http://www.theadmissiongame.com/blog/index.php
Free blog by the author of The Admission Game.
BrainTrack (http://www.braintrack.com/us-colleges)
CollegeBoard.com
Excellent collection of information. Allows you to calculate ballpark figure for expected parent contribution. Online CSS PROFILE. Free SAT Learning Center. College and scholarship search. Practical advice on the college application process.
www.cappex.com
Create a profile to find your college match. Get messages about unique college opportunities. Instantly learn your chances of being admitted to almost any college in the country. It is free.
CollegeView.com
Profiles of 3500 colleges. Allows you to search by name, size of school, location and special programs, including Study Abroad
CollegeIsPossible.org
This site, put together by a collection of colleges and universities, is full of information on preparing for, paying for and choosing the right college.
CampusTours.com
This site links you to virtual tours, interactive campus maps, webcams, videos, and campus pictures of hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities.
CollegeForYou.org
Project that aims to provide Latino parents and students with information to prepare for college admission and attendance.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Offers information about colleges and universities. Get data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics on expenses, aid, enrollment, admissions and graduation rates, majors, along with a Google map pinpointing location. Export data into Excel.
PowerPrep.com
Free SAT and ACT preparation.
Collegetoolkit.com
Comprehensive scholarship search and college information site, free.
www.CollegeWeekLive.com
Virtual Booths for 200+ colleges and universities, Live video presentations from college admissions experts, Chats with current college students discussing their school experience Archive and live (next live Nov. 12,13)Registration is free.
EnrichmentAlley.com
Contains information and links to sites about programs that enhance education during the school year and summer.
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Provides instant calculation of an estimated EFC, early information about student’s potential to receive a Federal Pell Grant, automatic transfer of student information to reduce time needed to complete the FAFSA during senior year.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
This site provides the form you must complete in order to receive federal student aid as well as links to a list of codes, worksheets, the FAFSA Forecaster (official US government federal aid calculator), their PIN website and more. You can submit the FAFSA online (or by mail if necessary) after January 1st of the senior year. Both parent and student must register for pin numbers first.
FAFSAonline.com
Helpful site for completing the FAFSA. It contains text and audio tutorials and helpful hints
www.fastweb.monster.com
Database of 180,000 private scholarships. Free search using online profile.
www.fsa.ed.gov
U.S. Dept. of Education Federal Student Aid Gateway: comprehensive site containing links to publications and informational sites and the FAFSA.
Finaid.org
A wealth of information, tips, and special topics.
FinancialAidPodcast.com
A publication of the Student Loan Network. Full of useful tips and advice.
GetCollegeFunding.org
Comprehensive financial aid site, clear explanatory tutorials, EFC calculator, financial aid statistics for many colleges.
Heic.org
Education/career counseling and FA information.
www.mco.mass.edu
This site contains listing of online state college and community college (not UMass) courses, many of which are open to high school students. Fees are charged. This can be a good way for students to expand their horizons and try college work.
MEFACounselor.org
Best site for one-stop shopping. an excellent comprehensive site about the admissions process, financial aid, loans, debt management, includes calculator, parent-email sign-up and links to many important sites.
www.MeritAid.com
The first comprehensive Web site dedicated to helping students, parents and counselors discover merit aid scholarship opportunities nationwide. It is free.
http://www.nacacnet.org/
Multiple resources on all aspects of the college admissions process.
http://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
Students planning to participate in Division 1 or 2 athletics must register here. This site provides eligibility and core-course requirements, plus recruiting regulations, graduation rates for athletes and academic support services available at colleges.
Number2.com
Comprehensive, free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
StudentScholarshipSearch.com
A useful guide for parents and students who need help searching for scholarships to pay for college.
Ed.gov
Click on student financial assistance. Site includes FAFSA online; school code search.
http://scottwhitesworld.blogspot.com/
Lots of information from Scott White about various facets of the college search and application process.
http://www.yahoo.com/education/financial_aid
Links to financial aid office web pages plus various searches.
