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College Admission
 Websites presented in alphabetical order College.gov 
 This website "is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools)." Includes sections on reasons to go to college, steps for finding and applying for colleges, and the basics of college financing. http://www.college.gov/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Nov 5, 2008 CollegeBoard
This site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Use the site map to access vocational guidance through the "Major & Careers Central" section. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues. From the College Board. http://www.collegeboard.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Early Entrance Programs
Small compilation of links to resources on early college entrance programs for gifted students, including overview and planning articles and specific universities (commuter and residential) offering early entrance programs. From the John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/linkE.htm Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 29, 2008 Getting Ready for College Early: A Handbook for Parents of Students in the Middle and Junior High School Years
A guidebook to "help you and your children understand the steps you need to take during the middle and junior high school years to get ready for college." Covers making the decision, getting ready, planning ahead, and paying for college. From the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly/ Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated May 2, 2006 Graduate School Essays
Tips on writing an application essay for graduate school--how to start, what to include, and what kind of personal information to give. A handout from The Writing Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. http://www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/gradapp.html Topics: College and University Education, Communications, English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing Last updated Apr 2, 2005 Higher Education Opportunities for Foster Youth: A Primer for Policymakers
This report makes policy recommendations focused on improving opportunities for success of former foster youth entering the higher education system. Addresses characteristics of foster youth, adult life skills, mental health, educational attainment, and related topics. Includes statistics on foster care. From the Institute for Higher Education Policy, a "non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to foster access and success in postsecondary education." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.ihep.org/assets/files/publications/m-r/OpportunitiesFosterYouth.pdf Topics: College and University Education, Families Last updated Dec 12, 2007 LSAT: Law School Admission Test
Test dates, deadlines, financial aid information, as well as numerous resources for choosing and applying to a law school are provided at this site. Users may download a sample LSAT exam and a variety of necessary forms. Online registration with a credit card is also available to Internet Explorer and Netscape users. Links to law schools, bar associations, and other legal education sites complete this site presented by the Law School Admission Council. http://www.lsat.org Topics: College and University Education, Education, Law Last updated May 24, 2003 National Association for College Admission Counseling
Professional guidance counselors are the primary audience for this site, but college-bound students and their parents will find a "Prep for College Calendar," college fair information, and articles on a range of admissions subjects including financial aid, college interviews, and essays. Also includes research and survey results on topics such as late admission opportunities and diversity in higher education, and links to related sites. Searchable and browsable. http://www.nacac.com/ Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education Last updated Nov 6, 2003 The Princeton Review
Information on all aspects of the college or graduate/professional school admissions process. GMAT, MCAT, GRE, SAT, PSAT, financial aid, graduate school rankings, career information, and more. http://www.princetonreview.com Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Dec 6, 2008 Public Concern About College Admission Tests Addressed by NACAC Commission
This September 2008 release provides an overview of a report that states, among other findings, that "college admission exams -- such as the SAT and ACT -- may not be critical to making good admission decisions at many of the colleges and universities that use them." Includes the principal findings and a link to the full text of the report. From the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). http://www.nacacnet.org/AboutNACAC/PressRoom/2008PressReleases/Pages/AdmissionTests.aspx Topics: College and University Education Last updated Jan 27, 2009 Sourcebooks College: Essential Practical Resources for Successful College Planning
An annotated directory "of solid information about colleges and financial aid, as well as all the steps students and families need to take to reach their goals." Covers government aid, scholarships, and grants; admissions, rankings, counseling, community colleges, application essays, athletes, and international students; and the ACT, AP, SAT, and other standardized tests. From a publisher of college and career resources that include The Fiske Guide to Colleges. http://www.sourcebookscollege.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 7, 2007 |
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