Resources

There is a lot of information out there! Here is a snapshot of some reading material that can assist students and families in the college application process. It will barely scratch the surface.

College Search and College Application Resources

College Board – Big Futures
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

Insiders Guide to Colleges
This book has been published annually by the student editorial staff of the Yale Daily News for over three decades.

The College Finder
Steve Antonoff is the counselor’s counselor! His book is invaluable.

Colleges That Change Lives
This book includes a sample list of colleges with characteristics and outcomes that lead to life-changing possibilities for students. You can also check out their website for more information. http://www.ctcl.org

Admission Matters
This book is appropriately subtitled “What Students and Parents Need to Know about Getting into College.” It is a “must have” resource for college admissions.

Common Application
http://www.commonapp.org

Universal Application
https://www.universalcollegeapp.com/

Standardized Test Preparation Resources

SAT – www.collegeboard.org
ACT – www.act.org
Applerouth – www.applerouth.com
Kaplan – www.kaptest.com
Princeton Review – www.princetonreview.com

Financial Aid and Scholarships Resources

FAFSA
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ FREE Application for Federal Student Aid

Department of Education
https://studentaid.ed.gov/resources#funding and http://www2.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=ln