University Search:
College Opportunities Online Locator
See and compare profiles of universities across the nation
U.S. News and World Report
Search for college websites by sections of the country.
Suggested Reading List
Books that address the identity development of college students, and the adjustments that the entire family must make as students begin their college careers
Resources:
College Results Online
This interactive Web tool, created by The Education Trust (a national nonprofit), allows you to learn more about student graduation rates at four year colleges and universities.
College Results Online allows you to:
• Examine overall graduation rates and see how those rates have changed over time
• Learn about universities' records graduating diverse groups of students
• Compare the graduation rates of similar institutions - colleges and universities
that share many characteristics and serve similar student populations
Princeton Review
Help your student with valuable tools such as:
• Exploring Schools and Careers
• Improving Scores and Skills
SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT, ACT, AP and Academic Tutoring
• Finding Scholarships and Aid
• Scholarship search and FAFSA strategies
ACT®
Providing educational and career planning for students.
The College Board
Offers resources for both parents and students
College Board Tests
SAT®, PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test®, AP®, CLEP®
Plan for College
Time management study tips, Writing a college paper, Questions to ask high school counselor
Find a College
Campus life (rural, urban, suburban), Planning college visits, College search tool
Apply to College
Application FAQ's, College application requirements
Pay for College
Scholarship search, Financing options
College for Texans
Everything a Texan needs to know about preparing, applying, and paying for college or technical school.
Fair Test: National Center for Fair and Open Testing provides a list of colleges and universities that de-emphasize the use of SAT or ACT tests for admissions.
knowhow2go.org
A website to help you navigate the road the college, helping you with time lines and resources.
U.S. Department of Education Early Awareness
A website that addresses early awareness for elementary students and their parents.
U.S. Department of Education
Information for students, parents, and teachers including publications targeting all grade levels.
