College Search
The Fiske Guide to Colleges
https://www.sourcebooks.com/fiske-guide-to-colleges.html
This is a great resource to help compare different colleges to each other and is easy to read and user-friendly. You can buy this book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Fiske-Guide-Colleges-2022-Bestselling/dp/1492664987
Collegedata.com
College data is a search engine to help students learn about different colleges and uses criteria to help them search. The data is gathered from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the IES.
National Center for Education Statistics
Use the College Navigator tool to help pick out criteria to make a college list
Niche.com
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-medium-colleges/
Niche is a search engine that uses multiple criteria and can help a student make specific lists of colleges based on majors, location, size, affordability, etc.
Campus Pride Index
This is a great resource to help students navigate LGBTQ+-friendly campuses.
Peterson's
https://www.petersons.com/blog/how-does-petersons-collect-college-data/
Peterson's collects data from the federal government to help them put together their research guides for families and students who are college-bound.
Colleges that Change Lives
Colleges that Change Lives is a list of liberal arts schools across the country that are hidden gems and great for students wanting close relationships with their campus community and professors. They also tend to be more generous with giving out merit money.
www.campusreel.com
Campus Reel are video tours hosted by actual college students and can give high school students an idea of what a real college experience is like.
YOUTUBE.COM
YouTube.com is a great search engine tool- put in the name of the college and what you want to learn about. Colleges have a lot of great information here, but just make sure it it coming directly from a college.
Testing and College Fair Sites
ACT
Register for the ACT here and send out ACT scores from here. Remember your log-in and password.
SAT-College Board
Register for the SATs, and access many sources of college-related information including financial aid, college searches, college majors, and more. This is also where you send out your SAT scores and Subject Tests to schools. Remember your login and password.
College Fairs
College fairs are a great resource to research colleges, majors, and more. Learn from the college representatives in the booths and build a rapport with them. They will help answer your questions. College Fairs can also be specific, offering STEM and Art majors additional guidance.
Fairtest
This website will provide a list of test-optional schools. There are over 1,500 colleges and universities that will allow you NOT to send test scores (ACT/SAT). However, there are exceptions to this rule. High school rigor, college choice, and major determine whether or not to send in test scores. We will strategize this together based on the college list.
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA
Generally opens up every year on October 1st. Always fill out this form! This automatically gives a student a $5,500 loan whether there is a need or not.
CSS Profile
https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org
Required form by many private institutions, much more involved. Check to see if your college requires this additional form for Financial Aid.
Net Price Calculator on Big Future
Swift Student
https://formswift.com/swift-student#aboutus
This site will help you write a financial aid appeal letter for free.
Tuitionfit.org
https://www.tuitionfit.org/learn-more/
This site helps students research the cost of colleges.
Professional Judgement Tip Sheet for Finacial Aid
https://professionals.collegeboard.org/higher-ed/financial-aid/im/tips
Other Important Resources for College-Bound Students
Gap Year Information
If you are not ready to go to college yet and want to take Gap Year, these are great links to explore to help you figure things out. It is ok and very normal to wait a year.
Jewish/Hillel College Search and Handling Anti-Semitism
Mental Health Guide to College and General Information
www.nami.org/collegeguide/download
National Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities
Guide to Assess College Readiness
NAIA Guide for College-Bound Athletes
NCAA Eligibility for Athletes
Do you want to play D1 or D2 sports in college? Register here to learn more about the process.
ABET Engineering and Computer Science Accredited Programs
Helpful Books and Blogs
Jeff Selingo
https://jeffselingo.com/books/who-gets-in-and-why/
Jeff Selingo is the author of the book Who Gets In and Why. The book discusses the behind-the-scenes of college admissions.
Ron Lieber
https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/
Ron Lieber is the author of the book The Price You Pay for College which discusses financial aid, merit aid, and the myths and hidden costs of college.
Rick Clark from Georgia Tech
Rick gives great and truthful insight to college admissions, subscribe to his newsletter.
https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/author/rc218/
The UVA Admissions Blog
Dean J gives helpful information about college admissions and trends as well as advice to high school students
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