for receiving free information from Christian colleges.
Educational On-line http://edonline.com/cq/hbcu/
Educational On-line offers pertinent information regarding historically black colleges and universities, as well as admissions, financial Aid and scholarship Information.
Congressional Hispanic http://www.chci.org/about/jobs.html
Caucus Institute
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s mission is to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders.
National Urban League www.nul.org
The National Urban League’s mission is to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and guarantee civil rights for African Americans.
Black Excel www.blackexcel.org
Offers College & University Guidance, Scholarships, and Financial Aid/ other money source Information links for students, parents, college advisors and more.
Financial Aid and Scholarship links
Free Application for www.fafsa.ed.gov
Federal student aid (FAFSA)
Allows you fill out the FAFSA form, an application colleges require to apply for federal and state student grants, work-study, and loans online. You can also make corrections or renew your FAFSA form online.
Sallie Mae www.salliemae.com
Sallie Mae Company primarily provides student loans under FFELP (Federal Family Education Loan Program) and offers information/resources to assist students and parents with the financial aid process.
Fastweb (Scholarships) www.fastweb.com
Allows a student to search for scholarships, search and compare college details, search for internships and much more.
CSS Financial Aid www.collegeboard.com
Profile
Allows colleges, universities, and scholarship programs to view your financial data profile to determine eligibility for non-federal student aid funds.
Nelnet www.nelnet.net
This site provides pertinent information for educational planning and financing.
USAFunds www.usafunds.org/planning/college_access_initiative/index.htm Students and parents who are preparing or paying for higher education often need a helping hand. USA Funds offers detailed information on:choosing a college, funding college, borrowing for college and tips for parents.
Career Information Links
Career Cruising www.careercrusing.com
Students can find information on various careers, take an interest survey, receive a list of colleges and universities offering a particular major based upon students specifications, size, location, student’s academic qualifications, etc.
Kuder Occupational www.kuder.com
International Survey
Includes an interest survey that suggests occupations and college majors in rank order based upon the individual’s answers to the inventory. Information on various careers is provided along with list of colleges/trade schools/technical schools with training/schooling in these career fields.
Career Onestop www.careerinfonet.com
Offers occupation information and industry information, also allow you to build a profile to keep track of job information and wages offered.
Occupational www.bls.gov/oco/
Outlook Handbook
The handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
The Career Key www.careerkey.org/asp/your_personality/take_test.asp
Allows you to take the Career key test, which measures your skills, abilities, values, and interests to help identify college majors and training programs likely to fit you.
Test Preparation Links
The Princeton Review www.princetonreview.com
Provides information on standardized test, offers courses, tutorials, and books to help you prepare for the tests such as ACT, SAT, AP, GMAT, PSAT, LSAT, etc.
Spark Notes www.sparknotes.com
Provides free online study guides for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP test etc.
ACT www.act.org
Provides information about the ACT test including ACT centers, and score information. Also allows you to buy products such as tests, booklets, etc.
Number2.com www.number2.com
Offers free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
Cliff Notes www.cliffnotes.com
Allows you to buy study guides for the ACT, SAT and AP tests.
News and Educational Updates
US News and Report
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
America’s Best Colleges and Universities 2008
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml?src=pn
US Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. This site contains resources for complete college planning.
Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education http://dese.mo.gov/
DESE is the administrative arm of the state Board of Education.It is a service that works with educators, legislators, government agencies and citizens to maintain a strong public education system.
Missouri Department
of Higher Education http://www.dhe.mo.gov
MDHE organizes and provides information on higher education policy that is designed to increase participation in Missouri’s public institutions.
