The internet has exploded with a wealth of resources designed to inform you of all aspects of the college selection process from searching and paying for college, applying to college, test prep and other general information. While this resource puts volumes of information into your hands quickly, it is up to you to verify the information and make educated decisions. The sites listed below can assist in finding additional information regarding your search and selection:

GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION

www.nacac.com – The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is the national organization that governs the college admission and college guidance professions. Various publications regarding college admission are available for sale.

www.nacac.com/fairs.html – The 2004-2005 dates and locations of the national college fair circuit.

www.wiredcolleges.com – This site provides the most technologically advanced campuses in the U.S.

www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/?/home/htm – The US News and World Report site for the annual college rankings. Getting on these lists is a lesson in strategic marketing provided to you by the colleges. View them closely and understand the categories.

www.review.com – The Princeton Review, a leader in test prep and college information publications, introduces their version of the “top” 311 colleges and universities in the U.S. Much more information is available on this site as well.

www.cset.sp.utoledo.edu/twoyrcol.html – Two year community and junior college list.

For Learning Disabled: www.ldonline.org and www.ldanatl.org – the first is a guide to LD for parents, students and teachers and the 2^nd is The Learning Disabilities Association, an advocacy group for those with LD providing resources for students and parents.

www.memex-press.com/cc/ - Critical comparisons of American Colleges and Universities.

www.militarycareers.com - A site for military jobs and careers.

APPLICATION SITES

www.commonapp.org – Download the common app or complete it online.

www.weapply.com -- The Princeton Review’s site provides access to APPLY! software. Many colleges/universities participate in APPLY! and you can easily complete your applications online.

www.collegequest.com – Provides access to Peterson’s Universal Application which is currently accepted by about 1000 schools.

www.csumentor.edu – Students thinking about the CSU system can find the campus that is right for them and apply online.

www.ucop.edu/pathways -- The UC application website and volumes of information about the UC campuses and programs.

www.embark.com – Maintains information for students and college counselors. It contains a wealth of knowledge about college admissions and has online applications.

COLLEGE SEARCH SITES

www.petersons.com – Peterson’s has a major presence in the college market. This site provides access to online guides to colleges, careers, summer programs, test prep and other useful information.

www.collegeboard.org – The governing body of the SAT, the College Board site provides information on all facets of the college search and selection process.

www.collegeview.com – Another useful search tool.

www.ucop.edu – The UC Office of the President’s site has information about UC admissions, libraries, and resources as well as links to the individual campuses.

www.collegenet.com – Information and links on colleges and financial aid.

www.cgf.org – The Career Guidance Foundation (CGF) provides access to 7,800 college and graduate school catalogs.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

www.csac.ca.gov – The CA Student Aid Commission provides links to financial aid sites, lenders, job opportunities and application deadlines.

www.finaid.org – An informative site about financial aid terminology and a whole host of other goodies regarding funding.

www.finaid.org/finaid/finaid.faq -- Provides you with frequently asked questions, a step-by-step process of what is financial aid and a glossary of financial aid terms.

www.finaid.org/finaid/calculators/estimate.html – This site computes an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) using a formula very similar to the federal methodology approved by Congress and used by universities financial aid administrators when awarding a federal financial aid package.

www.collegeboard.com – The College Board provides information on scholarships and financial aid in addition to their testing information.

www.fastweb.com – Free search database of 400,000 scholarships.

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Complete the FAFSA online in a secure, encrypted format.

www.salliemae.com – Provides useful information regarding the student loan process and financial aid in general.

www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FYE/index.html & www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/ -- The first site gives an overview of the financial aid process. The second covers the Department of Education’s major aid programs, including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans.

www.freschinfo.com – The Free Scholarship Information website offers search engines for scholarship funds and other useful tools.

www.800headstart.com – More financial aid search information.

International Students -- www.nafsa.org/nafsa/students/funding.html – A useful guide for information on funding, planning and information sources for international students wanting to study in the United States.

www.college-scholarships.com – More financial aid search information.

TESTING

www.collegeboard.com – The creators of the SAT and AP exams provide you with testing information as well as information regarding the entire college selection process.

www.act.org – The American College Test (ACT) is the other acceptable standardized test involved in college admission. It is preferred mostly in the midwest but is widely accepted at most colleges.

www.gocollege.com – Free practice SAT/ACT tests are available.

ATHLETICS

www.ncaa.org – The official website of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Almost every detail regarding Division I,II,III college athletics is covered here including the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. This site can answer almost any question regarding the recruiting, scholarship and collegiate athletic process.