College

The Common Application (for undergraduate college admission)
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process. We serve students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications - online and in print - that students and school officials may submit to any of our more than 450 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process.
http://www.commonapp.org

U.S. News and World Report Rankings--Best Colleges / Universities
U. S. News and World Report has ranked the best colleges and universities for years.  This well-respected list is the starting off point for many families when searching for higher education opportunities.  Plus...they rank colleges on best value and best colleges for "B" students!
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges

The College Board Website--SAT and College Planning Information
The College Board is responsible for administering the SAT.  You can register for this test on this site and do your college research here.  This is the best site for college planning.
http://www.collegeboard.org/

Your To-Do List
This brief, but outstanding article shows you what to do year by year beginning in 9th grade.  Each grade level is broken in to the following subsections:  grades, scores, activities, and legwork.  This is your high school roadmap to college!
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/right-school/timeline/articles/2010/08/16/college-admissions-to-do-list

Payscale.com list of top colleges and majors.
http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges