Here are some useful links which we believe will be helpful to your journey to success.
College Search
International Center of Education Statistics – based on federal statistics
FairTest – Find colleges where standardized tests are optional and statistics on standardized tests
The Fiske Guides – a very reliable resource for college search
Colleges That Change Lives – find less known and unique schools that might be perfect for you
College Trip Planner – ‘Go See Campus’ to plan campus visits
College Bound Network – a comprehensive resource for all types of schools
UCAN – statistical profiles for schools
Campus Tours – Take virtual campus tours
Career and Interest Exploration
True Colors – personality assessment
Bureau of Labor Statistics – federal statistics on the status of labor
New York State Career Zone –career assessment snapshot
The Career Key – career assessment test
University of Missouri Career Center – career and Major exploration
College Application
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
CalGrants.org – California Grants resources and news
California Student Aid Commission – financial aid news and resources
Fast Web – scholarship, financial aid, and college search
EdFund – financial aid resources and transition page for the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC)
Quest Bridge – a scholarship network with partner colleges
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – Scholarships for extraordinary young leaders
*For financial aid resources intended for students of diversity, please check out our “Students of Diversity” section below.
Standardized Testing
Educational Service Center – live test prep
Peterson’s – college information and test prep center
Bright Educations Services & Testing
Graduate School
Grad View – search and compare grad schools
GMAC: Graduate Management Admission Council
AAMC: Association of American Medical Colleges
LSAC: Law School Admissions Council
PhDs.org – search for schools by program type
Students of Diversity
Latino College Dollars – scholarships for Latino students
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
First in the Family – resources for first generation students
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Black Excel – financial aid resources geared at students of African descent and other minorities
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (CHCI)
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Student with Learning Disability
Disability.gov – federal government’s disability information and resources website
U.S. Department of Education – Special Education resource page
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults – summer program
Incight Education – for deaf-blind students
HEATH Resource Center – online clearinghouse postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities
Learning Ally – for students with visual processing disorders
Dyslexia Adults Link – for students with dyslexia
Going to College – help for students with LD to plan for college
LD Online – for students with LD and ADHD
Learning Disabilities Worldwide
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Gap Year
Map the Gap International (MTGI)
National Outdoor Leadership School – programs in outdoor skills and leadership
Thinking Beyond Borders – programs in international development
Summer Program
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) – community service in a Latin American country
Enrichment Alley – summer programs research tool
Study Abroad – for credits or for a degree
American Colleges Overseas – degree certified programs from American colleges abroad
American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS)
StudyAbroad.com – study abroad database
Study Overseas – study abroad resource
Austra Learn – study in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
Semester at Sea – study abroad trough voyages
4International Colleges & Universities – Search for international colleges and universities
Bachelors Portal – search and compare undergraduate programs in Europe
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – study abroad in Germany with scholarships and grants
Institute of International Education – Study abroad resources and funding
Others
Emma Willard School – college interview help
Family Education – parenting for college bound students
http://www.nj.com/morristown/maureentillman/index.ssf/2008/10/supporting_your_college_freshm.html on parenting for freshman
College Drinking – Changing the Culture
The ACT information for parents on college application
