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COLLEGE APPLICATION OPTIONS
1000+ colleges and universities use this one application. The application opens on August 1.
Apply to more than 65 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with a one-time application fee of $20, and the individual schools have no extra application fees.
Oakton Community College
Apply for community college at Oakton.
University of California Application
Use 1 application to apply to up to 9 University of California universities. The application opens on August 1, but the filing period is November 1-30 ONLY: students must submit this application within the November timeframe.
University of Wisconsin Application
Use 1 application to apply to up to 13 University of Wisconsin universities. The application opens on August 1, filing period starts on September 1.
*Use the Common App to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Use the UW application for all other UW universities.
The Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success is a college application utilized for 158 universities. The application opens early August.
GENERAL COLLEGE LINKS
Use Big Future's "College Search" to find college matches for you. College Board produces PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP.
Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours
Online source for virtual college tours, interactive maps, college webcams, QuickTime VR tours, campus movies and pictures.
Students can do a college search, read reviews about colleges, or search for scholarships.
Alphabetical listing of colleges by state.
Provides options for career/trade schools, technical schools, beauty schools, GAP year, and much more.
CTCL is regarded as a leading advocate on the subject of higher education access and college choice, and are working to help students frame their college search beyond the ratings and rankings. There are 44 member colleges across the US.
View over 3,000 exclusive college-related videos to see a first-hand look at what college is like.
ACT Online Information and Registration
Register to take the ACT, find test dates and locations, test question samples
Chicago Area Regional Representatives
College Admissions counselors who represent schools outside of the area but live and recruit in the Chicagoland area.
Use this site to easily narrow your college search, research colleges and compare options. Includes in-depth information about all two-year and four-year colleges in the United States plus the complete text of The College Handbook
College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students
Designed to provide assistance to high school counselors and other individuals who work with undocumented students
Research an abundance of college data and predict your chances of admissions
Be an informed consumer! Research statistical information on colleges and careers
College information and the official website of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
A great resource for everything related to college and/or careers
Use this site to find a list of schools are test-optional or de-emphasize the use of standardized tests in the admission process
A portal for transfer assistance in the state of Illinois for students seeking transfer between Illinois higher education institutions
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Resources for students and parents to help transition from high school to college. Advice on preparing, searching, applying, paying, and succeeding in college
College database
Advice and information on researching, applying, and going to college
College Tools & Funding
College Tools & Funding
Connects underrepresented & first-generation students to higher ed resources.
Earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for your achievements as early as 9th grade
650K College Reviews, College Stats & other options to help you pay for college.
The nation’s largest, multi-billion dollar scholarship database.
Fastweb is your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more.
Peterson's helps you find, prep, and fund your college education.
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