Application, amd standardized testing:

ACT

PLAN, ACT exams, college search and financial aid information

http://www.act.org/

The Common Application

Single application accepted by 300 schools in the US

http://www.commonapp.org/

The College Board

SAT I, SAT II, AP Exams

http://www.collegeboard.com/

Fair Test (National Center for Fair and Open Testing)

Among other things, lists colleges that do not require standardized tests for admissions

http://www.fairtest.org/

Princeton Review

Test preparation, college/career search, and financial aid information/advice

http://www.princetonreview.com/

Financial aid and scholarship information

CSS Profile

Financial aid form required by some colleges

profileonline.collegeboard.com

 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Online

The US Government’s Financial Aid Website (this is the website to use to fill out your FAFSA online for FREE)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Free scholarship sites:

http://www.scholarshipcoach.com/

http://www.fastweb.com/

http://www.lunchmoney.com/

 Information about colleges (objective and subjective)

Campus Tours

Virtual campus tours of over 800 colleges

http://www.campustours.com/

Campus Dirt

Students’ opinions and ratings on a variety of campus issues

http://www.campusdirt.com/

College Prowler

Purchase in-depth guides to 200 selective colleges in US

http://www.collegeprowler.com/

Colleges That Change Lives

Schools that offer great opportunities for personal and academic growth

http://www.ctclonline.com/

College View 

College search, campus life, financial aid, and majors

http://www.collegeview.com/

Students’ Reviews

More student opinions and ratings on a variety of campus issues

http://www.studentsreview.com/

Specialized Information about Colleges

Catholic Colleges Online

Information about Catholic colleges

http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/

Hillel on Campus

Guide to Jewish life on over 500 college campuses

http://www.hillel.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of America

Information about learning disabilities, diagnosis, and advocacy

http://www.ldaamerica.org/

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Site for prospective college athletes

Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse for D1 and D2 athletes

http://www.ncaa.org/

Transfer Students from in NJ

Information for students attending 2-year schools in NJ who plan to transfer to 4-year schools within NJ, information and links to NJ workforce sites

http://www.njtransfer.org/

Essay Writing Tips

These sites have great ideas for brainstorming topics, crafting your essay and points to keep in mind when writing.  

http://world.std.com/~edit/tips1.htm

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html

http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/News/StepsNewsletter/tips_college_essay.htm

Other interesting sites

Higher Education Consultants Association

Tips for picking a private consultant

http://www.hecaonline.org/

Kaarme.com

Website to match student with athletic, musical or other performing arts abilities with potential colleges

www.kaarme.com

College Grazing

Tool to help students focus their thinking about college selections
www.CollegeGrazing.com

New Jersey Next Stop

Career information and job outlook for industries in NJ

http://www.njnextstop.org/

Parenting information

Helping parents raise healthy, thriving, responsible children and adolescents

http://www.mvparents.com/

Volunteer Opportunities

Information on volunteer opportunities for teens in Bergen County, NJ

http://www.bergenvolunteers.org/