Resources

Getting into High School

 

Getting into College

  • Choosing a College or University - Questions to ask a College Admissions Counselor
  • Glossary of Terms
  • The College Boardwww.collegeboard.com has a lot of information that will help you get prepared.
  • U.S. News & World Reportwww.usnews.com features career guides, admission tips, college rankings, graduate school rankings and more.
  • HBCU Centralwww.hbcu-central.com - has a wealth of information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
  • Hobson's College Viewwww.collegeview.com you can search for colleges and financial aid, as well as research special topics such as HBCUs, studying abroad, and finding Christian colleges.
  • College Confidential.comwww.collegeconfidential.com has discussion forums, articles on college life, search engines, and more.
  • Scholarshipswww.scholarships.com
  • Fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com is a free scholarship search engine. Describe yourself and they will email your scholarships that may match your profile.
  • Are you interested in Ivy League colleges? IvyLeagueAdmission.com has tips on writing essays, answering difficult interview questions, and getting exceptional recommendations.
  • Need more information on how to develop a long-term plan for college success? Visit www.knowhow2go.org.
  • Are you the first person in your family to go to college? Visit www.firstinthefamily.org
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