College Research Resources

College Research Resources Available in Student Services

Please see your counselor to access the latest editions of these valuable resources...

“College Handbook” & “Four/ Two Year Colleges”:

Entrance requirements (GPA, Class Rank, SAT scores), Size, Cost, Majors, Housing, Athletics, Application and Financial Aid deadlines 

“Fiske Guide to Colleges”

provides description of: Academics, Campus Setting, Student Body, Financial Aid, Food, Social Life, Extracurricular Actives, “Overlaps” – schools that are similar " 

“Rugg’s Recommendations”

Recommends “best schools” to consider by major

 Within each major, schools grouped by difficulty 

“Colleges for Student with Learning Disabilities” 

Recommendations for success in college 

Documentation required for services

Programs offered by schools 

Types of supports available 

“Performing Arts and Visual Arts Majors”

Information regarding Portfolios & Auditions 

How to create the performance resume 

Questions to ask at a campus visit 

Performance & Art Careers 

Detailed descriptions of Performance & Art Majors