SAT's and Test Prep
General
Educational Testing Service
Princeton Review
Secrets of the SAT: PBS site
ACT
AP Information
SAT Question of the Day
4Tests: Free practice exams, tutorials and discussion forums relating to test prep. INCREDIBLY annoying ads, though!
SAT Test Prep Review: Free online practice tests
SAT Test Prep, Tips and Advice Advice and practice for all sections of the SAT
Peterson's: Free, full-length practice SAT test--timed!
NY State Regent's Prep
Parents' Guide to Standardized Tests
Vocabulary/Writing
College Power Prep (Free tutorials and software downloads for SAT and ACT)
SAT Vocab Prep Free online tools
100 Most Common SAT Words
SAT Verbal Prep: Links to several free practice sites
Writing for the SAT: Great document with tips on tackling the essay
Math
SAT Math Review: College Board site
SAT Math Quiz
Math Reasoning Test
Search Tools
So many colleges...so hard to choose! Clueless about which college best fits your needs? These sites may help.
College Board Matchmaker
Education Planner
Counselor-o-Matic
College Toolkit
US News College Search
College LikeFind: Know a college you already think is a good match? Find colleges that are similar.
Peterson's College Search
IES College Navigator
Students' Review: Get the lowdown on college from the people who'd know
Compare Colleges
Planning
Keep your search organized and on schedule (don't miss those important deadlines!) with these online tools.
Essential Guide to College Planning: Great site from PBS with videos, planners, articles and other cool stuff.
Plan for College: College Board site
Off To College
Preparing Your Child for College
College Planning Now
Mapping Your Future: Who said 7th grade was too early to start planning?
Getting Ready for College Early Government handbook for Middle School parents
US News College Planner
College Answer: From Sallie Mae (You may get to know them well!)
Portals
These sites allow you quick access to university home pages, online applications, etc.
Google University Search
US News A-Z Directory
All About Colleges
Virtual Tours: Decided on a college? Take a tour--often via video, webcams, etc.
Forms and Financial Aid
How Stuff Works: College Applications Great place to start!
Common Application
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
College Board Financial Aid Profile
HowStuffWorks: Financial Aid
All About College: Financial Aid
College Is Possible
Scholarships.com
DOE Financial Aid Resource Publication
FinAid
Essay Help
While your English teacher, counselor (or librarian!) is always a great place to go for help writing that all-important college essay, here are some online sources.
Writing the Essay: Advice from the Director of Admission at the University of Virginia
College Admission Essay
College Board: Essay Skills
Princeton Review: What Makes a Good College Essay?
Admission Essay Writing
Writing the Successful College Application Essay
Carleton College Essay Tips
Sample Essays, from Teen Ink
College and Career
Where you go to college may depend on what you want to major in. Explore these sites for help with majors and careers.
What Can i Do With a Major In...
Career City: Not sure what to major in? These self-assessments may give you some ideas.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Browser
Princeton Review: Take the Mystery Out of Majors
Princeton Review: Career Quiz
StudentJobs.gov
iSeek Skills Assessment
Resumes
Riley Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters
Riley Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters
CareerBabe Resume Tutorial
Career City Resume Tips
Resume Basics
Job Hunter's Bible Resume and Job Sites
Sample Cover Letters for Every Occasion
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