College Counseling Resources
College Information Sites
College Board
On-line common application
Combined BA-MD Programs
NACAC (stands for National Association of College Admission Counseling) offers information about college fairs, workshops, and all relevant topics related to the college process.
OnlineCollegeFair is NACAC's free, interactive, online "fair," allowing students and parents live chat time with college representatives, viewings of college campuses, and virtual Q&A sessions.
Peterson's Planner
Princeton Review
All About Colleges
American Universities
College Search Sites
College Board Search Site
College Net
College View College Search
Peterson's College Search
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Student Aid (FSA) for International Students
Federal Student Aid Portal for Student Aid
www.finaid.org is one of the best sites for assisting families with the financial aid component of the college process.
International Aid Finder for Schools Offering Financial Aid
The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance offers information on the TOPS Program.
The CSS Profile is a financial analysis form which colleges use to disburse institutional funds. Please confirm which colleges require its use before paying the fee.
The Student Guide and Funding Your Education are both comprehensive booklets for federal aid resources and how to apply for them.
Scholarship Search Sites
College Board Scholarship Search
www.FastWeb.com is a reputable scholarship search tool.
Mach 25
Scholarship Scams
Scholarship Resource Network (SRN) Express
Learning Disabilities Resources
www.collegeboard.com/ssd offers information on testing accommodations for students with diagnosed learning differences and disabilities.
College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
Educational Testing Service Office of Disability Testing
Learning Disabilities Association of America
LD Online: Resources for Learning Disabled
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Resources for Special Interest Groups
Campus PrideNet is the only national organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBT students.
Colleges for African Americans
Catholic Colleges Online
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Hillel
Top 25 Colleges for Hispanics
Resource Guide for International Students
Immigration Classification and Visa Categories
The Matthew Shepard Foundation provides support for diversity programs in education and helps youth organizations establish environments where young people can feel safe and be themselves.
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Collegiate Athletics
Native American College Resources
Service Academies
US Air Force Academy
US Military Academy at West Point
US Naval Academy
US Coast Guard Academy
US Merchant Marine Academy
Standardized Testing
ACT Home Page
Register for the ACT
ACT Test Taking Strategies
AP (Advanced Placement) information and services
SAT and other College Board test dates
Register for the SAT
College Board SAT Question of the Day
For 5000 Free SAT Words, visit www.freevocabulary.com/
Classic Hangman with SAT Vocab Words
SAT Preparation Center
SAT Subject Test Learning Center
www.nationalmerit.org offers information about the National Merit competitions.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
TOEFL iBT at a Glance
Internet Based TOEFL Test Tips (a 70+ page booklet)
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