Additional Resources

Here are a few helpful websites you may want to check out as you ready yourself for the challenges ahead.

Standardized Tests
www.collegeboard.com
Creates and administers the SAT and SAT Subject Tests

www.actstudent.org
Creates and administers the ACT

Financial Aid
www.finaid.org
Comprehensive listing of the various ways you can search for financial aid

www.fafsa.ed.gov
Learn more about Federal Financial Aid and apply using the online form

https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
Information from this application helps member colleges distribute scholarship funds

www.parentplusloan.com
Information and application for parents seeking a PLUS Loan for their teen

College Extras
www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Search and compare profiles of over 7000 colleges and universities

www.collegenet.com
Provides over 1500 Internet admissions applications for colleges and universities

www.commonapp.org
Provides admissions applications - online and in print - for 300+
colleges

www.collegenews.com
Provides links to hundreds of college newspapers

Volunteering
www.volunteermatch.org
Volunteer opportunities searchable by area, interest, and age range

www.volunteersolutions.org
Connects individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community

www.globalroutes.org
Information on summer foreign exchange programs for high school students