Guides

Links

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Discover Colleges

http://www.discovercolleges.com/

Includes information on colleges and universities, scholarships, admissions, and financial aid.

Education-Portal.com

http://education-portal.com

Over 1000 articles about schools, adult education, and careers. Also contains sections about college life and college prep.

Epinions.com Education

http://www.epinions.com/educ

Features college reviews and commentary by students and parents, plus education-related links.

Hacking College

http://www.hackingcollege.com

The companion site for the book Hacking College, which provides admissions advice. Allows one to buy the book, read sample chapters and explore links to National Public Radio programs discussing higher education.

Hobsons

http://www.hobsons.com/

Provides guidance for students and educators relating to careers, universities, colleges, courses, and enrolments, with country-specific information and details of international services.

Intercollegiate Studies Institute

http://www.isi.org/college_guide/

Offers the most recent edition copies of this book for sale while providing free online access to the 2001 edition.

International Colleges & Universities

http://www.4icu.org/

Covers world wide colleges and universities for finding post-secondary education and study-abroad programs.

Making College Count

http://www.makingitcount.com/students/start/default.asp

Articles mainly written by college students or graduates.

MSN Encarta College Guide

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/

Provides college rankings and articles dealing with financial aid, admissions, and student life. Also features quizzes and regular advice columns.

My College Guide

http://www.mycollegeguide.org

Provides advice for future students, application tips or assistance and a college search. Also offers articles geared toward prospective college students.

MyPlan.com

http://www.myplan.com

Provides detailed profiles on colleges, careers, and majors. Also has a number of tools and assessments to assist career selection.

Not-the-13th-Grade Site

http://webhost.bridgew.edu/jhayesboh/NOT13TH/not13th.htm

Advice from a college professor to prospective students about how to succeed in college.

Peterson's

http://www.petersons.com/

Provides data on over 2,100 colleges and universities and graduate programs. Also provides financial aid information and test preparation resources.

Pink Monkey

http://www.pinkmonkey.com

A college study aid with online study guides and literary synopses, message boards, and college planning resources. Also provides study tips and a digital library.

Real College Life Magazine

http://www.realcollegelife.com

Articles about college student life and universities in the United States and Canada.

SchoolGuides

http://www.schoolguides.com

College directory featuring articles about admissions and student life.

Schools in the USA

http://www.schoolsintheusa.com

College and career planning resource that allows students to review careers and locate prospective colleges.

StudentNow

http://www.studentnow.com/

Covers student life, resources, jobs, travel, personals, sports, research, financial aid, shopping discounts and free stuff.

Students Review

http://www.studentsreview.com

Compiles reviews by students who are satisfied or dissatisfied with their college or university and presents the data to prospective students.

Talbot's Student Planning Book

http://www.talbotsbook.com/

Articles about testing deadlines, selecting a major, interviews, and essays. Also includes links to information about individual colleges and universities, and sources of financial aid.

The ABCs of College Success

http://www.abcsofcollegesuccess.com

A college success preparation guide covering learning, living, networking and financing.

The Princeton Review

http://www.princetonreview.com/home.asp

Hosts a college search, admissions advice and educational planning tools, such as career assessment tests. Reports current school rankings as well.

TIME.com College Center

http://www.time.com/time/2001/collegecenter

A guide for students discussing where to apply, how to get in, how to pay, and what to do once admitted.

U.S Academic Tour

http://www.usacademic.net

Web-streamed video clips capturing conversations about admissions between university students and faculty members. Includes interactive activities and assessments.

U.S. News & World Report

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/rankguide/rghome.htm

Interactive guides plus articles, scholarship information and forums. Also provides school rankings for U.S. colleges and universities. Much of the content requires payment for access.

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