College Prep Resources
Being informed is your greatest advantage.
Service Academies
College Search
- Christian College Guide – View and download this snapshot of 200-plus Christian Colleges.
- College Answer – Hosted by Sallie Mae, this site provides information to help in the selection process of a college or university, addressing the areas of preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding and financing.
- College Board – Provides tools and information to guide students and parents through the experience of preparing for and choosing a college.
- College Fairs – The best way to discover if a college is the right “fit” is to take a visit. Here’s a list of upcoming events.
- MatchCollege.com – Database of over 6,500 colleges, universities, and trade school profiles highlighting housing, financial aid, tuition, admissions, athletics, current events, and more. Schools can be filtered by state, city, and type of degrees offered.
- The Princeton Review – Search for and apply online to any of over 600 colleges in this database, with the ability to research hundreds of majors, their requirements, possible jobs, and salaries.
- US News College Rankings – Get exclusive rankings of 1,600 schools and use the tools to search for your perfect fit.
Financing College
- Fastweb! – Paying for school just got easier – and now with college search capabilities too!
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – By completing this online form, students and parents can get results 7-14 days faster, access online help and edit answers immediately.
- Sallie Mae – Get answers to your financial aid questions, help to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), information on scholarships, grants and loans, and more.
- College Scholarships
- No Essay College Scholarships
- United Negro College Fund
- Scholarship America
National Tests (WC Code: 365646)
- The ACT – Info on the ACT program
- SAT – Information on the SAT
- BWS Education Consulting – ACT/SAT Prep
- Educational Testing Service – Info on AP tests, SAT I and SAT II tests
- PSAT Information – Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test