College Application Process Resources and Links

College Application Process Resources and Links

Resources for Finding the Right College

Know thyself

• https://facts.org

Research colleges that match you

• https://facts.org

• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/ (CollegeBoard)

• http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ (National Center for Educational Statistics, USDOE)

College Rankings and Reviews available at:

• http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges

• http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.aspx

• http://www.petersons.com/

• Page 13-15 in Senior Information Book

Writing the College Application Essay

• http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/108.html

• http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/15/10-tips-for-writing-the-college-application-essay

Testing Sites

• http://www.collegeboard.org/ (PSAT, SAT)

• http://www.actstudent.org/ (PLAN, ACT)

• See pages 51-54 in Senior Information Book

– “Should You Take the SAT or the ACT?” pp. 53-54

– PSAT-NMSQT in junior year to qualify for National Merit Scholarship

Financial Assistance

• See pages 57-73 in the Senior Information Book

• For nonfederal student aid funds, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE available 10/1/2011:

– https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp (CollegeBoard)

– For State of Florida Scholarships, Grants, and Loans, i.e, Bright Futures Scholarship available 12/01/11

– www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

• For federal financial aid available 1/1/2012

– www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Other Scholarships

– http://www.fastweb.com/

– Local scholarships: Updated handbook available through SHS guidance in November via Mrs. Weathers

Colleges and IB

· Each college has a different acceptance policy and dual enrollment policy. Check the IB website for specific IB recognition policies.

· http://www.ibo.org/ then search words: Recognition Policy Summary; Scholarships

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