THE COLLEGE SEARCH
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
Embedded Files
Search Tools
Search Tools
You can start your search on your sofa with any of the following tools, but ultimately, the college website will be what you rely on most. Once you have a good list going, dig deep into each college's website for information like application & degree requirements, and financial aid & scholarship info.
Scoir. Log in to your school account to take the College Match Quiz.
College Navigator by the National Center for Educational Statistics.
The Common Data Set. Easily the most important tool in the college search. This is where every resource listed here gets their data!
College Scorecard from the Department of Education.
Big Future by College Board.
The Equitable Value Explorer by the Gates Foundation.
College Insight, the brainchild of the Institute for College Access and Success.
Niche. The language here is more catchy and hip than some of the other sites.
The Princeton Review has filters that are not as common in other tools.
U.S. News & World Report's college rankings can serve as a starting point for research.
Money’s Best Colleges in America. 70% of this tool’s ranking emphasizes affordability and outcome.
College Data from 1st Financial Bank.
Rep Visits at Arapahoe
Rep Visits at Arapahoe
Each Semester, College Admissions Representatives from across the country come to Arapahoe to meet with students. It's a wonderful opportunity to ask questions about prospective colleges and establish a rapport with reps who may be reading you application! Meetings are approximately 30 minutes in a small group setting. To sign up, click Me > Visits & Deadlines in Scoir. You'll see a list of colleges in order of their visits. Please get a pass if you will be missing any class time. See the calendar for dates/times.
College Fairs
College Fairs
College Fairs bring admissions officers from colleges and universities to high schools, convention centers, and community spaces to meet with and answer questions from students and parents. It's typically a good idea to register for the event so colleges can verify your attendance (some schools track interest). We recommend viewing a layout of the fair prior to attending so you can make a plan to find your favorite schools first. Use the Questions for College Reps link above to help drive your conversations while you're there!
Colleges that Change Lives: August 11th, 2025, 7-9pm, Doubletree by Hilton Denver Hotel
Jesuit Excellence Tour: Tuesday, September 2nd, 6-8pm, Regis University
College Fairs of Greater Denver: Octobr 4, 2025, 10am-12pm, Mountain Vista High School
NACAC National College Fair: October 25th, 2025, 1-4pm, Colorado Convention Center
Colorado Council College Fairs: October 13th, 2025 at 6pm, Heritage
Denver RMACAC Spring College Fair: TBD, Cherokee Trail High School
SEC College Tour: 2026 Date TBD (Denver not guaranteed each year)
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Visiting a college campus helps you get a sense of what a college — and life at that college — is like! Visit the college's admissions website to get details about arranging for an in-person visit. If possible, plan to spend some time in the surrounding town -- grab lunch, see where students spend their time off-campus, and explore housing options for when you'll no longer be required to live on campus if that's an option. Daytripper University has great advice for dining, entertainment, and much more in many colleges towns throughout the US.
If you can't get to a college in person, check it out virtually by searching You University TV or You Visit!
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