Useful Links
The college application process can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a bunch of Web sites out there that can make your life easier.
Below, find a list of useful links:
The Common Application (commonapp.org)
Save time filling out forms. Fill out one application that’s accepted by almost 300 schools.
College Board (collegeboard.com)
The College Board administers the SAT and AP tests you’ll be taking. Sign up for tests and get important information at this site. In addition, the College Board offers information on any college or university.
The Princeton Review (princetonreview.com)
Find fairly comprehensive information about any college or university, including size, location, and rankings (Try to avoid schools, like Johns Hopkins University, that fall under the ‘Is it food?’ category
).
US News: “America’s Best Colleges (usnews.com)
This site has a comprehensive ranking of colleges and universities nationwide. In order to see all the statistics it provides, however, you’ll have to buy the guide.
Colleges of Distinction (collegesofdistinction.com)
“Colleges of Distinction is a college guide with a unique approach. Instead of looking for the richest or the most famous schools, we ask about what really matters: Which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow, and to succeed?”