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College
Board Online
- This is a comprehensive college information site. College Board Online
includes College Board tests, programs, and online registration, a Test
Question of the Day, SAT preparation, a searchable database of colleges,
financial aid information (including a financial aid calculator), career
planning information, a fee-based essay evaluation service, online shopping
and more. Check out Starting Points for Students and Parents, Preparing
for College, and Career Search Questionnaire.
College 411 - This site is a guide
for students and parents with questions about planning for, choosing,
paying for and making the most of college. Anyone who wants to go to college
will find College 411 helpful. College 411 is organized into 6 sections:
Minorities, Financial Aid, College Search, Internships and Study Abroad,
General Information, and Parents. A site might contain more than one type
of information. For example, a financial aid site might also have information
about high school preparation for college. This site contains valid basic
knowledge.
College
Parents of America - This national membership association is dedicated
to helping parents prepare and put their children through college easily,
economically and safely. CPA is a resource, advisor, and advocate for
the more than 32 million households with parents of current and future
college students throughout the United States.
DODEA
Schools Educate College Admissions Officers - This DODEA site is designed
to explain the DODDS school system to college admissions officers. Students
may want to cite it as part of their college application.
Peterson's Education Center - Peterson's
website includes information about educational programs at all levels
and provides searchable databases of colleges and academic programs including
test prep and financial aid. It is similar in content to College Board
Online.
Preparing Your Child for College
- A site by the Dept. of Education that guides parents and students with
a variety of topics including "Exercises and Checklists for You and
Your Child." Check out "Getting Ready for College Early."
Career planning and taking the right courses while in high school are
covered.
Princeton Review Online -
This extensive college and career information site includes data regarding
colleges, scholarships, online admissions, paying for college, and test
preparation for SAT I and II and ACT.
Students.gov - Students.gov assists
prospective college students, their families, and guidance counselors
in planning for college, applying for admission and aid, as well as receiving
and repaying student loans.
SuperCollege.com - This site
offers advice on writing a good entrance essay, taking exams and applying
for scholarships and offers other information on the college experience
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