College Tools

TOOLS FOR TEST PREP & COLLEGE READINESS

HELPFUL INFORMATION REGARDING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND TESTING

 

  • For most colleges, early action and early decision applications have a higher acceptance rate than regular applications
  • Summer or January admits usually have a higher acceptance rate than fall admits.
  • Public universities are sometimes limited by state law to admit a maximum percent of the freshman class from out of state. Students will be competing for those slots with international students, recruited athletes, and students with family ties to the school.

 

Ask the Colleges Directly: 

 

  • What percentage of those applying early are admitted early, and what percentage of those applying through regular decision are admitted that way?

 

Scholarship Search and Financial Aid Links



  1. FAFSA: The golden ticket to financial aid! Help your child unlock grants, loans, and work-study funds for their college dreams.
  2. Fastweb: Like a matchmaking service, but for scholarships! Fastweb pairs your student with money-saving opportunities tailored just for them.
  3. College Board BigFuture: Your guide to scholarships, financial aid, and college planning—because every parent loves a roadmap to success!
  4. Niche: A one-stop shop for college reviews, rankings, and scholarships that make funding your student’s future a breeze.
  5. CollegeNet: Part scholarship engine, part student community—help your child find funds and connect with peers along the way.
  6. FinAid: The Sherlock Holmes of financial aid! Investigate loans, scholarships, and savings plans to crack the code for college affordability.
  7. Scholarships.com: Imagine a treasure map of scholarships, and your child’s the treasure hunter. It’s free, fun, and full of possibilities!
  8. Unigo: Packed with scholarships, internships, and student reviews, Unigo helps your child level up their college and career game.
  9. Going Merry: The hassle-free way to find and apply for scholarships—like having a personal assistant for college cash!
  10. Scholly: Think of it as a genie in your pocket, granting scholarship wishes and making college funding a reality!

ENHANCE YOUR FUTURE

 COLLEGE FAQ FOR PARENTS

A list of frequently asked questions about college, with answers, for parents.

RESOURCES FOR MINORITIES STUDENTS

College planning, scholarship and financial aid resources for minority students.

TEST SCORE IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES

Tips and recommendations to help boost student test performance and scores.
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