Planning for College - A List of Internet Resources
www.knowhow2go.org
1-800-433-3243
The four steps to college, financial aid information, and more!
www.ednet.com/collegeplanning.html
Educational Assistance Council. Step-by-Step College Planning Guide
www.collegefortexans.com
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Covers all aspects of getting ready for college.
www.Number2.com
FREE site for SAT, ACT, and GRE practice. Founded to provide access to test preparation for more students. Includes Vocab Builder, test prep, and personal web page to monitor progress.
College Applications
www.applytexas.org
Common Application for Texas Public Universities with complete instructions for applying online to the four- year Texas state universities. Includes internet connections.
www.commonapp.org
Common Application for private colleges/universities with complete instructions for applying online. Includes internet connections.
College Admissions Tests
www.collegeboard.com
Online SAT registration and test dates for PSAT, SAT & SAT Subject, AP
FREE online college search, 2-year & 4-year college information and applications
www.actstudent.org or www.act.org
Online ACT registration and test dates
College Information
www.usuniversities.com/search.aspx
Provides a database search of colleges/universities throughout the US based on location and degree programs offered
www.ncaa.org or www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Information regarding Division I & II eligibility; how to register with NCAA; access individual records
www.ets.org
College Board information and tests such as SAT, GRE, TOEFL. College information and websites
www.NACAC.com
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
www.texasmentor.org
Texas independent colleges and universities
www.universitysat.com
University SAT Prep Program
Click on College Admission Portal (on right), Click School Search, Click College Search, Type the name of the university you're interested in attending, Click "more...", Finally click on the Student Snapshot tab for information on the student body or click on the School Details tab for information on students who were admitted last year.
