College
General Sites:
This website allows you to take a tour of a college "virtually" via the computer over the World Wide Web. Includes sections for: webcam, campus maps, college videos, movies and pictures.
Homepage of the people who create entrance exams that most students take to get into college. Provides information for students and parents regarding test dates, sample test questions, college searches, and provides online SAT registration.
Kentucky Governors Scholar Program
The official website for the Kentucky Governor Scholars Program.
This site is an online version of the famous guide to colleges.
This site is a state of the art, on-line testing system that enable students to create custom practice AP test for biology and chemistry as well as offers links to other helpful test prep sites.
Interactive Search Tools:
If you don't have a clue about which schools best meet your needs, in terms of academics, selectivity, diversity, environment, costs, distance, etc.. start with an interacitve search.
AES Education Planner School Search
Princeton Review Advanced School Search
Keep on Schedule:
Use these planning tools to make sure you don't miss important opportunities and deadlines.
About.com College Admissions Prep Calendar
US News College Planning Guide
US News College Planning Calendar
Comparing Your Selections
Collegeboard.com Side by Side Comparison
The Directories
Search within the pages of a university's site.
Financial Aid:
All About College Financial Aid
College Board Paying for College
A site offering college scholarship information. Register to begin receiving scholarship opportunities based on your interests and accomplishments.
FinAid!Financial Aid Information Page
The Student Guide of Applying for Financial Aid
Financial aid from the US Department of Education has lots of information for those filling out the FAFSA grant application, plus much other scholarship and student loan related information.
Forms:
Don't miss these valuable forms. The Common Application is accepted by a growing number of institutions. FAFSA is required for most college applications if you are seeking aid. The PROFILE OnLine is used in addition to the FAFSA by scholarship services and a number of private schools.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students applying for federal student aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Read the instructions carefully!!
College Board's PROFILE OnLine
Essay Help:
Your essay is a critical component of your application. It offers you an opportunity to make your personal voice heard, to separate yourself from thousands of other applicants.
Essay Edge Admissions: Essay 101
Three Steps to a College Essay?
Ranking the Schools
If you value the opinions of experts, check out how your schools stack up.
College and University Rankings
Best 351 schools
Security:
Career Advice:
For many students the college choice is closely tied to your career choice. The following sites will help you explore careers and majors.
College Journal (Wall Street Journal)
Princeton Review Choosing A Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Career Inventories:
Resume Links
Career InfoNet's Resume Tutorial
Job Star Resumes and Cover Letters
Pomona College Student's Resume Guide