Resources

College Prep

Preparing For College

USC College Prep - Provided as a public service by the University of Southern California, this site is open to any in eighth grade to senior year applying to any school.  It provides a step-by-step pathway through college preparation. It's free, easy to use, and filled with preparatory tips and tools for students, parents, and counselors.

Planning For College

College Board Planning "Sometimes the toughest part of planning something is just figuring out where to start. Get on track to finding an education and career track that matches your skills and preferences. Learn about all your options -- and how you can achieve them."

Books

Books For Parents - Guiding a son or daughter through the college-search process is a challenging dance: On one hand, you want to guide your teenager; on the other hand, you want your teenager to make his or her own choice.  While your teen should take the lead, she should feel free to turn to parents, families, and counselors for direction. To help you provide that direction, Kenyon College recommends a number of titles listed here.

Books For Students & Parents - While you can get lots of terrific information on the web, there are many books that provide useful information and advice, and also offer the advantage of being portable. This site offers a list of excellent books for the college search process, admissions and financial aid and college life.

College Search

College Board - The College Board administers the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests.  The site says: "looking for the right fit? Tell us about what you're looking for, and we'll recommend some colleges and universities that meet your needs.  You can view your results at any point along the way, or save your search and come back to it later."

All-inclusive College Campus Tours - College Campus Trips is a leading provider of pre-designed and customized, fully-escorted trips to colleges and universities across the United States. We minimize the stress and guesswork normally associated with the college selection process by providing students with first-hand introductions to the schools that are of greatest interest to them, their parents and guidance counselors and advisors.

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