Admissions

» Admission Chances
   Free program allowing peers to comment on your admissions application and essay. Includes admissions statistics and a forum.

   
   http://admissionchances.com/

» Admissions Consultants
   Admissions consulting advice for applicants preparing essays and applications to the top colleges, universities, medical and business schools.

   
   http://www.admissionsconsultants.com

» Black Excel: The College Help Network
   Features links to resources to help African American students navigate the college admissions process.

   
   http://www.blackexcel.org/

» Channel 4000 Education
   Provides timelines and guidelines for choosing, visiting, and applying to colleges.

   
   http://www.channel4000.com/education/fouryear/

» College & University
   Advice on choosing a career path, finding a school and getting financial aid.

   
   http://www.university-college.net

» College Admissions Discussion Forum
   Discussion board.

   
   http://anyboard.net/edu/college/collegeadmissions/

» College Admissions Plus
   Newsletter concerning admissions and related educational issues.

   
   http://admissionsplus.blogspot.com/

» College Admissions from About.com
   News plus tips on scholarships, applications, rank, tests, visitations, essays and interviews.

   
   http://collegeapps.about.com/

» College Answer
   Provides same services used by commercial scholarship search companies free to the public.

   
   http://www.collegeanswer.com

» College Degrees Online
   Find a college degree program to advance your career at Education-advancement.com

   
   http://www.education-advancement.com

» College Is Possible
   America's colleges and universities have come together to provide the latest information on preparing for college, choosing the right college, and paying for college.

   
   http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/CIP/Default896.htm

» College Materials
   Provides admissions services to potential students, such application review and essay consultation.

   
   http://www.collegematerials.com/whatwedo.html

» College Planning Simplified
   Guide to the selection and admission process, includes information on financial aid and scholarships.

   
   http://www.collegeplanningsimplified.com

» College Quest
   Free test prep software, search for accredited colleges and universities, complete single application process and apply to over 1200 colleges, search scholarship database with over $2.5 billion in scholarships, grants, and prizes.

   
   http://iiswinprd03.petersons.com/ugchannel/

» CollegeBound Network
   A resource offering high school students an inside look at the college admissions process and college life. Financial aid facts and virtual college tours.

   
   http://www.collegebound.net

» CollegeNET
   Guide to colleges, universities, and graduate programs. Provides information on college admissions, links to academic resources, and online applications.

   
   http://www.collegenet.com/

» CollegeNight.com
   Source for information on colleges and universities throughout the United States.

   
   http://www.collegenight.com/

» CollegeViewbooks: Request College Viewbooks
   CollegeViewbooks.com allows prospective students to order college viewbooks and applications from up to twenty schools simultaneously, and have them sent directly to their homes, FREE of charge.

   
   http://www.collegeviewbooks.com/

» Colleges That Admit Homeschoolers FAQ
   A guide to colleges that admit homeschooled applicants and other college information for their families.

   
   http://learninfreedom.org/colleges_4_hmsc.html

» Common Application
   A general application form used by over 150 independent colleges that is available on-line.

   
   http://www.commonapp.org/

» DiplomaGuide
   A guide to college admissions. Also discusses high school diplomas and the GED.

   
   http://diplomaguide.com

» Early-Decision Programs
   Site provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with early-decision programs.

   
   http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-4/early-decision.html

» FastWeb
   The scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications.

   
   http://www.fastweb.com/

» First Aid for Your College Planning
   Allows high school students to purchase planning reports offering admissions and financial aid advice. Includes planning calendars, timelines, calculators, and other tools.

   
   http://www.collegeplanningreport.com/

» Free College Applications
   List of U.S. colleges that do not charge application fees if you apply under certain circumstances.

   
   http://www.porcelina.net/freeapps/

» Get Recruited by Colleges and Universities
   Free scholarship searches, how to be recruited by colleges, financial aid information, college admission tips, and a college admissions and free scholarships newsletter.

   
   http://www.get-recruited.com/

» Higher Education Funding Council for England - HEFCE
   Promotes and funds teaching and research in higher education institutions. Includes general information and sections on finance, good practice, and research.

   
   http://www.hefce.ac.uk/

» Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
   This site addresses specific issues of Hispanic students pursuing a college degree.

   
   http://www.hacu.net/

» How College Admission Works
   Guide to college admissions, with information from the Duke University admissions director. Includes a full page of related links.

   
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/college-admission.htm

» JustColleges
   Features colleges in the USA, India, UK, Australia, and Canada. Also included are articles, essays, test preparation tips, and FAQs on colleges, graduate and business schools.

   
   http://www.justcolleges.com/

» Laissez-Faire College Rankings
   An interesting antidote to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report and the others. Written by a poster from the newsgroup soc.college.admissions.

   
   http://collegeadmissions.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/laissez-faire-1999-2000.txt

» Mapping Your Future
   Information about college and career planning. Visite nuestro sitie en Espanol.

   
   http://mappingyourfuture.org

» My College Calendar
   An admissions guide for potential students featuring an interactive college calendar. Guide is free, but an annual subscription is required to access full features.

   
   http://www.mycollegecalendar.org

» My College Guide
   Source to ask admission questions, search for colleges, and download common admission forms.

   
   http://www.mycollegeguide.org/

» MyRoad
   Resource for education and career planning. Explore personality types, majors, colleges, and careers.

   
   http://apps.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp

» NYTimes.com - At Last, College Answers, and a Few New Questions
   The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part three of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]

   
   http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/07/nyregion/07COLL.html

» NYTimes.com - Different Lives, One Goal: Finding the Key to College
   The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. Part one of a series. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]

   
   http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/05/education/05COLL.html

» NYTimes.com - Preparing Applications, Fine-Tuning Applicants
   Second of a three-part series where The New York Times follows Jed, Reuben and Gerta through the college admission process from spring of junior year until spring of senior year. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view]

   
   http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/06/nyregion/06COLL.html

» Overview College Search
   Find the perfect Colleges, Trade and Vocational Schools, and Universities that match your Major and Career Goals. A searchable Database with links to 1000's of Colleges, Scholarships, and Financial Aid!

   
   http://www.overview.com/colleges/

» Preparing for College for Students With High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
   Scholarly article based on a professional presentation. Strategies to (1) prepare for college, (2) gain admission, and (3) survive while in college.

   
   http://www.professorsadvice.com/

» Score Summit
   Forum that includes discussions on standardized testing and admissions.

   
   http://www.scoresummit.com

» Statementofpurpose.com
   Offers tips on writing a statement of purpose and provides sample essays.

   
   http://www.statementofpurpose.com

» Studying Successfully
   Study skills for those wanting to enter Higher Education.

   
   http://homepages.which.net/~ray.baxter/~ray.baxter/docs/

» The Homeschooler's Guide to the Colleges
   Homeschool admissions requirements of colleges in the US, UK, and Canada, with advice on the many phases of the process.

   
   http://www.angelfire.com/ri2/egbertina/homeschool/start.html

» The Sam Jackson College Experience
   A personal student weblog about the college admissions process and college life.

   
   http://www.samjackson.org/college

» Think College
   The U.S. Department of Education provides this site to inform and encourage people of any age who are considering going to (or going back to) college.

   
   http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/edlite-index.html

» Transition to College
   An assessment designed to help students make decisions during the admissions process, including college and major selection. A fee-based service.

   
   http://www.ttcreport.com/

» Vault Education Center
   Information about admissions for prospective students, including: student/alumni surveys, sample admissions essays and articles. Some content requires a subscription.

   
   http://www.vault.com/hubs/600/hubhome_600.jsp?ch_id=600

» Washingtonpost.com - Courted, Then Dumped by Universities
   Discusses some cases of universities courting high school juniors but then rejecting their applications as seniors.

   
   http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A18246-2002Apr9

» XAP.com
   College admission applications, financial aid and scholarship search and planning.

   
   http://www.xap.com

» eGuidanceCounselor
   Free information and links related to the college selection, application and admission process.

   
   http://www.eguidancecounselor.com/

» iApply
   Provides information and services about preparing, applying and paying for college.

   
   http://www.iapply.bridges.com/

» wiredscholar
   An online resource for preparing, evaluating, selecting, applying for and financing an education entirely online.

   
   http://www.wiredscholar.com