 Think College - http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/edlite-index.html The U.S. Department of Education provides this site to inform and encourage people of any age who are considering going to (or going back to) college. |
 College Admissions from About.com - http://collegeapps.about.com/ News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews. |
 Yahoo! News - http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&c=yahoo_news&p=college+admissions Provides links to news and feature articles. |
 Vault Education Center - http://www.vault.com/hubs/600/hubhome_600.jsp?ch_id=600 Information about admissions for prospective students, including: student/alumni surveys, sample admissions essays and articles. Some content requires a subscription. |
 Laissez-Faire College Rankings - http://collegeadmissions.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/laissez-faire-1999-2000.txt An interesting antidote to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the others. Written by a poster from the newsgroup soc.college.admissions. |
 Overview College Search - http://www.overview.com/colleges/ Find the perfect Colleges, Trade and Vocational Schools, and Universities that match your Major and Career Goals. A searchable Database with links to 1000's of Colleges, Scholarships, and Financial Aid! |
 iApply - http://www.iapply.bridges.com/ Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college. |
 FastWeb - http://www.fastweb.com/ The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications. |
 College Quest - http://iiswinprd03.petersons.com/ugchannel/ Free test prep software, search for accredited colleges and universities, complete single application process and apply to over 1200 colleges, search scholarship database with over $2.5 billion in scholarships, grants, and prizes. |
 The Homeschooler's Guide to the Colleges - http://www.angelfire.com/ri2/egbertina/homeschool/start.html Homeschool admissions requirements of colleges in the US, UK, and Canada, with advice on the many phases of the process. |
 NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/05/education/05COLL.html The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] |
 NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/nyregion/07COLL.html The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] |
 NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants - http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/06/nyregion/06COLL.html Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view] |
 MyRoad - http://apps.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers. |
 College Admissions Plus - http://admissionsplus.blogspot.com/ Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues. |
 wiredscholar - http://www.wiredscholar.com An online resource for preparing, evaluating, selecting, applying for and financing an education entirely online. |
 Washingtonpost.com - Courted, Then Dumped by Universities - http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A18246-2002Apr9 Discusses some cases of universities courting high school juniors but then rejecting their applications as seniors. |
 CollegeNET - http://www.collegenet.com/ Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications. |
 College Answer - http://www.collegeanswer.com Provides same services used by commercial scholarship search companies free to the public. |
 How College Admission Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links. |
 CollegeNight.com - http://www.collegenight.com/ Source for information on colleges and universities throughout the United States. |
 XAP.com - http://www.xap.com College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning. |
 ThickEnvelope.com - http://www.thickenvelope.com/ College admissions and application guidance based on factual, statistical probability. |
 Studying Successfully - http://homepages.which.net/~ray.baxter/~ray.baxter/docs/ Study skills for those wanting to enter Higher Education. |
 Admission Chances - http://admissionchances.com/ Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum. |
 DiplomaGuide - http://diplomaguide.com A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED. |
 Admissions Consultants - http://www.admissionsconsultants.com Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools. |
 CollegeViewbooks: Request College Viewbooks - http://www.collegeviewbooks.com/ CollegeViewbooks.com allows prospective students to order college viewbooks and applications from up to twenty schools simultaneously, and have them sent directly to their homes, FREE of charge. |
 JustColleges - http://www.justcolleges.com/ Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools. |
 Preparing for College for Students With High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome - http://www.professorsadvice.com/ Scholarly article based on a professional presentation. Strategies to (1) prepare for college, (2) gain admission, and (3) survive while in college. |
 eGuidanceCounselor - http://www.eguidancecounselor.com/ Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process. |
 College Admissions Discussion Forum - http://anyboard.net/edu/college/collegeadmissions/ Discussion board. |
 CollegeBound Network - http://www.collegebound.net A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours. |
 First Aid for Your College Planning - http://www.collegeplanningreport.com/ Allows high school students to purchase planning reports offering admissions and financial aid advice. Includes planning calendars, timelines, calculators, and other tools. |
 Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/ Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research. |
 Statementofpurpose.com - http://www.statementofpurpose.com Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays. |
 College Planning Simplified - http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships. |
 Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - http://www.hacu.net/ This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree. |
 Channel 4000 Education - http://www.channel4000.com/education/fouryear/ Provides timelines and guidelines for choosing, visiting, and applying to colleges. |
 College Is Possible - http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CIP/Default896.htm America's colleges and universities have come together to provide the latest information on preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college. |
 Black Excel: The College Help Network - http://www.blackexcel.org/ Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process. |
 Get Recruited by Colleges and Universities - http://www.get-recruited.com/ Free scholarship searches, how to be recruited by colleges, financial aid information, college admission tips, and a college admissions and free scholarships newsletter. |
 My College Guide - http://www.mycollegeguide.org/ Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms. |
 Early-Decision Programs - http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-4/early-decision.html Site provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs. |
 Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ - http://learninfreedom.org/colleges_4_hmsc.html A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families. |
 College & University - http://www.university-college.net Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid. |
 Free College Applications - http://www.porcelina.net/freeapps/ List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances. |
 Common Application - http://www.commonapp.org/ A general application form used by over 150 independent colleges that is available on-line. |
 My College Calandar - http://www.mycollegecalendar.org An admissions guide for potential students featuring an interactive college calendar. Guide is free, but an annual subscription is required to access full features. |
 Mapping Your Future - http://mappingyourfuture.org Information about college and career planning. Visite nuestro sitie en Espanol. |
 Score Summit - http://www.scoresummit.com Forum that includes discussions on standardized testing and admissions. |
 Transition to College - http://www.ttcreport.com/ An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service. |
 College Materials - http://www.collegematerials.com/whatwedo.html Provides admissions services to potential students, such application review and essay consultation. |
 The Sam Jackson College Experience - http://www.samjackson.org/college A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life. |
 College Degrees Online - http://www.education-advancement.com Find a college degree program to advance your career at Education-advancement.com |